Hygiene Department Manager - Natures Way Foods Ltd : Job Details

Hygiene Department Manager | Up to £32,470 base salary | Annual bonus | Chichester

As a key member of the team, you will report to the Hygiene Manager and take charge of leading and managing the Hygiene team during your shift at our Runcton site. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the completion of scheduled and planned cleaning tasks, handling impromptu cleans, and conducting hygiene audits to maintain the highest standards.

We operate a rotational shift pattern covering 7 to 7 covering days and nights. You will work a total of 14 days over a 28-day period. Typically, you would be working as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & SundayWeek 2 - Wednesday & Thursday

Nature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

What you get from us

• Salary of up to £31,500 PA
• Annual bonus
• Shift allowance
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan   
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance   

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and lead teams effectively, drawing on proven supervisory experience
• Communicate clearly and professionally with auditors and cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and senior management
• Work autonomously and excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently
• Apply a strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, especially within high-care environments, to maintain operational excellence
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures, promoting a safe and hygienic work environment in line with company policies
• Monitor and analyse KPIs, driving continuous improvement and achieving superior performance results.

Experience/skills required

• Hold a Food Hygiene Level 2 certification or equivalent
• Ability to foster a results-driven, collaborative work environment
• Extensive knowledge of food safety practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic understanding of microbiology and the ability to interpret results
• Preferably experienced in chemical awareness training
• Operational and commercial awareness
• Resilient and effective under pressure
• Familiarity with risk assessment and scheduling procedures

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.