Hygiene Compliance Team Manager

Site Introduction:

Founded in 1900, our Halifax site is a proud part of pladis UK’s rich heritage in baked goods and sweet treats. Today, it’s home to a passionate team of around 120 colleagues who bring care, craft, and creativity to every product they make. From Milkyway and Malteser Cake Bars to Penguin Cake Bars, Flapjack Slices, Digestive Slices, and the iconic Jamaica Ginger Loaf Cake, Halifax is where some of the nation’s favourite treats come to life.

What will this role achieve?

The Hygiene Compliance Team Manager will ensure high standards of hygiene across the Halifax site and manage the site’s cleaning operatives. You’ll oversee compliance with the pladis Cleaning Management System (CMS) and maintain production area hygiene at all times. This role also includes managing site-based cleaning contractors and waste removal partners, while applying lean techniques to drive efficiency improvements.

What will be your key deliverables?

Reporting to the UK Manufacturing Standards Manager and based at Halifax, you will:

• Manage all cleaning activities in and around production areas, maintaining everyday hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning schedules and Health & Safety requirements.
• Plan and prioritise work to maximise resource efficiency.
• Achieve budget targets and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Lead contractor management for cleaning and waste removal services.
• Identify and publish key performance indicators related to hygiene activities.

Bring your experience!

Essential

• Proven experience in a hygiene role within FMCG.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
• IT proficiency and ability to manage data effectively.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to achieve results.

Desirable

• Knowledge of bakery manufacturing processes and hygiene systems.
• Auditing skills and cleanliness standards.
• Leadership and management experience (Level 2 or equivalent).
• Awareness of COSHH, pest control, and safe machinery practices.
• Food & Drink Safety Passport or NVQ Level 2 Cleaning Support Services.

What will the interview process be?

1st stage interview –45 minutes - online competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.

2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – on site 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 Insurance
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – 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 together

Best 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.