Hygiene Manager

Job Title: Hygiene Manager
Reports To: Technical Manager / Operations Leadership

We are seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and facilities operations across all sites. The Hygiene Manager will ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence, playing a critical role in maintaining food safety, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. You will oversee cleaning activities, manage service providers, and ensure all equipment and environments are safe, compliant, and hazard‑free. Collaboration with departmental managers and leadership of the hygiene team are key to success.

Hygiene Operations:

Lead, develop, and manage the hygiene team to maintain consistent, high‑quality standards.

Plan, oversee, and verify cleaning activities across production areas, equipment, and facilities.

Maintain hygiene records, SOPs, and cleaning schedules to ensure audit readiness.

Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled hygiene activities.

Manage chemical stock levels and usage to ensure compliance and availability.

Support the Listeria Management Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Investigate post‑clean micro failures and implement long‑term corrective actions.

Ensure hygiene staff are trained, refreshed, and competent in their roles.

Collaborate with internal departments to meet hygiene and operational requirements.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement to challenge and enhance performance.