Supervisor, Technical Services

Saputo Inc.; Rothesay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Wellbeing app

Life assurance

Free parking

Product discounts

Staff shop access

Inclusive environment

Discounted branded products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor in a regulated production environment to lead a team of hygiene operatives (8–12), drive sanitation excellence, and uphold GMP, safety and quality standards across the site.

You will manage external services, implement ATP testing and allergen controls, lead internal audits, and collaborate with production and engineering on continuous Hygiene improvements. Shift: Monday–Friday 18:00–02:40.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hygiene teams in regulated production/manufacturing.
• Understanding of verification and validation of hygiene.
• Proven ability to train and develop a high-performing team.
• Track record of driving improvements in hygiene/technical teams.
• Knowledge of internal audit processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the hygiene operatives team (8–12).
• Lead validation and verification of hygiene activities.
• Contribute to internal audits and implement actions.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed.
• Implement ATP testing and allergen controls.
• Lead investigations of out-of-spec hygiene results and drive for improvements.
• Keep CICs and SOPs up to date and trained on the floor.
• Ensure production facilities meet hygiene and GMP standards.
• Maintain an effective listeria management plan.
• Collaborate with production and engineering on hygiene/H&S issues.

Skills

Hygiene leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Team development

Internal audits

H&S knowledge

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high‑quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth‑driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well‑known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

This is a key role within a production environment where we primarily make a range of dairy‑free products, including Sheese, Cathedral City products, and retailer own brands. The role of the supervisor, technical services is a key member within the site food safety and management team, managing and developing site hygiene systems and processes in line with site goals and objectives.

You’ll also be working with an engaged and high‑potential hygiene team who will help them to grow within their roles, reaching and exceeding their potential, becoming a multi‑skilled and flexible team.

You’ll manage external services related to hygiene requirements (including laundry, chemical, pest control) and ensure engagement and service levels align to SLAs.

Shift pattern: Monday‑Friday 6 pm to 2:40 am.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, supporting, and developing the team of hygiene operatives (8‑12)
• Leading of validation and verification of hygiene activities
• Playing a key role in the internal audit team with execution of relevant actions
• Ensuring health and safety practices are followed
• Implementing and monitoring ATP testing, allergen positive release, Kosher, foreign body control and monitoring
• Leading on investigations of out of spec hygiene results and drive for improvements
• Ensuring CICs and SOPs are kept up to date, reviewed and refreshed, and trained onto the floor
• Ensuring all production facilities comply with company and retailer hygiene and GMP standards
• Ensuring an effective listeria management plan is effective and in place
• Ensuring all records are appropriately allocated and monitored for completion against objectives
• Collaborating with production and engineering colleagues on hygiene and H&S related issues

Qualifications

• Experienced within a hygiene leadership position within a heavily regulated production/manufacturing environment
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of verification and validation of hygiene
• Experienced training and developing a high‑performing team through engagement
• Able to demonstrate improvements led to hygiene/technical teams and functions
• Knowledgeable of internal audit processes and requirements

Benefits

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Inclusive working environment
• Pension contributions
• Health cash plan – claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care, etc.
• Access to Thrive 24‑hours a day – a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Discounted branded products
• My Staff Shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings – providing great discounts from thousands of the UK’s largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.