Night Shift Operations & Hygiene Manager - FMCG

Night Shift Operations & Hygiene Manager - FMCG
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Location: Northamptonshire
We are seeking a strong and experienced FMCG leader from a food manufacturing background such as a Senior Production Manager or Factory Manager who is ready to take on a senior Night Shift Operations & Hygiene Manager role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a key leadership position, ideal for someone who has already operated at operational management level and has taken ownership of hygiene, food safety, and site standards as part of their wider remit. You will bring a hands-on leadership style, strong people management capability, and the ability to drive performance across a large, multi-functional team.
Experience in chilled foods, high-risk environments, BRC audits, and retailer standards would be highly advantageous.
The Role
Lead and manage a night shift team including two Hygiene Managers and approximately 40 Hygiene Operatives
Take overall ownership of site hygiene and operational standards across the night shift
Drive continuous improvement in cleaning efficiency, effectiveness, and operational performance
Develop and implement a forward-looking hygiene and operations strategy (up to 6 months planning horizon)
Lead, coach, and develop teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and high performance
Host customer visits and manage supplier and vendor relationships
Promote and embed a strong health, safety, and food safety culture across the shift
Monitor, manage, and deliver key operational KPIs
Lead investigations into microbiological results and drive corrective and preventative actions
Use root cause analysis to implement SMART actions and deliver measurable improvements
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Technical teams to ensure alignment
Manage labour, chemical, and cleaning budgets, including forecasting and cost control
Act as site lead for interim and enhanced cleaning standards
About You
A proven FMCG leader (e.g. Senior Production Manager, Factory Manager, or equivalent)
Strong experience managing large operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience of owning or influencing hygiene and food safety standards within a site
Strong communicator with the ability to influence across multiple departments
Confident in driving performance, standards, and continuous improvement
FMCG or food manufacturing experience is essential
Experience in high-risk or chilled food environments is beneficial but not essential