Are you an experienced Hygiene Manager looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?
Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing high-performing teams, and driving the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance.
I’m currently partnering with a market-leading chilled food manufacturer in Buckinghamshire to recruit a Hygiene Manager for a key leadership role on their night shift operation.
The Role
As Hygiene Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's hygiene function, ensuring standards of cleanliness, food safety, and audit readiness are maintained at all times. You will play a vital role in protecting product quality, supporting operational performance, and ensuring the site remains fully compliant with all internal and external standards. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role where you will lead, motivate, and develop the hygiene team, driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You’ll also work closely with Technical, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure hygiene standards are fully integrated across the wider operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the site hygiene team
* Maintain exceptional hygiene and housekeeping standards across the facility
* Ensure compliance with all food safety, customer, and audit requirements
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hygiene processes and procedures
* Work cross-functionally to support production efficiency and site performance
* Coach, develop, and succession plan within the hygiene team
What We’re Looking For
* Previous Hygiene Management experience within food manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and audit standards
* Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent communication skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment
Package
* £55,000 – £60,000
* Monday to Friday, Night Shift (Offering Flexibility)
* Site-based role in Buckinghamshire
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