Overview

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.