Hygiene Manager

We''re recruiting on behalf of our a long standing client of ours for a Hygiene Manager to join their technical team and play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of site hygiene and compliance.

The Role:
As Hygiene Manager, you''ll lead and develop an established team of 6 hygiene operatives, reporting directly to the Technical Manager. You''ll be responsible for maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that hygiene practices meet both regulatory and customer requirements, and keeping the site audit-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead, motivate, and develop the hygiene team (6 direct reports).
-Ensure the site is always prepared for customer visits and external audits.
-Support with customer and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with BRC and retailer standards.
-Write, update, and implement hygiene procedures and standards.
-Coordinate and manage the cleaning schedule in line with QMS requirements.
-Manage chemical suppliers, PPE, and stock control.
-Ensure effective use of CIP systems and cleaning processes.
-Drive continuous improvement across hygiene operations.

Requirements:
-Proven leadership experience in a hygiene management role within food manufacturing.
-Strong understanding of BRC and major retailer standards.
-Hands-on experience with CIP systems and hygiene management systems.
-Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
-Passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene.

Salary: -45,000 - -50,000

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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