Hygiene Compliance Team Manager

Why join our team?Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.pladis is home to iconic brands Godiva, McVitie’s and Ulker. These brands make sweet treats and savoury treats that consumers everywhere recognise and enjoy As we start on our new journey, we will continue making the biscuits and confectionery people know and expect from these brands, and we will expand their portfolios too. Together we will build new and exciting products – new flavours, new concepts and new ways to share happiness. Our strength is not only in our products, it is also in our people and our values Each business that has united to form pladis are loved for their heritage and values. We will retain the honesty, integrity and trust instilled in our brands by our ground-breaking founders as we embark on the next chapter of our success. What will this role achieve? The Hygiene Compliance Team Manager will be accountable for the maintenance of everyday hygiene standards and for the management of the site Cleaning operatives for our Wigston factory site, and will also have oversight for our Midlands Distribution Centre in Ashby.The role will ensure complete adherence to the pladis Cleaning Management System (CMS), such that high standards of production area hygiene are always maintained. The role will manage site-based production area cleaning contractors and/or pladis Cleaning Teams. They will also lead on management of waste removal contractors for the site and support the application of lean techniques to ensure ongoing efficiency improvements.What will be your key deliverables? Primarily located at Wigston and reporting to the UK Manufacturing Standards Manager, the main responsibilities will include:Manage all cleaning activities that take place in and around the production area and for maintaining everyday standards of hygiene across the siteResponsible for achieving budgeted figuresPlanning and prioritising work and ensuring maximum use of resourcesEnsuring efficiency and conformance to plan (cleaning schedule compliance)Manage compliance to Health & Safety requirements where they relate to cleaning activities carried out by pladis and contractorsIdentify measurement and publication of key performance indicators where they relate to cleaning and cleaning contractor activityBring your experienceEssentialProven experience in a Hygiene role in an FMCG companySignificant experience of working in a manufacturing environmentSolid understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation and its applicationProficient with ITCredible teammate who is self-motivated with a drive to achieve the best resultGood communication skills and can work effectively with Leadership team members, Hygiene Compliance Team Managers and OperatorsDesirable Knowledge of bakery manufacturing processes & equipmentKnowledge of hygiene systemsAuditing SkillsAudit Cleanliness Level 2 Leadership and management Machinery and equipment safe use and practicesPest awareness COSHH awareness Food & Drink Safety Passports NVQ Level 2 Cleaning Support ServicesWhat will the interview process be? 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview. pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated What does pladis offer you? Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.Private medical InsuranceStakeholder Pension SchemeLife Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme Holiday Enhancement Scheme1 Volunteering Day per yearCycle to work schemeDiscount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and servicesAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeFinancial Wellbeing SupportAccess to great training and development opportunitiesOur Values Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every biteAgile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding togetherBest mix of ingredients pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. xwwtmva Please contact us to request accommodation.