Hygiene Manager

Cawingredients is a fast-paced soft drinks manufacturer based in Leeming Bar.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Hygiene Manager to join our team. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role where you'll work closely with Production, Planning, Technical, Engineering and external suppliers to ensure our hygiene standards remain exceptional while continuously improving cleaning performance, efficiency and compliance across the site.

This is more than a traditional hygiene management position. You'll play a key role in developing hygiene systems, optimising cleaning processes, supporting food safety standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, implement and maintain site hygiene procedures and cleaning standards.
• Train, coach and support operators and production teams on effective cleaning practices.
• Monitor cleaning techniques and hygiene performance across the site.
• Schedule cleaning activities and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Review microbiological data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain hygiene records, documentation and cleaning validation activities.
• Identify, source and implement appropriate hygiene equipment and tools.
• Lead continuous improvement activities focused on efficiency, sustainability and cost reduction .
• Review, optimise and update CIP programmes and cleaning routines.
• Work with Production and Planning teams to maximise cleaning windows within production schedules.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cleaning downtime while maintaining food safety standards.
• Support the development of best-practice cleaning systems across the site.

Chemical & Supplier Management

• Liaise with chemical suppliers to review products and cleaning systems.
• Evaluate chemicals from a safety, performance and cost perspective.
• Research and source hygiene equipment and consumables as required.
• Present recommendations and business cases for proposed improvements.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with BRCGS, customer and legislative requirements.
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits and site visits.
• Ensure all hygiene procedures, records and documentation remain audit-ready.
• Maintain traceability of finished products and associated chemicals.
• Support food safety initiatives across the business.
• Participate in investigations and corrective action activities when required.
• Ensure non-conformances are highlighted, investigated and addressed appropriately.

Health & Safety

• Support COSHH assessments and risk assessment activities.
• Deliver hygiene, COSHH and safety training where required.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the business.
• Ensure PPE requirements are followed and deficiencies reported.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and support corrective actions.
• Lead by example to ensure site hygiene and safety standards are maintained at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Hygiene Management experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene systems, food safety and cleaning validation.
• Experience with CIP systems and manual cleaning operations.
• Experience of scheduling hygiene activities and managing resources effectively.
• Knowledge of COSHH and risk assessment processes.
• Experience working with chemical suppliers and hygiene equipment providers.
• Demonstrable track record of implementing improvements that deliver efficiency, sustainability or cost savings.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within liquid or dairy manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP experience.
• Experience supporting BRCGS and customer audits.
• Experience sourcing and purchasing hygiene equipment and chemicals.

About You

You’ll be:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Positive with a strong "can-do" attitude.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving hygiene standards across a growing manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving change, improving processes and working collaboratively across departments to deliver outstanding food safety and operational performance.

Benefits at Cawingredients

At Cawingredients we value our team and offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance .

Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future:

• 5% Employee, 3% Employer

Annual Leave – Total Package 31 days ( inclusive of 5 recognised Bank Holidays)

Length of Service Leave – Rewarding loyalty with up to 4 extra days of annual leave:

• 5 years = 2 extra days
• 10 years = 1 extra day
• 15 years = 1 extra day

Life Insurance – Providing peace of mind with:

Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Prioritising your well‑being with:

Healthcare Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program – confidential support whenever you need it

Doctor Line & Fitness Programs – promoting a healthy lifestyle

Financial Well-being – We help you plan a secure future with free access to professional financial coaching.

Family-Friendly Policies – Enhanced Paternity Leave.

Company Sick Pay – Up to 10 paid sick days per year, ensuring support during challenging times.

Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping deals, and more through various platforms.

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