Role Title: Hygiene Manager

Location: Northamptonshire

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 3.30pm to 10.30pm

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview:
A leading and forward-thinking food production company is seeking a Hygiene Manager for their high-risk production facility. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping in food manufacturing.

The business is committed to innovation and excellence, with a vision to become a recognised leader in its product category. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting this vision by ensuring that hygiene standards meet regulatory and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Define, oversee, and enforce hygiene standards and procedures for all areas of the facility.
Collaborate with Engineering and Technical teams to enhance cleaning effectiveness.
Maintain walkway and factory hygiene to support the production of safe, legal, and high-quality food products.
Manage hygiene operative schedules, rotas, and absences to ensure consistent standards.
Ensure safe use of chemicals and cleaning equipment, providing staff training where necessary.
Coach and educate staff on documented cleaning procedures and general hygiene practices.
Contribute to the management of listeria control by implementing action plans and deep-cleaning protocols.
Work with the Technical team and other managers to address and report any damage or fabrication issues.
Champion site housekeeping standards and manage hygiene operations to achieve continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Foster cleanliness and hygiene awareness as part of the organisation's food safety culture.
Maintain compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and GMP standards.
Develop and manage Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs) and ensure proper adherence during cleaning processes.
Train and supervise staff on cleaning practices, ensuring food contact surfaces meet "Clean as You Go" standards.
Oversee cleaning schedules, ensuring thorough and consistent execution.
Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate with the Technical team to validate and improve cleaning processes.
Address customer and stakeholder concerns related to hygiene.

Benefits:

Annual Leave: 28 days, including Bank Holidays (Bank Holidays must be booked as part of leave entitlement).
Pension: Employer 3%, Employee 5%.
Employee Perks: Access to recognition programs, discounts on shops and gyms, and financial advice.
Bonuses: Ad-hoc performance-based bonuses.
Learning & Development: Opportunities for growth and professional development