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.