Night Shift Hygiene Manager – FMCG Manufacturing (Food Industry)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Friday 11:00 PM–9:00 AM

Are you an experienced hygiene professional with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement? We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Hygiene Manager to manage and develop a high-performing hygiene team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Role Overview:

You’ll be responsible for leading hygiene operations across night shifts, ensuring the site meets rigorous standards for cleanliness, safety, and compliance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive quality improvements and maintain best-in-class hygiene practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Hygiene Operatives to deliver scheduled cleaning activities
• Ensure compliance with BRC, customer, and legal hygiene standards
• Support engineering and production teams during maintenance and post-cleaning setups
• Oversee contracts for cleaning chemicals, laundry, pest control, and related services
• Develop and implement hygiene policies and SOPs in collaboration with suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement in hygiene procedures and equipment
• Train and develop team members to enhance flexibility and skillsets
• Maintain strong communication across shifts and departments
• Prepare documentation for audits and customer visits
• Ensure adherence to Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems

Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Management or Manufacturing Operations
• Experience in FMCG, ideally food manufacturing
• Level 3 Food Safety, IOSH Managing Safely, COSHH, HACCP

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills
• Proven performance management experience
• Customer-focused, flexible, and solutions-oriented

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and night shift allowance
• Opportunity to lead a key function in a growing business
• Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development

If you’re ready to take the lead in maintaining world-class hygiene standards and thrive in a night shift environment, we’d love to hear from you.