Hygiene Manager

Location:  East Yorkshire
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

An established FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a Hygiene Manager to take ownership of site hygiene operations.

This is a newly developed management position, offering the opportunity to lead an established hygiene team, take responsibility for hygiene standards and budgets, and contribute to operational performance and continuous improvement.

The site operates within a structured manufacturing environment, with dedicated teams across Operations, Safety, Technical, Engineering, Hygiene, HR, Finance and IT.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Site Manager and work closely with operational and technical colleagues to maintain standards, support production requirements and develop the capability of the hygiene team.

Key Responsibilities

Hygiene Operations and Compliance

• Take full ownership and accountability for site hygiene operations and standards.

• Ensure hygiene practices meet relevant food safety, customer and audit requirements.

• Maintain audit readiness, including preparation for BRC and customer audits.

• Review existing hygiene procedures and working practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure hygiene activities support production schedules, product quality and site requirements.

• Maintain consistent standards during periods of increased production and seasonal demand.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, support and develop the night hygiene team, including seven team members.

• Set clear expectations and establish accountability across the team.

• Develop team capability through training, coaching and upskilling.

• Encourage employee engagement, ownership and participation in improvement initiatives.

• Build a team culture focused on quality, performance and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement and Performance

• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and performance.

• Use quieter production periods to plan training, review procedures and prepare for peak demand.

• Support the implementation of improvements in hygiene practices and operational processes.

• Monitor performance against agreed standards and targets.

• Work collaboratively with site leadership to resolve issues and implement sustainable improvements.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage the hygiene budget and associated expenditure.

• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational requirements.

• Review working practices and resource utilisation to support effective delivery.

• Balance hygiene standards, productivity and cost control.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A people-focused approach to leadership and team development.

• The ability to achieve results through coaching, guidance and clear expectations.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges.

• The ability to engage teams in change and continuous improvement.

• Strong organisational and planning skills.

• The ability to maintain standards during periods of increased demand.

• A clear sense of accountability and ownership for hygiene performance.

Working Hours and Benefits

• Contracted hours: 40 per week.

• Working pattern: Monday to Friday.

• Typical shift: 16:45-00:30 during normal and peak winter operations.

• Quieter production periods: Start times may be adjusted, potentially from 14:30, depending on operational requirements.

• Weekend working: Very occasional, depending on business needs.

• Annual leave: 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Pension: Company pension scheme.

• Additional benefits: Life cover and relocation support.

All enquiries will be handled confidentially. Further details regarding the employer and recruitment process will be provided at the appropriate stage.

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