Overall Purpose
Lead and manage the hygiene function to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness across the site. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and audit-ready environment that meets both customer and internal quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop the site teams to deliver and maintain hygiene standards across the site.
* Develop, support and coordinate hygiene training for Cleaning Instruction Cards (CIC) across all shifts
* Implement and maintain Hygiene CIC’s and risk assessments for the site
* Manage hygiene, waste, and pest control systems, ensuring they remain effective, compliant, and up to date
* Ensure consistent availability and correct use of PPE across the site
* Oversee and verify completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning records
* Support customer and third-party audits, including presenting hygiene data and demonstrating equipment standards
* Investigate hygiene-related non-conformances and implement effective corrective actions
* Deliver hands-on training and conduct regular competency assessments for hygiene staff
About You (Competencies)
* Proven experience within a food manufacturing environment
* Strong people management and leadership skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
* Decisive with strong problem-solving ability
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable using IT systems and managing data
Skills & Qualifications
* Proactive and hands-on approach
* Strong leadership and team development skills
* Excellent organisational and communication abilities
* Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
* Budget management experience
* Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (or equivalent) (Desirable)
* Allergen Awareness certification (Desirable)
* IOSH Health & Safety knowledge
* Experience managing contractors and pest control systems
* Environmental awareness and understanding of waste management processes
* Train the Trainer (Desirable)