Overview
Hygiene Manager — Greater Manchester — Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
About the Role
You'll take ownership of all site hygiene operations, from daily cleaning schedules to deep-clean processes, ensuring the site consistently meets food safety and quality standards.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll lead a team of 3 Hygiene Supervisors and an overall headcount of around 40 people. Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and developing your team to deliver consistent, high-quality hygiene standards.
* Planning, overseeing, and verifying cleaning activities across production areas, equipment, and facilities.
* Maintaining hygiene records, SOPs, and cleaning schedules, keeping the site audit-ready at all times.
* Monitoring KPIs and introducing new, improved ways of working to optimise cleaning processes, chemical use, and labour efficiency.
* Managing the hygiene budget, consumables, PPE, and contractor activities effectively.
About You
You will be a practical, hands-on Hygiene Manager with experience in food or drink manufacturing, confident on the shop floor, and driven to maintain high standards.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, able to motivate and influence colleagues.
* Clear communicator with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
* Industry-recognised training (HACCP, Food Hygiene, COSHH, NEBOSH/IOSH) and technical knowledge.
* Degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in hygiene or food safety management.
* Focused on continuous improvement and keeping the site audit-ready at all times.
Why Apply
This role gives you the opportunity to lead a key site function, influence hygiene standards, and make a visible impact across production. To find out more, apply today.
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