Samworth Brothers
Hygiene Area Manager
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Hygiene Area Manager
Hygiene Area Manager – Job Description
About the Role
The Hygiene Area Manager oversees hygiene operations across a defined production area, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and quality standards. This role leads and develops hygiene teams, optimises cleaning processes, and supports food safety, quality, and manufacturing targets. You will coordinate resources, ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, and oversee waste management and environmental compliance.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing hygiene teams, including induction, training, performance evaluation, and shift coordination
- Achieving KPIs related to hygiene standards, microbiological performance, quality, cost, and people management
- Planning and executing safe and effective cleaning procedures to minimise microbiological risks
- Managing chemical supplies to ensure correct use in line with CICs (Cleaning In Control) and manufacturer guidelines
- Collaborating with production and other teams to support manufacturing targets
- Maintaining high standards of waste management, segregation, and compliance
- Fostering a strong Health & Safety culture, embedding safe working practices
- Investigating hygiene/microbiological incidents and implementing effective corrective actions
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About You
At Samworth Brothers, we thrive on diversity of thought and a united approach to success. We value team players who work collaboratively to achieve outstanding results. To excel in this Hygiene Area Manager role, you will bring:
- Experience in a supervisory or management position within a food manufacturing environment
- A deep understanding of GMP, hygiene standards, and food safety requirements
- Strong leadership skills, including coaching, motivating, and developing teams
- Resilience and problem-solving ability, with a proactive approach to achieving targets
- Demonstrated expertise in resource planning, organisation, and delivery
What We Offer
We foster an inclusive environment built on clarity, flexibility, and continuous development, ensuring everyone can grow. Join our family-owned business, trusted by leading UK retailers, and be part of delivering high-quality brands like Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, and more.
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Benefits & Opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Health & well-being support (healthcare, optical, dental discounts)
- Employee discount scheme
- Annual pay reviews
- Profit-related pay
- Extended leave
- Free on-site parking
- Career development through training, mentoring, and growth programmes
Why Join Samworth Brothers?
As a fourth-generation family business, we prioritise stability, opportunity, and inclusive culture. You’ll be part of a strong team, where collaboration and shared values drive success.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness. If you need accommodations during recruitment or need more information, please ask—we’re happy to help.
Note: We will never ask for payment to secure employment. Always verify our legitimacy through an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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