Hygiene Team Manager

Pioneer Selection; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on company products

Free chocolate on site

Training and development opportunities

Permanent position

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Hygiene Team Manager for a large FMCG food manufacturing site in Huntingdon. You will lead and supervise the hygiene team, ensuring cleaning and sanitation activities meet safety standards and GMP requirements.

You will implement hygiene inspections, maintain documentation, KPI reporting, stock management and drive continuous improvement. The role requires Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing a team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working within open-plant cleaning environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the hygiene team to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure cleaning and sanitation activities meet safety, GMP and audit requirements.
• Conduct hygiene inspections, maintain documentation and KPI reporting.
• Oversee stock management and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Train and develop staff to uphold hygiene best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Hygiene standards

Job description

HYGIENE TEAM MANAGER

Location - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000

Shift: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm

Job Role of the Hygiene Team Manager A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by an experienced Hygiene Team Manager has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity to join a large, high-volume, fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site which has seen significant investment and expansion. The site produces millions of products every week and offers an excellent environment for an experienced hygiene professional looking to develop their career. You will be responsible for leading and supervising the hygiene team, ensuring cleaning and sanitation activities are completed safely and to the required standards. You will play a key role in maintaining high hygiene standards across production areas, ensuring compliance with food safety, GMP, health & safety and audit requirements. You will also be responsible for team training, hygiene inspections, documentation, KPI reporting, stock management and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Sector

Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Hygiene Team Manager

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team management role within a food manufacturing environment.


• Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent.


• HACCP Level 3 or equivalent.


• Experience working within open-plant cleaning environments.


• Strong understanding of hygiene standards within food manufacturing.


• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable Requirements for the Hygiene Team Manager

• Experience managing hygiene teams within food manufacturing.


• Knowledge of dry-cleaning processes.


• Experience within chocolate manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.


• Awareness of microbial risks including yeast, mould and humidity control.


• Understanding of BRC standards.

You will benefit from:

• Working for a large, established and market-leading food manufacturing business.


• Salary of £35,000 - £39,000, dependent on experience.


• Permanent position.


• Monday-Friday working pattern.


• Rotating shifts of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.


• 50% discount on company products.


• Free chocolate on site.


• Training and development opportunities.


• Excellent opportunity to progress your career within a high-volume FMCG environment.