Hygiene Manager

About the Role

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a dedicated Night Hygiene Manager for its Fethard, County Tipperary facility. This crucial leadership position is responsible for overseeing the overnight hygiene operations, ensuring the factory consistently adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and audit compliance. You will collaborate closely with the Technical and Production departments to maintain a safe, efficient, and production-ready environment for each new day. This is a hands-on role for an experienced hygiene professional looking to drive standards, support teams, and enhance performance in a dynamic food manufacturing setting. The role operates on a 5-day over 7 schedule, including potential weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive hygiene schedules to guarantee factory cleanliness and audit readiness.
• Conduct daily hygiene inspections and post-production checks throughout operational areas.
• Ensure all hygiene activities strictly comply with HACCP, food safety regulations, and company standards.
• Manage hygiene chemicals, consumables, and equipment to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support the Hygiene Team, ensuring consistent adherence to procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate team rotas, manage annual leave, and oversee job rotation activities.
• Collaborate with the Technical Hygiene Co-Ordinator and Production teams to address and resolve hygiene-related issues.
• Monitor key hygiene performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in hygiene performance and compliance.
• Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring the site is always prepared for inspections.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced hygiene professional with strong leadership capabilities and a thorough understanding of food manufacturing standards. Key qualifications include:

• Proven experience in a hygiene supervisory or management role within the food manufacturing industry.
• A solid grasp of HACCP, food safety principles, and hygiene compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing operational teams.
• Proficiency in managing hygiene schedules, conducting audits, and handling compliance documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with Production and Technical teams.
• The capacity to uphold high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate a 5-day over 7 night shift operation.

Why Sofina Foods?

This position offers the chance to take ownership of a vital operational function within a successful food manufacturing environment. You will contribute significantly to product quality, food safety, and overall operational success. Join a team that values continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork, where you can make a tangible impact daily.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is a global food company with over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, dedicated to delivering high-quality meat and seafood products. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. At Sofina, you can develop your skills, make a difference, and work with responsibly sourced products. Our ambition is to be the world's most successful food company.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Night Shift

Location: Fethard, County Tipperary

Hours of Work: Full-time

Company: Sofina Foods

Country Code: IE

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