Hygiene Manager

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  • €55,000 - 65,000
  • Bantry, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

About Your New Employer

  • Join a growing food manufacturing business with a strong focus on food safety, quality and hygiene.

  • Work in a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Technical colleagues.

  • Build your career with opportunities for progression, training and development.

About Your New Job

As Hygiene Manager, you will report to the Technical Manager and take responsibility for hygiene and sanitation across the factory. You will:

  • Lead, train and develop a hygiene team of 12, managing shift planning and team performance.

  • Develop and maintain the site’s Hygiene Management System in line with HACCP, BRC/IFS standards and food safety legislation.

  • Manage cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures, verifying cleaning effectiveness across production and non-production areas.

  • Oversee allergen controls, cross-contamination prevention and hygiene zoning.

  • Ensure the safe use, storage and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment, with appropriate staff training.

  • Prepare for internal, customer and third-party audits, maintaining accurate hygiene records and documentation.

  • Investigate hygiene incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

  • Monitor hygiene KPIs and work with other departments to improve cleaning processes, operational efficiency and food safety.

What Skills You Need

  • Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager or Senior Hygiene Supervisor within food manufacturing.

  • Experience leading hygiene teams in a high-risk food production environment.

  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC/IFS standards, food safety legislation and microbiological risks.

  • Strong leadership and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and accurate documentation.

  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

  • Availability to work the evening shift, from 4pm to midnight.

What’s on Offer

  • Career progression within a growing food manufacturing business.

  • Training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

  • Relocation support and assistance with finding accommodation.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button, or get in touch with Patrycja (21) 235 9142 for more information.

If this role isn’t quite right for you but you’re looking for something similar, please feel free to get in touch.

Patrycja Glab Recruitment Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

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