Hygiene Manager

Synergi Recruitment; Southall; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£55,000-£60,000 salary

Mon-Fri working pattern

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Senior Hygiene Manager for a global frozen bakery leader. The role is based on a busy FMCG site in the UK, focusing on food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in manufacturing hygiene, an advanced Food Hygiene qualification and strong HACCP/COSHH knowledge. You will lead audits, manage budgets, and collaborate with Operations, Technical, Engineering and Health & Safety teams.

Formación

• 8–10 years in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• At least five years leading hygiene operations.
• Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, COSHH and food safety legislation.
• Proven leadership, people development and performance management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop the hygiene team, driving food safety and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement hygiene strategies, cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, retailer standards and food safety legislation.
• Lead audits with customers, regulators and third parties; drive corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental compliance, waste management and pest control programmes.
• Monitor hygiene KPIs and implement preventative improvements.
• Manage budgets, resources, contractors and suppliers; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical, Engineering and Health & Safety teams.
• Report hygiene performance and improvement initiatives to site leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership

HACCP

COSHH

Budgets

Audits

Stakeholder mgmt

Continuous improvement

Communication

Risk management

Problem-solving

Educación

Advanced Food Hygiene qualification

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a global leader in frozen bakery products. With over 40 years of expertise, they offer a wide range of products for both foodservice and retail.

Job Role & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hygiene Manager to lead and develop the site hygiene function within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, environmental compliance and operational efficiency, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the hygiene team, fostering a strong culture of food safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement hygiene strategies, cleaning schedules and effective sanitation procedures.

• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, retailer standards and relevant food safety legislation.

• Lead customer, regulatory and third-party audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed promptly.

• Oversee environmental compliance, waste management and pest control programmes.

• Monitor hygiene KPIs, investigate root causes and implement preventative and improvement measures.

• Manage departmental budgets, resources, contractors and suppliers, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Collaborate with Operations, Technical, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to maintain high standards and support production requirements.

• Report hygiene performance and improvement initiatives to the site leadership team.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 8–10 years' experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment, including at least five years leading hygiene operations.

• An advanced Food Hygiene qualification.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, COSHH and food safety legislation.

• Proven experience in team leadership, people development and performance management.

• Experience managing budgets, resources and external service providers.

• A strong track record of leading audits and maintaining regulatory and customer compliance.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to risk management, decision-making and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills:

• IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent qualification.

• An Environmental Management qualification.

• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training.

• Experience within bakery, food manufacturing or high-care environments.

• Project management experience.

Benefits Include:

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Opportunity to shape and develop a critical site function

• Career progression within a well-established manufacturing business

• Collaborative leadership team and continuous improvement culture