Hygiene Supervisor
Food Manufacturing
Wrexham (On-site)
£39,900
A well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business, supplying high-quality products to major retailers across the UK. The site operates to the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team development.
Responsibilities - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)
- Lead and oversee all cleaning and sanitation activities across production, warehouse, and support areas
- Ensure all hygiene tasks are completed in line with schedules, procedures, and food safety standards
- Monitor hygiene performance across the site and take corrective action where required
- Manage the safe use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Supervise, train, and develop a team of hygiene operatives, setting clear expectations and standards
- Plan and allocate daily workloads, manage staffing levels, and monitor team performance
- Conduct routine hygiene inspections and verification checks, ensuring accurate record-keeping
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits
- Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping, including PPE and COSHH compliance
- Carry out risk assessments and support incident investigations
- Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve hygiene-related issues
- Identify and drive continuous improvements in cleaning practices, efficiency, and resource use
Experience / Qualifications - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)
Essential:
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing or food processing environment
- Proven experience supervising or leading a hygiene or sanitation team
- Strong understanding of food safety systems, including HACCP and GMP
- Knowledge of cleaning processes, chemicals, and sanitation standards
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends or nights if required
Desirable:
- Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
- HACCP certification
- COSHH training
- Internal auditing experience or qualification
- Experience working to BRCGS, ISO 22000, or similar standards
Benefits - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)
- Competitive salary of £39,900
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to lead and develop a team within a growing business
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
- Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
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Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Hygiene Supervisor | Hygiene Team Leader | Hygiene Manager (Junior) | Sanitation Supervisor | Hygiene Shift Manager | Cleaning Supervisor (Food Manufacturing) | Hygiene Coordinator | Technical Hygiene Lead | Hygiene Chargehand | Facilities Hygiene Supervisor
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