Multi-Site Food Hygiene Manager (FMCG) | Ops & Safety

Mitie; Nottingham, Willesden, Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Food Hygiene to lead hygiene operations across two major food manufacturing facilities in Harlesden and Leicester. The role requires regular travel between sites, a hands-on leadership style, and a focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction.

You will manage site teams, drive performance against KPIs, and maintain excellent client relationships while upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing or facilities management.
• Strong people management with coaching and development skills.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and shifts.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading sites through audits (BRC and customer audits).
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene operations across two sites (Harlesden and Leicester).
• Ensure service delivery aligns with KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop site management teams and frontline colleagues.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, quality, compliance and food hygiene standards are met.
• Lead audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
• Manage labour and budget performance to maximise profitability.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvements.
• Produce and present performance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Change management

Job description

Mitie is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Food Hygiene to lead hygiene operations across two major food manufacturing facilities in Harlesden and Leicester. The role requires regular travel between sites, a hands-on leadership style, and a focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction.

You will manage site teams, drive performance against KPIs, and maintain excellent client relationships while upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced