Job Title: Hygiene Manager
Reports To: Technical Manager / Operations Leadership
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and facilities operations across all sites. The Hygiene Manager will ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence, playing a critical role in maintaining food safety, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. You will oversee cleaning activities, manage service providers, and ensure all equipment and environments are safe, compliant, and hazard-free. Collaboration with departmental managers and leadership of the hygiene team are key to success.
Key Responsibilities
Hygiene Operations:
* Lead, develop, and manage the hygiene team to maintain consistent, high-quality standards.
* Plan, oversee, and verify cleaning activities across production areas, equipment, and facilities.
* Maintain hygiene records, SOPs, and cleaning schedules to ensure audit readiness.
* Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled hygiene activities.
* Manage chemical stock levels and usage to ensure compliance and availability.
* Support the Listeria Management Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Investigate post-clean micro failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
* Ensure hygiene staff are trained, refreshed, and competent in their roles.
* Collaborate with internal departments to meet hygiene and operational requirements.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement to challenge and enhance performance.
Facilities Management:
* Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facilities checks across departments and equipment.
* Manage key contracts, including chemical supply, laundry, consumables, and PPE.
* Arrange and oversee external contractors for facility upgrades and maintenance.
* Lead capital expenditure projects, ensuring planning, resourcing, and ROI delivery.
* Model and promote safe working practices through personal leadership.
Compliance & Reporting:
* Report any issues that may compromise food safety or quality to the Technical Manager.
* Monitor hygiene KPIs and implement improvements to optimize processes and labor efficiency.
* Ensure cleaning activities are fully documented and traceable.
* Address health and safety findings from audits.
* Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.
Required Skills and Competencies:
* Minimum 2 years experience in hygiene management within the food industry.
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
* Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to hygiene.
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills for staff training and reporting.
* Experience in managing complex facility development and capital projects.
* Budget management and contractor coordination experience.
* Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.