Raymond Short

Experienced Hygiene Manager with over 20 years' experience within food manufacturing environments including bakery, chilled foods, dairy, ingredients, meat processing and ready meals. Proven track record of leading hygiene teams, implementing hygiene systems, supporting BRCGS compliance, and maintaining high standards of GMP, food safety and housekeeping. Experienced in cleaning validation, HACCP, risk assessments, training and development, CIP systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

A hands-on leader with strong people management skills, recognised for developing teams, driving compliance standards and working collaboratively with Technical, Production and Engineering departments to achieve business objectives.

Hygiene Manager - Rhokett Ltd

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

Reporting to the Technical Manager with responsibility for site hygiene standards across production and warehouse operations.

• Managing hygiene operations and hygiene personnel across the site.
• Developing and maintaining hygiene systems and cleaning programmes.
• Conducting hygiene audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Supporting HACCP reviews and food safety compliance activities.
• Managing hygiene suppliers, chemicals and consumables.
• Delivering hygiene and GMP training to operational teams.
• Working closely with Technical and Production teams to maintain audit readiness.

Hygiene Manager - Paramount 21 Ltd

(2025-05 - 2026-01)

• Managed hygiene supervisors and operatives across multiple shift patterns.
• Implemented hygiene improvement initiatives to improve cleaning effectiveness.
• Coordinated routine cleaning and deep-clean programmes.
• Conducted GMP inspections and hygiene audits.
• Supported BRCGS and customer audit preparation.
• Maintained hygiene procedures, SDS documentation and training records.
• Performed cleaning validation and verification activities.

Hygiene Manager - The Cake Crew Ltd

(2025-03)

Short-term contract supporting hygiene improvement activities.

• Managed hygiene teams and cleaning operations.
• Coordinated deep cleaning schedules and hygiene plans.
• Investigated hygiene-related non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Conducted cleaning validations and verification activities.
• Supported customer and third-party audit preparation.

Hygiene Manager - Simply Lunch

(2024-04 - 2025-01)

• Managed site hygiene operations and team performance.
• Delivered hygiene training and maintained competency records.
• Supported BRCGS audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Managed hygiene equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Worked closely with Technical and Operations teams to improve standards and performance.

Hygiene Team Leader - Charlie Bigham's

(2021-11 - 2024-02)

Led hygiene teams within a high-care food manufacturing environment.

• Delivered team training, development and performance management.
• Conducted hygiene inspections, GMP audits and HACCP checks.
• Supported BRCGS compliance and audit readiness.
• Contributed to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Hygiene Manager - ABP Food Group

Hygiene Manager - Percy's Bakery

Production Line Team Leader - Bart Ingredients

Multi-Skilled Production Operator / Supply Chain Development Trainee - Andros UK

Hygiene Manager - Coombe Fisheries

Hygiene Team Leader / Hygiene Operator - Kensey Foods (Samworth Brothers)

Production & Mixing Supervisor - Proper Cornish

Multi-Skilled Production Operator - Penheale Organics

Multi-Skilled Production Team Leader - Richmond Ice Cream