Hygiene Supervisor (Night Shift)
Hygiene Supervisor (Night Shift)
Here at Osborne, we are hiring for a Hygiene Supervisor, on behalf of one of our clients within the food manufacturing industry, based in Co. Kildare.Reporting to the Hygiene Manager, the Hygiene Supervisor will support the delivery of excellent hygiene and food safety standards across the site. You will lead and support a team of hygiene operatives, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
You will play a key role in production handover, audit readiness, continuous improvement and team development within a compliance-driven environment.
Salary: €18.50 per hour + 20% shift allowanceHours: 8-hour shift, 9pm-5:30am
Days: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays)
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Key Responsibilities: Hygiene Operations & Standards
Ensure all hygiene activities are completed to required standards across the factoryPlan and schedule daily, weekly, monthly and periodic cleaning activities in line with staffing levels
Maintain and enforce cleaning sequences in accordance with the Hygiene Management System
Supervise, assist and audit hygiene activities, ensuring accurate completion of all documentation
Maintain up-to-date hygiene records, schedules, CICs and SOPs in line with BRC and customer standards
Carry out and support ATP, environmental and pathogen swabbing programmes
Participate in microbiological investigations and hygiene improvement projects
Conduct trials of new chemicals and equipment to drive continuous improvement
People & Team Management
Support and oversee a hygiene team of approximately 6 staff membersEnsure adequate staffing levels, including cover for holidays and absences
Recruit, onboard and train hygiene staff
Deliver regular communication, performance reviews and development plans
Provide cover for hygiene activities where required
Health, Safety & Compliance
Conduct COSHH assessments, risk assessments and safe systems of workEnsure all hygiene staff are trained and competent in equipment and procedures
Maintain MSDS/SDS documentation and ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals
Ensure PPE availability and compliance with site safety policies
Actively participate in Health & Safety initiatives and audits
Ensure all incidents, hazards and non-conformances are reported and investigated
Stock, Equipment & Facilities
Manage hygiene chemical ordering, stock control and dosing systemsLiaise with chemical suppliers and oversee equipment maintenance
Oversee cleaning of high-care and low-care areas, including air handling and refrigeration evaporators
Ensure upkeep of staff facilities including washrooms, canteen, offices, corridors and changing areas
Liaise with Maintenance, Production, Technical and H&S teams to resolve issues
Experience & Skills:
1+ years previous experience supervising or leading a hygiene team within a food manufacturing environmentExperience working to BRC or equivalent food safety standards
Strong knowledge of industrial cleaning systems, chemicals and methodologies
Understanding of microbiological risks within food production environments
Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills
Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and commitment to standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ieIf you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided.
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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