Hygiene Manager

Are you an experienced Hygiene Manager looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing high-performing teams, and driving the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance. I'm currently partnering with a market-leading chilled food manufacturer in Buckinghamshire to recruit a Hygiene Manager for a key leadership role on their night shift operation. The Role: As Hygiene Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's hygiene function, ensuring standards of cleanliness, food safety, and audit readiness are maintained at all times. You will play a vital role in protecting product quality, supporting operational performance, and ensuring the site remains fully compliant with all internal and external standards. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you will lead, motivate, and develop the hygiene team, driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You'll also work closely with Technical, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure hygiene standards are fully integrated across the wider operation. Key Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the site hygiene team · Maintain exceptional hygiene and housekeeping standards across the facility · Ensure compliance with all food safety, customer, and audit requirements · Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hygiene processes and procedures · Work cross-functionally to support production efficiency and site performance · Coach, develop, and succession plan within the hygiene team What We're Looking For: · Previous Hygiene Management experience within food manufacturing · Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and audit standards · Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams · A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment Package: · £55,000 - £60,000 · Monday to Friday, Night Shift (Offering Flexibility) · Site-based role in Buckinghamshire If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation