Hygiene Team Leader in Sunderland

The Rewards and Benefits on offer: * Bereavement leave * Canteen * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Employee discount * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking MTrecs new opportunity: MTrec Recruitment are proud to be representing our industry leading manufacturing client in their 2025 expansion plans. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Hygiene Supervisor to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll play a key role in the daily operations, working closely with both frontline staff and management to deliver consistent results and continuous improvement. Apply now for an immediate response! Shift Pattern- Monday to Friday AM- (06:00-14:00) The Job you will do: * To ensure that all factory areas in the nominated department are kept clean, free of floor debris & water by the day hygiene operatives. * Ensure that condensation is removed from all ceiling areas using condensation squeegees in a way that does not introduce a food safety risk to product by day hygiene operatives. * Run the basket washer and or wire wash/tray wash and ensure the correct temperature / chemical concentration using titration kits as completed by day hygiene operatives. * Ensure day hygiene operatives clean machines and table as required using the methods stated in the appropriate Cleaning Instruction Card (CIC). * Ensure PPE, soap and sanitizer levels are maintained by the day hygiene operatives. * Ensure cleaning chemicals are controlled and locked. * Ensure that chemicals are dosed correctly via the Dema units. * Complete allergen inspection and swabs after an allergen clean as completed by day hygiene operatives. * Ensure changing areas are kept clean by the day hygiene operatives, including cleaning boots and removing used coats. * Verify any cleaning records as required to ensure that they are completed in full accurately and legibly, and any corrections are authorized. * Ensure any deviations from standard are recorded and corrective action to bring back to standard are recorded. * Ensure records are handed into Technical Department daily. * Report any damaged equipment or machinery to engineering department via work request system. * Ensure cleaning equipment is kept clean and maintained in a good working order. * Present the hygiene management system to any site visitor / auditor as required. * Manage the nominated department hygiene operatives with relation to correct manning levels, holidays, sickness/absence, return to work. About you: * Proven experience in a hygiene team leader or supervisory role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment. * Strong understanding of hygiene standards in food production and the importance of food safety, legality, quality, and authenticity. * Experience of working with cleaning chemicals and understanding safe chemical handling procedures. * Confident in managing cleaning schedules, hygiene documentation, and allergen swabbing/inspection processes. * Ability to supervise and motivate a team to complete hygiene tasks to a high standard and within set timeframes. * Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with technical, engineering, and operational teams