Job Description

Location

Fethard, County Tipperary

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced hygiene professional with strong leadership capability and a clear understanding of food manufacturing standards, including:

• Previous experience within a hygiene supervisory or management role in food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene compliance requirements
• Experience leading and developing operational teams
• Confidence managing hygiene schedules, audits, and compliance documentation
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach when working with Production and Technical teams
• The ability to maintain high standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to support a 5 over 7 night shift operation

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

IE

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical operational function within a high-performing food manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the standards that support product quality, food safety, and operational success across the site.

You’ll join a collaborative team environment where continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork are genuinely valued, with the opportunity to make a visible impact every day.

AdRef

INDB3

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Night Shift

Salary

Competitive Salary

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Night Hygiene Manager will be responsible for leading hygiene operations across site, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including:

• Developing and maintaining hygiene schedules to ensure full factory cleanliness and audit readiness
• Conducting daily hygiene inspections and post-production checks across operational areas
• Ensuring all hygiene activities comply with HACCP, food safety, and company standards
• Managing hygiene chemicals, consumables, and equipment to maintain safe and effective operations
• Leading, coaching, and supporting the Hygiene Team to ensure procedures and SOPs are consistently followed
• Coordinating team rotas, annual leave, and job rotation activities
• Working closely with the Technical Hygiene Co-Ordinator and Production teams to resolve hygiene-related concerns
• Monitoring hygiene KPIs and driving continuous improvement across hygiene performance and compliance
• Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring the site remains inspection-ready at all times

A critical leadership role keeping our site audit-ready, compliant, and production-ready every night.