Hygiene Manager
MOGUNTIA FOOD Ingredients
Founded in 1903, with over 120 years of expertise in spices – at MOGUNTIA Food Group, we combine tradition with innovation. As a globally recognised partner for premium spice blends and raw spices, we enrich a diverse range of foods and dishes every day. We are a family-owned business producing food of the highest quality in one of the most modern food manufacturing facilities in Europe. Our customers span the entire food industry.
"Taste the power of food" – and lead the way in shaping what food looks like tomorrow! To strengthen our dedicated team at our Hetton-le-Hole site, we are looking for a:
Your tasks include:
- Lead and develop the Hygiene Team
- Ensure and continuously improve hygiene and cleaning standards
- Plan and manage cleaning schedules and hygiene activities
- Ensure food safety and compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, and customer standards
- Support and lead audits; investigate and close non-conformances
- Monitor and validate cleaning effectiveness (e.g. ATP, allergen, and microbiological testing)
- Ensure health & safety compliance (e.g. COSHH)
- Manage resources, costs, and external contractors
- Promote a strong food safety and hygiene culture
- Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives
What you bring with you:
- 10+ years’ experience in hygiene management within the food industry, ideally in high-risk environments
- HACCP Level 3 minimum (Level 4 desirable)
- Food Safety Level 3 minimum (Level 4 desirable)
- COSHH training
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Persistence and ability to influence others
- Ability to lead and facilitate change
- High attention to detail
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
What you can expect from us:
- A future-proof job within a growing group of companies
- Promotion and diverse development opportunities
- Comprehensive training
- Team events and company celebrations
- Employee remuneration in shops and in many online shops