About Nature's Best - The Fresh Food Experts
Nature’s Best is a 100% Irish family second generation owned company, based in Drogheda. Here at Nature’s Best, we produce over 250 fresh, healthy and convenient products for the major Irish retailers. These products include; bagged leafy salads, coleslaws, dips, stir fry, washed prepped veg, noodles, pasta salads, and grain salads. We also supply catering companies on a wholesale scale. With over 400 employees, our employees are our most valuable asset, and our continued success is due to their continued hard work and dedication
Nature's Best is seeking a skilled and motivated Hygiene Manager to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for ensuring food quality and safety through precise laboratory procedures, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage, lead and develop the Hygiene Team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
· Oversee all hygiene and cleaning operations across the factory.
· Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed correctly, on time and to the required standards.
· Carry out regular hygiene inspections, audits and verification checks.
· Liaise with the contracted hygiene company to ensure best practices are consistently followed.
· Develop, implement and monitor cleaning schedules.
· Prepare and manage hygiene team rosters.
· Maintain effective communication with QA, Production and Area Managers to ensure smooth operations.
· Work closely with Quality, Production and Maintenance teams to support food safety and production requirements.
· Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, BRC, health & safety and company procedures.
· Organise training and ongoing development for hygiene staff.
· Maintain accurate hygiene records, documentation and reports.
· Manage hygiene chemical and cleaning equipment stock, ensuring adequate supplies at all times.
· Support and provide leadership during night hygiene operations where required.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the hygiene department.
· Carry out any other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Previous experience in a Hygiene Manager or Hygiene Supervisor role within the food manufacturing industry.
· Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, BRC and hygiene best practices.
· Experience managing and motivating teams.
· Excellent organisational and planning skills.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
· Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
· Flexibility to support hygiene operations, including occasional night work when required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
Why Join Us?
At Nature's Best, you will be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and growth. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise will contribute directly to maintaining the highest standards in food production.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our continued success, apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
