Leading family-owned business specializing in premium meats production and marketing seeks Night Hygiene Manager.
Based in Co Kildare, the company operates multiple manufacturing sites, supplying branded and private label products to retailers across Ireland and the UK, employing over 700 people with high-quality standards and a commitment to excellence in the food industry.
Job Purpose:
The Night Hygiene Manager will lead, manage, and develop the Hygiene team, ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment, continually improving hygiene practices, team development, and implementing safety measures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team Development: Attract, retain, and develop team members, ensuring they are well-prepared for current and future challenges, fostering a culture of care, commitment, and trust.
* Leadership: Develop strong leaders with effective delegation skills, promoting personal and team development, ensuring a robust succession plan is in place.
* Operational Efficiency: Enhance the employee experience by improving processes, working cross-functionally to communicate concerns and achieve optimal results.
* Company Culture: Contribute to a positive work environment where employees feel valued, providing open and honest communication, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining professionalism.
* Performance Management: Oversee and improve hygiene standards, safety compliance, water and chemical usage, quality, sustainability compliance, and staff attendance.
* KPI Monitoring: Ensure specific KPI measures are met, including quality audit scores, adherence to cleaning schedules, and environmental targets.
Requirements:
* Experience in managing hygiene standards and safety compliance ideally in a food production environment.
* Team management experience.
* Strong communication skills (internal, cross-functional, and external).
* Ability to manage and improve KPIs related to quality, cost, and environmental impact.