Hygiene & Facilities Manager: Food Safety Leader

Bell Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry company in Newry is seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and facilities operations across all sites. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in hygiene management within the food industry and strong leadership skills, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing cleaning activities, overseeing service providers, and maintaining food safety standards. This role requires excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of HACCP and GMP regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in hygiene management within the food industry.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to hygiene.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for staff training and reporting.
• Experience in managing complex facility development and capital projects.
• Budget management and contractor coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the hygiene team to maintain consistent standards.
• Plan, oversee, and verify cleaning activities across production areas.
• Maintain hygiene records and cleaning schedules for audit readiness.
• Coordinate hygiene activities and manage chemical stock levels.
• Ensure hygiene staff are trained and competent.
• Conduct facilities checks and manage key contracts.
• Report issues compromising food safety to the Technical Manager.
• Monitor hygiene KPIs and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Hygiene management

Health and safety regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Food safety standards knowledge

Job description

A food industry company in Newry is seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and facilities operations across all sites. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in hygiene management within the food industry and strong leadership skills, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing cleaning activities, overseeing service providers, and maintaining food safety standards. This role requires excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of HACCP and GMP regulations.