Hygiene Manager

2 days ago

Newry, United Kingdom Bell Recruitment Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Job Title: Hygiene Manager
Reports To: Technical Manager / Operations Leadership

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene and facilities operations across all sites. The Hygiene Manager will ensure compliance, safety, and operational excellence, playing a critical role in maintaining food safety, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. You will oversee cleaning activities, manage service providers, and ensure all equipment and environments are safe, compliant, and hazard-free. Collaboration with departmental managers and leadership of the hygiene team are key to success.

Key Responsibilities

Hygiene Operations:

  • Lead, develop, and manage the hygiene team to maintain consistent, high-quality standards.

  • Plan, oversee, and verify cleaning activities across production areas, equipment, and facilities.

  • Maintain hygiene records, SOPs, and cleaning schedules to ensure audit readiness.

  • Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled hygiene activities.

  • Manage chemical stock levels and usage to ensure compliance and availability.

  • Support the Listeria Management Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Investigate post-clean micro failures and implement long-term corrective actions.

  • Ensure hygiene staff are trained, refreshed, and competent in their roles.

  • Collaborate with internal departments to meet hygiene and operational requirements.

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement to challenge and enhance performance.

Facilities Management:

  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facilities checks across departments and equipment.

  • Manage key contracts, including chemical supply, laundry, consumables, and PPE.

  • Arrange and oversee external contractors for facility upgrades and maintenance.

  • Lead capital expenditure projects, ensuring planning, resourcing, and ROI delivery.

  • Model and promote safe working practices through personal leadership.

Compliance & Reporting:

  • Report any issues that may compromise food safety or quality to the Technical Manager.

  • Monitor hygiene KPIs and implement improvements to optimize processes and labor efficiency.

  • Ensure cleaning activities are fully documented and traceable.

  • Address health and safety findings from audits.

  • Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in hygiene management within the food industry.

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to hygiene.

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for staff training and reporting.

  • Experience in managing complex facility development and capital projects.

  • Budget management and contractor coordination experience.

  • Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.

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