Hygiene Manager

At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasty food that’s better for people and the planet, we call it ‘Food to Feel Good’.

Our fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands.

When you work at The Compleat Food Group you’ll become part of a diverse, friendly team who take pride in the food they produce and have fun doing it. And, when you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll give you all the support you need to build your skills and progress to the next stage of your career.

We are recruiting for a Hygiene Manager to oversee the Hygiene requirements of our busy food production facility in Clitheroe.

Purpose of the role to take full management of the Hygiene Function and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, document cleaning instructions and adhere to all cleaning schedules, whilst managing the hygiene team and carrying out training with them.

Responsible for:

• Hygiene Team Leaders (Nights)
• Hygiene Support (Engineering – Nights)
• Hygiene Operatives (Nights)
• Facility Cleaners (AM & PM)

Hours:

39 hours per week

20:00 – 04:00

5 out of 7 days

Option to work a day shift, one day per week

Key duties

• Ensure that all Health and Safety aspects of the role are adhered to in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety policy

• Responsible for all ‘people management aspects’ including development of the team and updating training records.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the sites hygiene manual which includes:
• Cleaning work instructions for all hygiene tasks around the factory: work with Hygiene contractor to ensure this is correct, valid and up to date
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are correct, valid and up to date, and that they are adhered to
• Development of safe systems of work
• Development of CIC cards for all new equipment brought to site
• Provide technical information as required by both internal and external customers
• Assist in the management of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) documentations (Health & Safety)
• Involvement in accident investigation reports
• Assisting Technical Team in Daily role
• Involvement in incident investigation to prevent re-occurrence. 
• Management of the Consumables stocks (High Care PPE & Consumables)
• Involvement in preparing for BRC and other audits
• Involvement of continuous improvement project work in relation to site hygiene
• Carry out inspection sign offs following completion of process equipment cleaning / engineering maintenance

Qualifications:

• Level 2 & 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
• ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
• HACCP Level 2
• HACCP Level 3 (desirable)
• IOSH in Health & Safety principles (desirable)

Experience:

• Experience in a similar type of role in Food Manufacturing Industry
• Previous people management experience (Supervisory role)

Key Skills:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills and ability to give clear & detailed instructions
• Ability to demonstrate & describe procedures effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills
• Continuous improvement and Quality is a core value
• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships as well as motivate staff
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of food legislation and food safety principle essentials
• Understanding of microbiology testing procedures (desirable)
• Knowledge of BRC standards and quality management systems (desirable)
• Good working knowledge of products, processes and cleaning processes in a fast moving and challenging food product/manufacturing environment (desirable)

Personal Qualities:

• Inspirational and strong leadership qualities 
• Has enthusiasm and patience to develop others
• Values strong team work
• Professional and positive attitude with a high standard of work ethics
• Self-motivated with a hands on approach and attitude

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• 2 Volunteering days a year
• Company pension
• Staff shop every Friday
• Training & Development with your own personalised online LMS platform
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme 
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Site Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Well being Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Well being benefits
• Free Financial well being – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.