Hygiene Team Leader (FMCG Food Manufacturing)

This role leads and motivates the site hygiene team to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective day-to-day hygiene operations while meeting food safety, legal, and budget requirements. It combines strong people leadership, performance management, and continuous improvement with responsibility for hygiene standards, scheduling, audits, contractors, and stakeholder support across the site.

Client Details

A UK manufacturing site that forms part of a global food business, focused on producing high-quality food products in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. The site operates to strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Description

As Hygiene Night Shift Team Leader you will have responsibility for up to 10 direct reports, across Nightshift 22:00 - 06:00 Tuesday to Saturday:

• Supervise and coordinate hygiene activities within the facility to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in hygiene practices.
• Monitor and manage hygiene schedules to support operational efficiency.
• Perform regular inspections to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure hygiene standards align with overall operational goals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to hygiene activities.
• Support the implementation of new hygiene processes and technologies.

Profile

A successful Hygiene Team Leader should have:

• Experience in hygiene operations within the FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with hygiene-related processes and equipment.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £41,00 per annum.
• A permanent position within a respected organisation in the FMCG industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in Leigh.
• A collaborative and supportive company culture.