At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hygiene operations and manage a large team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: A leading food manufacturer focused on high hygiene standards.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a key leadership role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and hygiene standards while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in hygiene leadership and strong understanding of food safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Site Hygiene Manager to take full responsibility for hygiene operations across a high-care production site.
This is a key leadership role with accountability for delivering exceptional hygiene standards across all shifts in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
The Role
- Lead and manage site-wide hygiene operations across day and night shifts
- Oversee and develop a large hygiene team, driving a high-performance culture
- Ensure full compliance with retailer and regulatory hygiene and food safety standards
- Take ownership of hygiene systems, driving continuous improvement and sustainable standards
- Play a key role in audits, inspections, and customer interactions
- Lead from the front with a hands-on, proactive approach
- Support site performance through improvement and turnaround initiatives
About You
- Proven experience in a hygiene leadership role within high-care food manufacturing
- Strong understanding of working to major UK retailer standards
- Proven management experience, with the ability to act as the main site representative and key point of contact within the factory
- Experience of managing managers and leading large operational teams (approximately 58 employees)
- Strong understanding of audit preparation, audit staging, and audit hosting
- HACCP qualified with a minimum Food Safety Level 3 certification
- Working knowledge of COSHH regulations and food manufacturing compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership, hold accountability for outcomes, and drive positive operational results
- Strong resource management skills, ensuring efficient deployment of people and operational resources despite no direct budget responsibility
If this is of interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get in touch!
Site Hygiene Manager employer: ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions
Join a leading player in the UK food manufacturing sector, where you will thrive in a positive working culture that prioritises employee growth and continuous improvement. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on health and safety, this role offers the autonomy to lead HSE initiatives in a dynamic bakery environment, ensuring compliance and excellence while enjoying generous retail discounts and wellbeing support. This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a respected organisation.
Contact Details:
ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
