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 ..... full job details .....