Job Title: Hygiene Manager - Nights
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £50K - £55K + industry leading Benefits

About the Role:
A leading food manufacturing organisation (meat produce) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee and improve hygiene standards across their production site. This pivotal role will focus on managing the hygiene team, with a particular emphasis on night shifts, while ensuring consistency and compliance across all hygiene operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and enhance hygiene standards across the site, promoting Clean As You Go (CAYGO) practices.
Oversee the hygiene team, ensuring daily operations align with production hygiene requirements.
Coordinate and manage periodic deep cleaning tasks and maintain accurate records of all hygiene activities and training.
Monitor and control hygiene stock levels, including PPE, and oversee ordering as required.
Serve as the primary contact for hygiene-related audit requirements and work closely with the QA team to address food safety concerns.
Implement and maintain systems to track Hygiene KPIs, including labour utilisation, cleaning schedules, and budget control.
Lead by example in providing hands-on training to ensure effective cleaning of production lines and facilities.
Drive compliance with site Quality Management Systems and health and safety regulations.
Manage the hygiene budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
Supervise in-depth cleaning of all machinery, equipment, storage areas, and structural surfaces, including high-level cleaning tasks.
Manage hygiene personnel and contractors performing specialised cleaning activities.
Participate in external audits and conduct internal audits in line with the technical schedule.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager role within food or drink manufacturing.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across teams.
Hands-on and visible approach, demonstrating credibility on the shop floor.
Recognised certifications such as COSHH, NEBOSH, IOSH, HACCP, or Food Hygiene qualifications.
A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.