Hygiene Manager

CV Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Consulting in Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Site Hygiene Manager to lead the night shift on a busy FMCG site. You will manage two Hygiene Managers and ~40 operatives, drive cleaning standards and ensure GMP/compliance across the plant.

You will plan hygiene activities up to six months ahead, host customer visits, manage budgets, and foster a proactive health and safety culture while delivering key KPI improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hygiene teams in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills managing direct/indirect reports.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and audits (e.g., BRC) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two Hygiene Managers and ~40 operatives on nights.
• Drive cleaning efficiency and site hygiene standards.
• Manage labour, chemicals, and cleaning budgets, including forecasting.
• Coordinate hygiene strategy and host customer visits.
• Investigate microbiological results and implement improvements.

Skills

People management

Hygiene management

Food manufacturing

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Job description

Site Hygiene Manager – Nights (Panama Shift Pattern) – FMCG

Location: Northamptonshire

We are seeking a strong and capable Site Hygiene Manager to lead the night shift operation within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role is open to experienced managers who have had responsibility for hygiene standards within their remit—whether as a dedicated Hygiene Manager or as part of a broader leadership role (for example, Factory/Production Manager within a smaller business).

You will bring proven leadership experience, a hands-on approach, and a solid understanding of hygiene standards within food or FMCG manufacturing. Experience in chilled foods, high-risk environments, BRC audits, and retailer standards would be advantageous.

The Role

• Lead and manage a team of two Hygiene Managers and approximately 40 Hygiene Operatives on the night shift
• Drive continuous improvement in cleaning efficiency and effectiveness across the site
• Take ownership of site hygiene standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and sustainability through coaching and development of the team
• Develop and coordinate the hygiene strategy across the site, planning up to 6 months ahead
• Host customer visits and manage supplier/vendor relationships
• Promote and strengthen a positive health and safety culture
• Monitor, manage, and deliver key site KPIs
• Lead thorough investigations into microbiological results, driving improvements
• Use root cause analysis to implement SMART actions and deliver measurable results
• Communicate hygiene performance and plans effectively across departments (e.g. Engineering, Production) to ensure alignment and best outcomes
• Manage labour, chemicals, and cleaning budgets, including forecasting
• Act as the site lead for interim cleaning standards

About You

• A strong people manager, confident leading both direct and indirect teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG is essential
• Previous responsibility for hygiene standards—either in a dedicated role or as part of a broader operational management position
• Ability to influence, coordinate, and bring together multiple departments
• High-risk or chilled food experience would be beneficial but not essential