Hygiene Manager

McGhee's Bakery; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned bakery in Glasgow is seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene functions and elevate standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food safety management, strong leadership skills, and a solutions-focused approach. The role involves managing a hygiene team, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive salary and permanent contract with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene management within a food production environment.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Hygiene Team effectively.
• Oversee hygiene schedules and regular audits.
• Coordinate deep-cleaning activities and equipment strip-downs.
• Conduct shift inspections to monitor standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

At McGhee’s, we’ve been baking for Scotland since 1936. As a proud, family-owned business based in Glasgow, we combine generations of tradition with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Supplying a wide range of fresh bakery products to major retailers, foodservice providers, and independent businesses across the country, we take pride in our craft and the people who make it possible.

Overview

Role Purpose

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a competent and proactive Hygiene Manager to take full ownership of the hygiene function and drive continuous improvement across our production site. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about excellence, eager to make a tangible impact and excited by the opportunity to shape and elevate standards within a thriving business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Hygiene Team, including scheduling, performance management & training.
• Oversee all hygiene schedules & cleaning procedures, with regular audits.
• Coordinate and execute deep-cleaning activities, including full equipment strip-downs.
• Support the Technical Manager with pest control and audit readiness.
• Conduct shift inspections to monitor safety and hygiene standards.
• Achieve technical targets for microbiological trends, HACCP & equipment release.
• Liaise with chemical suppliers to maintain hygiene audit systems.
• Investigate microbiological issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation in line with BRC Global Food Safety Standard Issue 9.
• Continuous improvement of the Hygiene QMS.
• Manage the prevention of build-up & contamination on equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all hygiene & maintenance tasks & all relevant training records.
• Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communicator with ability to lead a team.
• Proactive & solutions focused with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Adaptable & resilient with a positive attitude towards change & continuous improvement
• Capable of working under pressure & meeting tight deadlines

Details

• Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday + occasional weekend work required.
• Contract: Permanent.