Hygiene Specialist Gloucester
Job description
Job Title: Hygiene Specialist Location: Gloucester JOB PURPOSE The factory hygiene Specialist is responsible for leading the site hygiene programme and to support the manufacturing operation in all aspects cleaning and hygiene management. They are responsible to ensure all hygienic critical control points are managed pro-actively using HACCP methodology and to that hygienic best practices and standards are implemented and maintained. The role holder is a key member within the Quality Team, reporting to Technical Lead. They will bring technical knowledge, tenacity and a professional approach to ensure that high standards of hygiene are maintained and problems are overcome. This is predominantly a day-based role but with the flexibility and drive to support the factory as and when business needs require. KPIs: Cleaning & Disinfection Programme, Hygiene & Housekeeping Programme, Allergen Management, Pest Control, Environmental Monitoring RESPONSIBILITIES The main responsibilities are as follows: Report to Technical Lead First point of contact, internally and externally, for anything relating to hygiene Implement, maintain and verify comprehensive cleaning schedules for production equipment and the manufacturing environment. Maintain a product and mix allergen matrix and put in place rules for segregation and cleaning. Provide expert input and guidance into management of allergen or lifestyle related product claims e.g. dairy free, vegan including maintaining cleaning schedules and determining validation procedures. Provide expert input into HACCP teams. Provide support and expert input to project teams for new products and processes. Deliver an on-going training programme to support effective cleaning and to educate staff about other food safety matters. Lead cleaning and disinfection validation studies, providing technical expertise and conducting hygienic assessments. Implement and/or maintain monitoring programmes for process and environmental microbiological hygiene indicators. Drive the investigation of hygiene non-conformances and the necessary corrective actions. Lead improvement activity to increase the effectiveness of cleaning operations and hygiene standards across the site. Manage the service s for third party hygiene service providers e.g. pest control, chemical suppliers and cleaning providers Drive pest control programme for site by maintaining awareness driving completion of corrective actions. Manage the system for toxicological approval of food contact surfaces. Ability to deputise for the site Technical Lead and cover other roles within the Quality Team Represent the site on European working groups concerning hygiene or other food safety matters. Maintain FSSC 22000 certification taking ownership for hygiene aspects of the standard. Safe management of hygiene related site ors, issuing permits as required. Line management of any direct reports or technicians reporting in to the hygiene manager Identify and drive cost saving opportunities associated with cleaning, chemicals or hygiene in the site. SCOPE OF ROLE This role will be local but with responsibility on occasions to represent the SU at European/Global forums or other external meetings. PROBLEM SOLVING Bringing technical expertise and aptitude for applying WCM techniques to understand quality issues and to implement improvements. CHANGE Implementing changes to deliver compliance to standards or to drive improved quality performance. ALL ABOUT YOU Professional Qualifications: Educated to degree level the job holder will have a strong technical background and understanding of food safety management requirements. Preferably university degree in technical discipline or general sciences. Working knowledge of FSSC or BRC. Experience Required: Educated to degree level the job holder will have a strong technical background and understanding of hygiene and food safety requirements. Proven experience working within food manufacturing, with a quality or hygiene background. Previous experience working and deputising within a quality department. Qualification, training or proven experience in hygienic design and processes. Relevant experience in Quality Assurance/Laboratory and food safety management. A real leader and a dynamic individual who is prepared to take responsibility for departmental and site issues leading to resolutions. Self-starter able to drive initiatives and solve problems when the arise without initial direction from their line manager. Commitment-Belief in own job and its value to the organisation, makes extra effort for the company. Good communication skills – Verbal and written. Decisiveness –does not jump to conclusions and seeks a variety of solutions, analyses for best fit. Able and willing to make decisions. Initiative – Actively influencing events rather than passively accepting. Seizes opportunities when they arise and act on them. Originates action. Leadership – the ability to motivate and manage people to achieve group objectives. Able to successfully influence peers working within other SU functions to achieve results. Constructively critiques performance and seeks improvement. Time & project management skills FMCG Manufacturing experience Other Requirements: Competence in standard Microsoft applications. Competence in SAP applications would be an advantage. Driving licence holder would be an advantage. Some weekend / out of hours working. Occasional travel (UK and Europe). NOTES About Unilever Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’ What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here . Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. How is Unilever tackling this? Many of Unilever’s recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down. What can I do? If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key! Unilever
