Production Hygiene Lead - Audit & Continuous Improvement

Allstaff Team; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Manufacturing Division is seeking a Hygiene Manager to own the hygiene function across the Glasgow site. You will lead a Hygiene Team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with BRC Global Food Safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a production setting and strong audit readiness. Based at our Glasgow site, the role focuses on hygiene excellence, microbial targets, pest control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment, ideally food or drink.
• Experience leading a team of ~20 Team Leaders and 1 Supervisor.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
• Comfortable with planned or unannounced audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Hygiene Team, including scheduling, performance management & training.
• Oversee hygiene schedules & cleaning procedures, with regular audits.
• Coordinate deep-cleaning activities, including equipment strip-downs.
• Support Technical Manager with pest control and audit readiness.
• Conduct shift inspections to monitor safety and hygiene standards.
• Achieve targets for microbiological trends, HACCP & equipment release.
• Liaise with chemical suppliers to maintain audit systems.
• Investigate microbiological issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation in line with BRC Global Food Safety Standard Issue 9.
• Continuous improvement of the Hygiene QMS.
• Prevent build-up & contamination on equipment.
• Maintain records of all hygiene & maintenance tasks & training.
• Adhere to health & safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Job description

Allstaff Manufacturing Division is seeking a Hygiene Manager to own the hygiene function across the Glasgow site. You will lead a Hygiene Team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with BRC Global Food Safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a production setting and strong audit readiness. Based at our Glasgow site, the role focuses on hygiene excellence, microbial targets, pest control and documentation.