PURPOSE

The Hygiene Manager will lead and drive hygiene excellence across the flour milling operation by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective sanitation and pest management programs. The role will ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while safeguarding product integrity, consumer health, and operational efficiency.

THE JOB

• Develop, implement, and monitor site-wide hygiene and housekeeping programs in line with food safety standards.
• Manage and continuously improve the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and fumigation programmes across the site.
• Oversee product returns management, ensuring proper documentation, segregation, disposal, and implementation of preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, quality, and food safety requirements through audits and corrective action implementation.
• Drive a strong hygiene culture through employee awareness, training, coaching, and performance monitoring.

THE PERSON MUST

•  Possess strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene management systems.
• Demonstrate practical experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and sanitation operations.
• Have excellent leadership, supervisory, and stakeholder management skills.
• Be highly analytical with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HND/B.Sc. in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Professional hygiene certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Certifications in Quality Management, Food Safety Management Systems