At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hygiene operations and drive continuous improvement in food safety standards.
- Company: Dynamic food manufacturing company focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and influence in a vital department.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving hygiene practices and leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing hygiene and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Hygiene is one of those functions where maintaining the standard is only half the job.
The other half is asking whether there's a better way to achieve it.
You'll work closely with the Hygiene Manager, but this isn't a position where you're simply there to follow an established cleaning schedule.
They want someone capable of looking at how things are currently done, challenging where appropriate and continually raising the bar.
You'll lead the day-to-day hygiene operation through the Hygiene Team Leaders, making sure standards are delivered safely and consistently while coaching and developing the wider team.
A big part of your remit will be continuous improvement.
You'll review cleaning methodologies, hygiene schedules and labour utilisation, using time and motion studies and performance data to identify where things can be done more effectively.
That could mean improving how people are deployed, reducing unnecessary chemical or water usage, changing cleaning frequencies or introducing completely different ways of working.
You'll also take ownership of important site-wide programmes including water management, Legionella control and waste management, working with internal teams and specialist external partners to maintain compliance and drive further improvement.
Food safety remains at the heart of everything.
You'll help maintain constant audit readiness across BRCGS, HACCP, GMP and customer standards, support audits and inspections, manage corrective actions and work closely with Technical, Engineering and Production to ensure hygiene risks are identified and resolved quickly.
They're looking for someone with strong experience within food manufacturing hygiene who is already comfortable leading people.
You'll understand what excellent factory hygiene looks like, but you'll also have the confidence to question established practices rather than accepting that something should continue simply because it's always been done that way.
Experience with continuous improvement or Lean methodologies will be particularly valuable.
Knowledge of water management, environmental compliance or Legionella would also be useful, although it isn't essential.
This could be a great opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Leader, Senior Hygiene Supervisor or Assistant Manager who's ready for greater ownership, or an established Assistant Hygiene Manager looking for a role where they can genuinely influence how a department operates.
If you enjoy developing people, improving processes and leaving a hygiene operation better than you found it, let's have a confidential conversation.
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Assistant Hygiene Manager (Days) in Sunderland employer: The Sterling Choice
Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing company in Warwickshire, where innovation and investment are at the forefront of operations. As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that encourages leadership and continuous improvement, offering you the chance to make a real impact on performance and efficiency. With competitive compensation, a bonus structure, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to drive change in a supportive environment.
