Hygiene Manager

Lead a Critical Function at the Heart of Food Safety and Site Performance

We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead site-wide sanitation and hygiene operations on night shift within a large-scale food manufacturing environment.

This is a critical leadership role accountable for the hygiene, sanitation and cleaning standards of the entire site. Leading a large operational team, you will ensure the highest standards of food safety, compliance and operational readiness while driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellence.

Your leadership will play a direct role in protecting product integrity, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting world-class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all hygiene and sanitation activities across the site, ensuring safe, efficient and effective execution of cleaning operations.
• Drive a culture of ownership, accountability and high performance across a large hygiene team operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, environmental, regulatory and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain hygiene programs aligned with internal standards, customer requirements, BRCGS certification and industry best practice.
• Own pre-operational hygiene activities, ensuring production areas are released to the required standard and effectively handed over to Quality Assurance and Operations teams.
• Lead hygiene audit readiness and ensure all records, documentation and verification activities are accurately maintained.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, performance management and succession planning.
• Manage external cleaning contractors and chemical suppliers, ensuring service delivery, cost effectiveness and compliance obligations are met.
• Oversee the effective management of cleaning chemicals, consumables, equipment maintenance and hygiene inventory.
• Conduct hygiene inspections, risk assessments and compliance audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead microbiological investigations, corrective actions and root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hygiene performance, efficiency and operational reliability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain leaders to ensure site hygiene standards support operational excellence and customer expectations.
• Champion best-practice hygiene standards and influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.

About You

• Significant leadership experience in hygiene, sanitation, food safety or quality within a large-scale food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and sanitation requirements across both high-risk and low-risk production areas.
• Proven ability to lead, engage and develop large operational teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing food safety compliance, audit programs and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced problem-solving, investigative and root cause analysis capability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple functions.
• Commercially minded with experience managing contractors, suppliers and operational budgets.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving operational excellence.
• A visible, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and drives continuous improvement.

Why Join Primo

At Primo, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You’ll also enjoy:

• • Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
  • Annual bonus program rewarding performance
  • Exclusive savings at the Primo onsite butcher & deli shop
  • Free onsite parking for an easy commute
  • A major FMCG business with long-term career growth and development pathways
  • A market-leading brand with a strong reputation in the industry
  • A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, growth, and excellence

If you are a proven leader with a passion for food safety, sanitation excellence and building high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Application close: 19 July 2026