Hygiene Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead the hygiene function. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food manufacturing and strong knowledge of hygiene standards. This role involves managing hygiene teams, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and driving performance improvements across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization with strong growth plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, microbiological standards, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hygiene team to ensure all site areas meet strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Develop and implement hygiene schedules, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of hygiene standards

Job description

Hygiene Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Blackpool

Salary: £50,000

Hours: Monday to Friday

A well-established manufacturing business in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead and develop the site's hygiene function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong growth plans, where maintaining the highest hygiene and compliance standards is central to continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hygiene team to ensure all site areas meet strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Develop and implement hygiene schedules, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Manage hygiene budgets, chemical usage, and contractor performance.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure a strong hygiene culture across all departments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, microbiological standards, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Capable of driving performance through effective people management and attention to detail.
• Confident working cross-functionally and delivering improvements across teams.

If you're a Hygiene Manager looking for a new challenge in a forward-thinking, quality-driven manufacturing environment, please apply