The housekeeping supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining the operational excellence of the production plant by upholding the highest hygiene and sanitation standards. This position is instrumental in ensuring that every corner of the facility, including high-traffic production areas, sensitive hygiene zones, employee welfare spaces, administrative offices, and external premises, meets or exceeds stringent cleanliness and safety benchmarks. The supervisor is tasked with meticulously planning, coordinating, and overseeing all sanitation activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory food safety guidelines and company policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Hygiene and Sanitation Standards
- Ensure compliance with local and international food safety and hygiene standards, such as HACCP, GMP, and FSMA.
- Implement and monitor strict sanitation protocols for all production and non-production areas.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment, surfaces, and floors are clean and sanitized per plant requirements.
- Oversee cleaning of high-risk areas, such as production floors, raw material storage, packaging zones, and processing equipment.
Team Management
- Train, and supervise housekeeping staff, ensuring they understand and follow plant sanitation procedures.
- Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule for daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks.
- Assign tasks and evaluate the performance of housekeeping staff, providing feedback and additional training where necessary.
- Maintain a positive and professional work environment, encouraging teamwork and efficiency among staff.
Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies Management
- Monitor inventory levels of cleaning chemicals, cleaning tools, and Cleaning PPE, ensuring timely procurement.
- Select and approve cleaning agents and disinfectants in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Ensure proper labelling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals, minimizing waste and risks to employee safety.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain detailed cleaning logs and records for all housekeeping activities, ensuring they are up-to-date and audit ready.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address any sanitation-related issues identified during inspections or audits.
- Participate in internal and external food safety audits, demonstrating compliance with hygiene protocols.
Health and Safety
- Ensure the housekeeping team adheres to the plant’s safety policies and procedures, including the use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals.
- Conduct safety briefings and training for housekeeping staff to minimize accidents and injuries.
- Investigate and resolve any hygiene-related incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance sanitation practices and recommend process improvements.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and innovations in cleaning methods, tools, and products.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement cross-functional hygiene initiatives.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and address cleanliness and sanitation issues proactively.
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of housekeeping staff.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for team coordination and report preparation.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety standards, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation equipment.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to resolve sanitation challenges and develop preventative measures.
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Food Science and Technology, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Microbiology or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of supervisory experience in housekeeping, preferably in a food processing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of hygiene standards such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000.
- Experience in managing cleaning equipment and sanitation chemicals.
- Proficiency in using cleaning scheduling software or tools is an advantage.
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The Plumber is responsible for the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all plumbing systems within the dried fruit processing facility. This role is crucial in ensuring that water supply, drainage, effluent system and equipment pipe system function efficiently to support continuous production operations. The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience handling industrial plumbing systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and working within a food processing environment where hygiene and safety are paramount.
The ideal candidate should be adept at reading blueprints, working with stainless steel and PVC piping, and ensuring compliance with food industry regulations. Additionally, they should have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, quality and production staff, to maintain optimal factory conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Installation & Upgrades of Plumbing Systems
- Install, repair, and maintain potable water supply lines, industrial drainage systems, and effluent systems.
- Design and implement plumbing layouts for new production lines, ensuring efficient water distribution and drainage.
- Install and calibrate water filtration systems, steam valves, and high-pressure piping to support food production processes.
- Modify existing piping infrastructure to accommodate new factory expansions or equipment upgrades.
- Perform welding, soldering, and pipefitting on copper, PVC, stainless steel, and galvanized pipes.
Preventive Maintenance & Inspections
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on plumbing infrastructure, including routine inspections of pipes, valves, pressure regulators, and pumps.
- Identify potential failures or leaks and perform proactive maintenance to prevent downtime in the production line.
- Maintain and service feedwater systems, grease traps, sump pumps, and wastewater treatment systems to prevent contamination.
- Inspect and maintain handwashing stations, restrooms, and sanitary drainage systems in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Record all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and designated factory logs.
Troubleshooting & Emergency Repairs
- Respond immediately to plumbing emergencies, including pipe bursts, leaks, drainage blockages, and boiler failures.
- Diagnose the root cause of issues.
- Repair or replace malfunctioning valves, pumps, seals, and other plumbing components with minimal disruption to production.
- Work alongside the electrical and mechanical maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair water-related components in food processing equipment (e.g., blanchers, washers, pasteurizers).
Compliance with Safety & Food Industry Standards
- Ensure all plumbing installations and repairs comply with local building codes, factory safety standards, and food processing hygiene regulations.
- Implement backflow prevention measures to prevent cross-contamination of potable and wastewater.
- Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain a sanitary plumbing system.
- Conduct risk assessments before carrying out maintenance in sensitive food production areas.
- Maintain proper chemical handling procedures for disinfectants and descaling agents used in cleaning water systems.
Support for Production Equipment & Infrastructure
- Work closely with the Engineering and Production teams to install and maintain water-related components of industrial equipment, such as: Blanchers, Cooling systems and refrigeration units, Handwashing stations and sanitation units, assist in maintaining HVAC and cooling systems that impact humidity levels within the factory.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed logs of all plumbing repairs, replacements, and upgrades.
- Prepare reports on water system performance, highlighting areas that need improvement.
- Track inventory of plumbing supplies and request materials before critical shortages occur.
- Participate in weekly maintenance meetings to provide updates on plumbing system conditions.
Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements
- BSc., Technical certification or diploma in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a plumber, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing codes, piping systems, water and effluent treatment principles.
- Experience working with high-pressure water systems, steam lines, and compressed air systems is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Basic welding, soldering, and pipe-fitting skills are an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety and hygiene.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and production teams.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in industrial environments.
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