About Keelings
Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.
Role Overview
The Hygiene Line Leader is responsible for overseeing the Hygiene across the full production facility & offices, ensuring that all hygiene, cleaning and sanitation processes are carried out effectively to maintain product safety, regulatory compliance & operational efficiency and compliance with Health & Safety standards. The role involves leading a team of Hygiene operatives.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance: -
* Ensure compliance with all health & safety training.
* Promote and uphold a clean and organised workspace, following "clean as you go" policies and general manufacturing best practices (GMP).
* Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times and maintain an audit-ready culture.
* Ensure the correct and effective use of machinery, reporting any damage or malfunctions to the Engineering team immediately.
* Enforce compliance customer specifications, ensuring all colleagues follow protocols.
Hygiene & Quality Control:
* Lead Hygiene Practices that meet internal policies, customer standards and external requirements.
* Minimize downtime by coordinating hygiene activities around production schedules.
* Champion waste recycling & separation of waste for waste collection.
* Responsible for put away & building up of Auction material for returns to holland.
* Responsible for the execution of Hygiene schedules and providing regular updates.
* Ensuring proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
People Management & Training:
* Lead the line Hygiene team to achieve Hygiene targets while maintaining high quality standards.
* Take ownership of people-related issues within the team, including attendance, performance concerns, and conflict resolution.
* Motivate, support, and guide Hygiene operatives to maintain a high-performing and engaged team.
* Conduct on-the-job training for new and existing colleagues, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
* Ensure compliance with company people policies and procedures, including attendance and performance expectations.
Communication & Collaboration:
* Maintain open and proactive communication with teams and functions required to ensure operational priorities are met.
* Provide clear instructions and guidance to Hygiene operatives and ensure smooth handovers between shifts.
* Report any variances, issues, or continuous improvement opportunities to the Assistant Hygiene Manager and/or Hygiene Manager.
* Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.
Role Specification and Technical Competencies
* Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety principles.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Effective communication and ability to collaborate across departments.
* Excellent attention to detail to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and traceability requirements.
* A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.
Behavioural Competencies
* Drive for Results
* Be Responsible, Ensure Accountability
* Teamwork & Collaboration
* Learn to Grow
Benefits:
* Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
* Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
* Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week
Keelings Values
People Matter
Teamwork
Integrity
Passion for Achievement
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at
Recruitment Process
* CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
* Phone Screening
* 1st Interview
* 2nd Interview
* Outcome & Feedback
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