Hygiene & food Safety Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in hygiene & food safety management, quality assurance and/or environmental monitoring programs.
• Preferably with export markets experience.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO, BRC, and other food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and training sessions effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.

1. Food Safety Strategy & Compliance

• Develops and enforces comprehensive food safety and hygiene policies aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP).
• Champions a strong food safety culture across all departments and leads organisational change initiatives.
• Monitors evolving food safety regulations and ensures timely updates to internal practices.
• Leads risk assessments and maintains robust recall and traceability protocols.

2. Analytical, Laboratory & Fish Health Management

• Oversees lab operations, fish health protocols, and biosecurity measures across production stages.
• Implements standardised analytical procedures and ensures rigorous quality control.
• Monitors environmental hygiene and sampling activities aligned with PRPs and CCPs.
• Tracks trends in fish health/product quality and initiates corrective actions based on data.

3. Training & Organisational Development

• Designs strategic training programs to drive awareness and compliance in food safety.
• Ensures continuous upskilling on food safety laws and internal procedures.
• Embeds food safety accountability through cross-functional collaboration.
• Fosters a learning culture focused on proactive improvement and risk awareness.

4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identifies emerging food safety risks and relevant technological solutions.
• Leads initiatives for hygiene infrastructure upgrades and system enhancements.
• Advises on strategic investment in innovative safety tools (e.g., digital traceability).
• Promotes a forward-thinking approach to improving food safety performance.

5. Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management

• Sets and enforces hygiene and food safety standards for suppliers and partners.
• Works with procurement and operations to ensure supplier compliance.
• Represents food safety interests with regulators, clients, and certification bodies.
• Inspects supplier conditions and ensures allergen and risk segregation protocols are met.

6. Record Keeping & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Maintains audit-ready documentation including cleaning logs, training records, and inspections.
• Uses data to detect trends, inform decisions, and address systemic issues.
• Integrates digital systems to enhance food safety transparency and reporting.
• Ensures regulatory and certification compliance through accurate record management.

7. Monitoring, Verification & Response

• Conducts regular audits and verifies hygiene practices across all operations.
• Oversees cleaning schedules, sanitation effectiveness, and swab testing.
• Investigates food safety incidents and leads CAPA (corrective/preventive actions).
• Coordinates pest control, incident reporting, and regulatory communication as required.

8. Team Leadership & Development

• Leads the hygiene and food safety team with clear expectations and consistent feedback.
• Plans resource allocation, staffing, and shift management for sanitation operations.
• Promotes accountability, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.
• Conducts performance reviews, recognises achievements, and ensures budget stewardship.