Hygiene Manager

The Compleat Food Group

Hygiene Manager

£46000

The Compleat Food Group, Clitheroe, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 75f19694845f434ea99604b151fc6389

Full Job Description

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.

Purpose of the role to ensure a high standard of cleanliness, documented cleaning instructions and adherence to schedules and
managing a high level of training within the team

Responsible for:

  • Hygiene Team Leaders (Nights)

  • Hygiene Support (Engineering - Nights)

  • Hygiene Operatives (Nights)

  • Facility Cleaners (AM & PM)


  • 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' of the team

  • Development of the team

  • 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

  • Training records for all Hygiene operatives are in place and up to date

  • 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. This may be out of specification swab detections or audit

  • failures
  • 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

    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 role in Food 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