Hygiene Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. You will maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement and team development.

Responsibilities include leading the hygiene team, ensuring effective cleaning and sanitation, and collaborating with Manufacturing, Technical and Engineering teams to protect product integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Hygiene Manager or in a similar leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, cleaning systems and sanitation.
• Demonstrable people management and team development experience.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Understanding of food safety, health and safety, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: a relevant food safety or hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the hygiene team to deliver high standards of performance and accountability.
• Oversee cleaning, sanitation, and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technical and Engineering teams to maintain hygiene and product integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance cleaning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage hygiene budgets, labour, equipment, chemicals and resources.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements as needed.
• Oversee contractors and related service contracts.
• Provide training and performance development for the team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Relevant food safety/hygiene qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance, while driving continuous improvement, team development and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the hygiene team to deliver high standards of performance and accountability.
• Ensure effective cleaning and sanitation across the site, meeting food safety, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with company procedures.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Technical and Engineering teams to maintain hygiene standards and protect product integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve cleaning effectiveness, operational performance and efficiency.
• Manage hygiene budgets, labour, equipment, chemicals and resources effectively.
• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs, identifying and implementing improvements where required.
• Oversee relevant contractors, waste management and hygiene-related service contracts.
• Ensure appropriate training, development and performance management across the team.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager or similar leadership role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, cleaning systems and sanitation practices.
• Demonstrable people management and team development experience.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Understanding of food safety, health and safety, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant food safety, hygiene or technical qualification is desirable.