Hygiene Manager
Location: Carrickmacross
Are you a hands‑on hygiene leader who thrives in fast‑paced food manufacturing environments? We’re looking for a Hygiene Manager to take ownership of site hygiene standards, lead continuous improvement and ensure audit‑ready compliance across all shifts.
This is a high‑impact role where you’ll work closely with operations, technical teams and cleaning contractors to protect food safety, customers and brand integrity.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and deliver the site hygiene and food safety strategy, aligned to legal, BRCGS and customer standards
* Own hygiene validation & verification, including microbiology, allergens, species and CCP/PRP hygiene controls
* Manage and performance‑monitor the external cleaning contractor
* Drive strong audit performance, internal governance and corrective actions
* Lead pest control management and hygiene‑related risk assessments
* Deliver hygiene training, influence site culture and coach teams
* Track and report hygiene KPIs and chemical costs
* Manage hygiene improvement projects and a laboratory sampling technician
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading hygiene operations in food manufacturing
* Hygiene related certificate or diploma
* Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene systems and validation
* Experience with microbiology and audit environments
* Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
* Practical, proactive and comfortable working across shifts
* Flexible approach to support production, nights and audits
Desirable
* Chemical Training
* COSHH and chemical handling training
Working Pattern
* Rotating days, evenings and nights
* 2 weekends per month (Saturday mid‑clean / Sunday verification)
* Flexibility essential in a live production environment
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