Hygiene Manager

Are you an experienced Hygiene Manager looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing high-performing teams, and driving the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance.

I'm currently partnering with a market-leading chilled food manufacturer in Buckinghamshire to recruit a Hygiene Manager for a key leadership role on their night shift operation.

The Role:

As Hygiene Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's hygiene function, ensuring standards of cleanliness, food safety, and audit readiness are maintained at all times. You will play a vital role in protecting product quality, supporting operational performance, and ensuring the site remains fully compliant with all internal and external standards.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you will lead, motivate, and develop the hygiene team, driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You'll also work closely with Technical, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure hygiene standards are fully integrated across the wider operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the site hygiene team

Maintain exceptional hygiene and housekeeping standards across the facility

Ensure compliance with all food safety, customer, and audit requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hygiene processes and procedures

Work cross-functionally to support production efficiency and site performance

Coach, develop, and succession plan within the hygiene team

What We're Looking For:

Previous Hygiene Management experience within food manufacturing

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and audit standards

Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams

A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment

Package:

55,000 - 60,000

Monday to Friday, Night Shift (Offering Flexibility)

Site-based role in Buckinghamshire

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.