Hygiene Manager

The Hygiene Manager is responsible for driving safety improvement through execution of the Compass safety programs and systems and sector initiatives, delivering safety outcomes through engaged and capable leaders at every level who understand and manage the safety of their people. The role works collaboratively with the Operations teams to drive ongoing and sustainable improvement in our safety performance and culture. The role also leads a team of safety professionals and ambassadors aligned with the Compass Safety Culture by developing and maintaining a safety leadership programme and approach across all levels of the business from team members at site to members of the management team. The role provides specialist technical advice and coaching resources to the operations and shared services teams to assist them in developing a culture characterised by care and respect and accountability for performance. The role, in partnership with line leaders is instrumental in engaging and connecting every employee to our safety values.

The great things you’ll do

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will work as part of the Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSEQ) Team to ensure your team provides an efficient, effective and consistent service to the local team and users in a health and safety environment. In this role, you will focus on enhancing the culture of safety for the Food program in order to support operational excellence and will leverage your strong safety knowledge and administrative skills to partner with key stakeholders (front of house, back of house procurement, risk management and people approach) to execute Compass’ safety quality standards, the client’s expectations and ultimately enhance user’s experience.

Job description

• Promote and enhance the culture of Food and Workplace Safety

• Develop strategies to drive the overall safety program onsite

• Lead the HSEQ Team to educate and motivate supervisors, managers and employees to follow safe work practices and maintain a safe working environment through training, presentations and the distribution of safety materials 

• Train management in proper methods of investigation and inspection format; compliance with safety laws and regulations; fire evacuation; CPR and self-inspections

• Planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures, practices and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and company guidelines  

• Carry out regular workplace safety inspections at unit’s facilities for potential hazards as well as walk-through visits 

• Actively monitor/inspect the workplace to determine the presence of hazards and take appropriate action to rectify any hazards found

• Participate where required in the resolution of safety issues

• Support efforts of all operations to assure continued attention to safety success

• Identify programs and tools to positively impact safety for all operations

• Investigate all accidents/injuries, follow all risk escalation processes set by Compass and/or client

• Assist with development and implementation of appropriate safety and health policies and procedures by researching and consulting with staff to ensure compliance with global, regional or local regulations and/or Compass’ guidelines

• Actively assist management and staff of operations to meet company and safety guidelines and responsibilities by providing appropriate training and consultation 

• Influence change by offering safety initiatives/incentives, and best practices to educate, motivate, and improve the safety culture

• Coordination of special projects handed directed from Compass’ or the client’s needs

• Meet all timelines for accounts receivables, human resources, corporate office and all other timelines given by our partner and management

• Communicates with management honestly, accurately and in a timely manner

Job requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or other relevant fields.

• Minimum of 5 years track record in improving safe operations including a demonstrated capability in influencing leaders of the business to implement the company’s HSE standards and procedures down the line

• Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring HSE programmes in a multi-service environment

• Detailed knowledge of food safety legislation, standards and codes

• Ability to quickly identify all potential risks (assume worst case scenario in every situation) and implement mitigation strategy/ find solutions quickly. 

• Strong passion for HSEQ

• Demonstrated ability to ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards

• Ability to conduct investigations, evaluations, analysis of risk factors and cost. 

• Demonstrates good judgement and decision making skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high volume, changing environment.

• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Proven ability for people training and development