Hygiene Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Rondanini UK Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Manchester seeks a Hygiene Supervisor to lead the Hygiene Team, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across all production areas. The role includes managing hygiene documentation and team training. Ideal candidates should have experience in food manufacturing, relevant Food Safety certifications, and strong communication skills. It offers a full-time contract with excellent growth opportunities and employee benefits including extra holidays and wellness support.

Benefits

Career Development

31 days annual leave

Wellness day

15% off trade prices

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Product Tasting

Team Socials

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene required.
• HACCP Level 2 minimum is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar food manufacturing role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the site's hygiene manual.
• Assist in managing COSHH documentation.
• Lead team training and development.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

People management experience

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Good IT skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene

HACCP Level 2

IOSH in Health & Safety principles

Job description

Overview

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester (Onsite)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 9pm (1-hour lunch break)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,770.56 per annum

About us

At Rondanini, we are passionate about creating exceptional food. While our roots are proudly Italian, our reach now goes far beyond – offering a diverse and innovative range of products tailored to today’s ever-evolving tastes. As part of the wider Vita Food Group, we develop, produce and deliver high-quality food to retailers, restaurants and foodservice customers across the UK and beyond.

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Hygiene Supervisor (Food Manufacturing) to join our team. We're looking for a proactive, adaptable individual to lead the site Hygiene Team, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene activity of all production areas.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for maintaining and updating the sites hygiene manual including cleaning instruction cards for all hygiene tasks around the factory, cleaning schedules and training records.
• Assist in the management of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) documentation.
• Responsible for all ‘people management aspects’ of the team including training and development.
• Involvement in accident investigations to prevent re-occurrence.
• Assist Technical team including providing technical information as required by both internal and external customers.
• Management of the Consumables stocks (PPE & Consumables).
• Involvement in preparing for BRC and other internal / external audits.
• Involvement of continuous improvement in relation to site hygiene and safe systems of work.
• Carry out inspection sign offs following completion of process equipment cleaning/engineering maintenance, ensuring high hygiene standards across site.

Who are we looking for

• Experience in a similar food manufacturing industry (chilled food desirable).
• Previous people management experience.
• Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene minimum.
• HACCP Level 2 minimum.
• IOSH in Health & Safety principles (desirable).
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to demonstrate and describe procedures effectively.
• Successfully build and manage a team as well as motivate staff.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach.
• Good communication skills with professional and positive attitude.

What We Offer

• Career Development: We provide opportunities for growth and learning.
• Extra Holidays: 31 days annual leave, incl Bank Holidays (+2 days after 4 years of service).
• Wellness day: Take 1 wellness day every year on us.
• Discounts: Get 15% off trade prices at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and access to exclusive offers on companyshopgroup.co.uk.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health, legal, and financial advice via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on your commute with our green initiative.
• Product Tasting: Regular opportunities to sample our delicious products!
• Team Socials: Join us for annual Christmas and summer parties.
• Enhanced Family Leave: up to 6 months fully paid maternity / adoption leave and up to 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, paid leave for fertility treatment for both partners. (based on length of service)