Night Shift Hygiene Manager - FMCG Manufacturing (Food Industry)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00 PM-7:00 AM, Friday 11:00 PM-9:00 AM
Are you an experienced hygiene professional with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement? We're seeking a proactive and skilled Hygiene Manager to manage and develop a high-performing hygiene team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Role Overview:
You'll be responsible for leading hygiene operations across night shifts, ensuring the site meets rigorous standards for cleanliness, safety, and compliance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll drive quality improvements and maintain best-in-class hygiene practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage Hygiene Operatives to deliver scheduled cleaning activities
2. Ensure compliance with BRC, customer, and legal hygiene standards
3. Support engineering and production teams during maintenance and post-cleaning setups
4. Oversee contracts for cleaning chemicals, laundry, pest control, and related services
5. Develop and implement hygiene policies and SOPs in collaboration with suppliers
6. Drive continuous improvement in hygiene procedures and equipment
7. Train and develop team members to enhance flexibility and skillsets
8. Maintain strong communication across shifts and departments
9. Prepare documentation for audits and customer visits
10. Ensure adherence to Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems
Qualifications & Experience:
11. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Management or Manufacturing Operations
12. Experience in FMCG, ideally food manufacturing
13. Level 3 Food Safety, IOSH Managing Safely, COSHH, HACCP
Skills & Competencies:
14. Strong leadership and team development abilities
15. Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills
16. Proven performance management experience
17. Customer-focused, flexible, and solutions-oriented
What's in It for You:
18. Competitive salary and night shift allowance
19. Opportunity to lead a key function in a growing business
20. Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development
If you're ready to take the lead in maintaining world-class hygiene standards and thrive in a night shift environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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