Hygiene Manager

Job Overview

Hygiene Manager

Location - Grimsby

Salary 48k

We are seeking an experienced and driven Hygiene Manager to lead on-site hygiene operations within a food manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality hygiene services, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement to meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all site hygiene activities to required standards
Control hygiene labour hours and authorised expenditure
Develop and maintain cleaning schedules, risk assessments, and work instructions in line with BRC Food Safety Standards and customer codes of practice
Conduct hygiene compliance audits, inspections, and documentation reviews
Manage hygiene chemicals, dosing equipment, and carry out titration checks
Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture
Support microbiological investigations and hygiene improvement initiatives
Deliver training and awareness for hygiene and waste-handling teams
Attend operational reviews and monthly KPI meetings

Main Duties

Audit operational hygiene documentation (cleaning schedules, risk assessments, instruction cards, training records)
Lead hygiene projects, compliance testing, inspections, and training matrix management
Drive microbiological awareness and contamination elimination plans
Conduct regular hygiene inspections and manage non-conformances promptly
Ensure hygiene teams carry out inspections including finished standard checks, methodology audits, and PPE compliance

About You

Level 3 Food Safety qualification (Level 4 desirable)
Proven experience in a senior hygiene management role within food or FMCG manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of HACCP
Health & Safety qualification (Level
3)
Experienced in BRC and customer audits
Strong leadership and people management skills
Confident working with and leading a diverse workforce

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