Hygiene Supervisor

Location: North Wales (On-site)

Salary: 14.00 - 14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm (40 hours per week)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Supervisor to join a fast-paced production environment and play a key role in maintaining exceptional hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards across the site.

The successful candidate will lead the hygiene team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities Hygiene Management

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the hygiene team.
• Plan and allocate workloads to ensure all cleaning activities are completed to the required standards.
• Oversee the cleaning of production areas, staff welfare facilities, and associated equipment.
• Drive continuous improvements in site hygiene standards and practices.
• Work closely with Technical and Quality teams to support environmental monitoring, water sampling, and microbiological investigations.
• Participate in site improvement projects as directed by senior management.
• Ensure all hygiene activities are completed in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out any additional reasonable duties required to support business needs.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all hygiene operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times.
• Investigate and report hazards, accidents, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing workplace accidents and improving overall safety performance.

COSHH & Chemical Management

• Oversee the safe storage, handling, transportation, and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain and regularly review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and COSHH documentation.
• Ensure all chemical handling activities comply with company and legislative requirements.

Training & Team Development

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to hygiene operatives.
• Deliver effective communication and encourage team engagement.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training and are competent in their roles.
• Identify development opportunities and support ongoing skills improvement.

Candidate Requirements Experience

• Previous experience supervising or leading a hygiene team within a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience driving improvements in hygiene, food safety, and operational standards.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications Essential:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
• Level 2 HACCP

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekend requirements.

Personal Attributes Integrity

• Acts professionally and ethically at all times.
• Takes accountability for actions and decisions.
• Delivers on commitments.

Resilience & Determination

• Maintains a positive attitude when facing challenges.
• Strives to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Teamwork

• Builds positive working relationships.
• Supports colleagues and contributes to a collaborative culture.
• Values diversity and inclusion.

Adaptability

• Embraces change and continuous improvement.
• Responds positively to evolving business needs.
• Demonstrates creativity and a willingness to learn.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position with a stable and growing food manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team.
• Exposure to a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• The chance to play a key role in maintaining and improving site standards across a successful operation.