Job Description

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

The Role

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the hygiene team.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed in line with company procedures and food safety requirements.
• Conduct routine hygiene inspections and verification checks across production and non-production areas.
• Support and participate in internal, customer, BRCGS, retailer, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain accurate cleaning records, audit documentation, and hygiene reports.
• Investigate hygiene-related non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Train, coach, and develop new and existing hygiene operatives.
• Monitor team performance, attendance, and productivity, conducting performance reviews where required.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Liaise with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hygiene standards and efficiency.

Desired Critera -

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and cleaning processes.
• Experience preparing for and supporting audits (e.g. BRCGS, customer, or regulatory audits).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate a team.
• Competent in completing records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Previous supervisory experience within hygiene, food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar production environment

Hours of Work

Day Shift: 5 out of 7 days, 8am-6pm

There may be times within this role where a mid- shift is required to support the Nightshift team. If this is required the supervisor will be given advance notice to ensure everyone is aware.

What it takes

Previous experience in similar industry and team lead preferred.

Written and verbal communication skills in English for checks and paperwork completion.

Full training in Factory hygiene, chemical storage and food safety are all provided and completed whilst onsite.

Benefits

Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.” We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events.

After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we won’t forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day! Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer