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The Role
We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee the hygiene operations at our Livingston facility, which produces both high-risk and high-care seafood products for Waitrose. This pivotal role involves managing a team of 16 hygiene operatives, primarily working night shifts, to ensure the factory meets stringent hygiene and safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and continuously improving hygiene practices across the site, with flexibility in working hours to meet business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in food manufacturing hygiene, particularly in high-risk environments, to make a significant impact.
Note: This role would be predominantly working nightshift.
Note: This role would be predominantly working nightshift.
Location
Livingston, West Lothian
Company
Sofina Foods
Hours of Work
Full-time
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in hygiene management within a food manufacturing environment, preferably seafood or other high-risk categories.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing nightshift teams.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and hygiene regulations.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing business needs.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Country Code
GB
Why Sofina Foods?
- A supportive, close-knit site culture with real ownership and accountability.
- The chance to lead at a site that supplies a top-tier retailer.
- Investment in your growth—with real pathways to progress.
- A business that values safety, quality, and doing things the right way.
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Schedule
Night Shift
Additional Benefits
Company Pension Scheme, Discounted or Free Food, Enhanced Sick Pay
Salary
Competitive Salary
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the hygiene team, ensuring effective performance and development.
- Oversee all hygiene activities across the site, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, including retail customer audits
- Develop and implement hygiene schedules and procedures tailored to high-risk and high-care production areas.
- Monitor and audit hygiene practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production, technical, and engineering teams to maintain food safety standards.
- Ensure all hygiene operatives are trained and competent in their roles.
- Manage hygiene-related documentation and reporting for audits and inspections.
- Respond to hygiene-related incidents and lead investigations where necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in hygiene processes and culture.
Summary
Join us as a Hygiene Manager in Livingston and lead excellence in cleanliness and compliance at our dynamic seafood manufacturing site
