Hygiene Manager

Blakeney Point Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to oversee site hygiene operations in a food manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Hygiene Operatives, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and regulations while driving continuous improvement. Your expertise in food safety, allergen management, and pest control will be crucial in maintaining exceptional hygiene practices. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment where your leadership will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Hygiene Management experience in food manufacturing.
• Certifications in Food Safety and HACCP are essential.
• Expertise in allergen awareness and pest control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hygiene team to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage budgets and collaborate with service providers.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions for hygiene issues.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Proactive approach

Organizational skills

Communication

Root cause analysis

Budget control

Resource management

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Level 3 HACCP certification

IOSH Health and Safety certification

Tools

Hygiene management systems

Waste stream management tools

Job description

Hygiene Manager

Location: Wetherby

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Are you an experienced Hygiene Manager ready to lead a team and deliver exceptional standards in a food manufacturing environment? We are seeking a proactive and skilled Hygiene Manager to oversee our site hygiene operations. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing and managing a team of 8 Hygiene Operatives, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of environmental and equipment hygiene. You will also drive compliance with internal and external expectations, champion best practices, and foster continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and management for the site hygiene team, ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment.
2. Oversee hygiene, waste, and pest control systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and stakeholder requirements.
3. Develop and manage budgets for labour and consumables, collaborating with service providers and internal teams.
4. Support 3rd-party and customer audits by presenting data and conducting equipment inspections.
5. Investigate hygiene-related non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
6. Deliver on-the-job hygiene training and perform regular competency reviews for the team.

Skills and Competencies Required

Competencies

• 5+ years of Hygiene Management experience.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing.
• Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP certifications.
• Allergen awareness and pest control management expertise.
• IOSH Health and Safety certification.
• Knowledge of waste stream management and environmental awareness.

Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Proactive approach and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Budget control and resource management.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve >97% pass rates on allergen and environmental swabs.
• Drive quarterly improvements in GMP scores across the site.
• Ensure on-time closure of pest control and non-conformance actions.
• Maintain hygiene training and competency completion for all staff.

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