Hygiene Manager

Focus Management Consultants; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and safety standards at a site in Wales. This senior role involves developing hygiene strategies and collaborating with technical teams to maintain high standards of food safety and quality. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in food manufacturing and proven leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for growth within a multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing with a strong understanding of water, chemicals, and microbiology.
• Proven ability to develop and implement hygiene strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with a calm, methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hygiene, Micro, and SHE standards across the site.
• Develop and implement hygiene strategy with technical teams.
• Build a hygiene-focused team.
• Ensure good practice is integrated with site performance.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Hygiene strategy development

Leadership and collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

The role of Hygiene Manager is a senior position focused on leading hygiene, micro, and SHE standards within a food manufacturing environment. You will be a valued senior member of the site, reporting directly to the Site Director and working closely with a Technical Manager. This visibility ensures Hygiene is a valuable partner to the successful running of a benchmark-for-excellence site. A multi-site group role is a strong possibility in the future given the business setup.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on all aspects of Hygiene, Micro, and SHE standards across the site.
• Develop, implement, and communicate the hygiene strategy in collaboration with technical and operations teams.
• Provide strong people leadership to build an accountable hygiene-focused team.
• Partner with Technical and Site leadership to ensure good practice is integrated with overall site performance.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality in line with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Engage in future-sited opportunities, including potential multi-site responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in food manufacturing with a strong understanding of water, chemicals, and microbiology.
• Proven ability to develop and implement hygiene strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with a calm, methodical approach.

Requirements & Expectations

• Senior role with a clear approach to developing and setting out the hygiene strategy.
• Ability to work closely with Site Director and Technical Manager and to influence across functions.

Location and travel

Rhuddlan, Wales, United Kingdom

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Production, and Other
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing

To apply, please send your CV today. Ref DAC54709

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