Hygiene Manager

Cheryl's Cookies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in the Blackpool Area is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee all hygiene operations during an exciting period of growth. This role requires managing the hygiene team, ensuring food safety compliance, and developing effective hygiene practices. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in food manufacturing and strong knowledge of hygiene systems. This position offers a chance to shape hygiene standards and contribute to upcoming projects. Competitive salary in the range of £50,000 to £55,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager or Senior Hygiene Supervisor in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene systems, and audit requirements.
• Experience with pest control programs in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage site hygiene team for daily and deep-cleaning activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and audits.
• Develop hygiene schedules, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage pest control programs and liaise with providers.
• Investigate hygiene issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for hygiene performance.
• Collaborate with Technical, QA, and Operations teams.

Skills

Food safety standards knowledge

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Level 3 qualification in Food Hygiene

Job description

Location: Blackpool Area

Salary: £50,000 £55,000

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

The Role

A leading food manufacturing business is currently seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to join the site during an exciting period of growth and transformation. With multiple new and innovative projects scheduled to commence in 2026, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping hygiene standards and supporting the sites long-term strategy.

The successful Hygiene Manager will be responsible for overseeing all hygiene operations across the site, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and compliance are consistently achieved within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and leading the site hygiene team to deliver effective daily and deep-cleaning activities
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety standards, audits, and customer requirements
• Developing and maintaining hygiene schedules, procedures, and best practice
• Managing pest control programs and liaising with external pest control providers
• Investigating hygiene-related issues and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hygiene performance and efficiency
• Working closely with Technical, QA, and Operations teams
• Contributing to hygiene requirements for upcoming capital projects planned for 2026
• Ensuring all hygiene activities meet health & safety and food hygiene regulations

About The Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Hygiene Manager or Senior Hygiene Supervisor within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene systems, and audit requirements
• Experience managing pest control programs within a manufacturing environment
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Food Hygiene (essential)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• A proactive approach with a clear passion for continuous improvement

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