Hygiene Manager

Job Title: Hygiene Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and hands-on Hygiene Manager to take the lead on site standards within a busy production environment. The role will oversee the Hygiene Team, ensure robust cleaning and compliance practices are maintained, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, supporting audit readiness, and ensuring the site consistently meets its technical and microbiological targets. Working closely with the Technical Manager and wider production team, they will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on standards, compliance, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Hygiene Team, overseeing rotas, training, development, and performance

Manage site cleaning programmes, audits, and deep-cleaning activities

Coordinate specialist cleans, including equipment strip-downs where required

Work with the Technical Manager on pest control, audits, and site compliance

Carry out regular site inspections to ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained

Monitor key technical measures, including microbiological performance, HACCP, and equipment release

Investigate hygiene and microbiological issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Manage relationships with chemical suppliers and maintain effective hygiene systems and records

Identify and implement improvements to hygiene processes, equipment standards, and the Hygiene QMS

Ensure all relevant health, safety, hygiene, and food safety requirements are consistently met

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a hygiene-focused role, with the confidence to lead and develop a team

Clear and effective communication skills, with a practical and collaborative approach

A hands-on, proactive mindset and the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and requirements can change

Resilient and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to ongoing improvement

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

A consistent focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene, compliance, and operational performance

What's on Offer

Permanent opportunity within an established and expanding organisation

40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend requirements

The opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function

Scope to introduce improvements and make a visible impact on site standards and performance

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Hygiene Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of hygiene standards and drive continuous improvement within a busy food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role or contact Elena Dimitrova at (url removed) or at number (phone number removed)