Hygiene Supervisor

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

As the supervisor of the hygiene team, and the deputy to the technical manager, you will have 8 direct hygiene technician reports and will be responsible for managing and developing site hygiene systems and processes in line with the manufacturing performance system (MPS) goals and objectives to maintain our food safety standards across both key packaging areas, currently consisting of 15 lines with plans to further expand this.

This role would be well suited to someone who has experience leading hygiene and/or quality teams within a food or pharma production environment.

Shift pattern: M-F

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Maintaining the hygiene management systems in line with Group standards and relevant retailer requirements
• Leading and developing the hygiene technicians through training, motivation, and by setting clear direction
• Conducting verification activities including environmental swabbing, hygiene audits, and internal audits
• Leading investigations of out of specification hygiene results and site concessions
• Identifying continuous improvement (CI) opportunities
• Managing the pest control contracts and follow up with any necessary actions
• Deputising for the technical manager and covering for the quality assurance supervisors when required

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Experienced in a hygiene supervisory role in a food production manufacturing or similar environment (will also consider experience in a QA role)
• A strong relationship builder and stakeholder manager
• Level 3 food hygiene certified (and willing to complete level 4 within post)
• Level 3 HACCP certified (and willing to complete level 4 within post)
• Experienced with high-care facilities (advantageous)
• A good problem-solver
• Knowledgeable of BRC standards, and can display GMP knowledge

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme up to 5% paid quarterly
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing.
• Long service recognised every 5 years.
• Life assurance
• Discounted branded products.
• Free, onsite parking.
• Individual allocated lockers.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays.
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

This role has been assessed and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

Internally this role is known as: Supervisor, Technical Services

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.