Job Description
Vitacress Salads is vertically integrated from field to fork growing, washing and packing bagged watercress, baby leaf salads, spinach, rocket and salad bowls for Leading UK food retailers and the Vitacress brand – Steve’s Leaves. The business is going through an exciting period in its rich 70-year history. Driven by long term commercial agreements, new customer acquisition and industry leading investment in the site, the business is on track to grow significantly in the next 5 years. We are working exclusively with Vitacress in the search for a Night Hygiene Manager to join their team in Andover.
Whilst reporting into the Head of Technical, the Night Hygiene Manager will play a vital part in embedding the new hygiene practices for the site, due to state of the art business transformation, as well as coaching and leading the hygiene team around industry best practice.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Be a great communicator
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Be a good motivator
- Be able to influence teams
- Have strong organised ways of working
The ideal experience will be:
- A background in hygiene management, ideally within food manufacturing
- Familiar with working within established hygiene standard operating procedures
- Been involved with site hygiene audits
- Worked cross functionally with a range of teams
- Have a good understanding of chemicals and their usage
Key responsibilities of the Night Hygiene Manager will include:
- Managing a team of hygiene operatives and supervisors
- Working closely with the Technical Team ensuring all KPI and customer service levels are maintained
- Maintaining and developing the relationship with the chemical supplier
- Auditing the hygiene standards throughout the site
- Ensuring hygiene and waste removal is completed to the required standard in all areas of site
- Auditing paperwork systems, ensuring they adhere to customer requirements and prepare for hygiene audits by customers
- Managing the health and safety aspects of the hygiene regime
They are offering the successful candidate circa £45,000 + bonus and benefits.
You will not want to pass up this opportunity to drive your career forward with a business that is forward thinking and in a period of significant investment.
To apply, please attach your CV or call us on 01775 729590 to discuss further.
Whilst we aim to respond to all applicants, there are times where this is not possible due to the high number of applicants we receive. If you haven’t heard back from us within 10 working days of your application, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Corvin Fox is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us on 01775 729590 and we will be happy to discuss.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Hygiene Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/02/2023