Malcolm Paterson

I am an experienced Manager with over 30 years in manufacturing and warehouse operations, specialising in Food Manufacturing across sectors such as diet products, chicken, sandwiches and snacks. I am also certified to train operators for forklift and counterbalance trucks.

Hygiene Supervisor – Night shift - Daily Dose Juices

(2025-02)

• Responsible for stripping, cleaning machinery
• Training staff on hygiene standards and compliance
• Monitored sanitation procedures to ensure strict adherence to company protocols and regulations
• Conducting Bio trace swabbing
• Identified areas for improvement and implement best practices throughout the facility

Forklift Driver - Recycle Force

(2023-04 - 2024-12)

• Responsible for Forklift driving duties - (Reach, Balance, Telehandler & Telescopic)
• Managed paperwork
• Safety checks and compliance

Hygiene & Shift Manager - 1:1 Diet Cambridge Weight Plan

(2008-02 - 2023-02)

Managed a team of 15 people. Advised and supervised food handlers on the proper food handling practices. Train the trainer qualified for forklift and counter balance forklifts. (12 years)

• Set and monitored KPI's to meet regulatory standards and hygiene reporting
• Internal auditing of quality standards
• Responsible for cleaning schedules, SOP's, documentation, and training records via Food Management safety system ISO 2002
• Made recommendations to Management Team on measure to improve hygiene performance and quality
• Maintained documentation on all hygiene and food safety standards throughout the operation
• Maintained and made improvements to hygiene standards
• Identified key areas of risk in various food operations for early remedial actions
• Provided in-house food hygiene training for all the food handlers
• Coordinated microbial food tests and Biotrac swabbing with kitchens and laboratory

Interim Shift Manager - RBO Organic Foods

(2007 - 2008)

Interim Hygiene Manager - Hygiene Solutions & Services

(2006 - 2007)

Hygiene Manager - Indigo Food Services/Hilton Meats

(2005 - 2006)

Interim Hygiene Manager - Faccenda Group - Webbs Country Foods

(2003 - 2005)

Interim Hygiene Manager - Hibernia Chilled Foods

(1999 - 2003)

Hygiene & Shift Manager - Solway Foods

(1992 - 1999)

Operator/Hygiene Cleaner - Golden Wonder

(1979 - 1992)

O Levels - Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology