Night Hygiene Manager

We are seeking an experienced Night Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene operations and ensure exceptional standards across our food manufacturing site. You will manage a team of Hygiene Operators and be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality cleaning processes in line with company, customer, and legislative requirements.

• Lead and manage the night hygiene team to ensure all hygiene activities are completed to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and uphold our Clean as You Go culture.
• Oversee dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of production equipment in partnership with Production and Engineering.
• Conduct post‑clean checks and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures are consistently followed.
• Manage traceability records, cleaning schedules, glass/Perspex checks, metal detection and other controlled documentation.
• Take immediate action on food safety risks, including stopping production when necessary.

• Uphold all site Health & Safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of chemicals and hygiene consumables.

• Manage the hygiene budget, stock control, and ordering of chemicals and consumables.
• Liaise with chemical suppliers to maintain cleaning instructions, correct dosing, and equipment maintenance.
• Seek cost‑effective solutions and manage supplier non‑conformance.

• Provide training, coaching, and development for hygiene and operational staff.
• Deliver strong leadership to motivate and support the team in achieving departmental targets.

• Manage facilities and amenities related to hygiene.
• Support or lead ad‑hoc projects as required.
• Ensure all hygiene processes meet BRC/ISO and customer standards.

• Proven experience managing hygiene operations in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and man‑management skills.
• Knowledge of BRC/ISO standards and food hygiene best practices.
• Chemical handling and hygiene process experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to identify improvements in hygiene methods and work practices.

You will thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced environment and possess a proactive, resilient approach. You’re comfortable managing multiple tasks, handling unexpected challenges, and maintaining high standards at all times.