Hygiene Manager

Allstaff Team; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Manufacturing Division is seeking a Hygiene Manager to own the hygiene function across the Glasgow site. You will lead a Hygiene Team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with BRC Global Food Safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a production setting and strong audit readiness. Based at our Glasgow site, the role focuses on hygiene excellence, microbial targets, pest control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment, ideally food or drink.
• Experience leading a team of ~20 Team Leaders and 1 Supervisor.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
• Comfortable with planned or unannounced audits.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Job description

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Hygiene Manager.

Company Overview

As a proud, family-owned business based in Glasgow, they produce a wide range of fresh food products for major retailers, foodservice providers and independent businesses across the country. With a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and innovation, they take pride in their products and the people who make them possible.

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.

Key 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
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment, ideally within food or drink.
• Comfortable dealing with planned or unannounced internal and external audits.
• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
• Experience managing a team of around 20 Team Leaders and 1 Supervisor.

Details

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday + occasional weekend work required. Working hours can be managed by the candidate and could be 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, with a 30 minute paid break each day.