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 Sales Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth and market penetration by generating leads, converting prospects, maintaining customer relationships, and executing regional sales strategies in assigned territories (Benin & Warri). This role is crucial in supporting ReelFruit’s expansion objectives and ensuring visibility and product performance in the field.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prospecting & Lead Generation
- Identify and research potential clients within assigned territory.
- Qualify leads and determine conversion potential.
- Develop and execute a structured prospecting plan to attract new clients.
Relationship Building & Account Management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Understand customer needs and propose solutions that align with their business goals.
- Manage accounts to drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Industry Knowledge & Product Expertise
- Stay up to date with industry trends and market dynamics.
- Maintain a strong understanding of ReelFruit’s products and offerings.
Sales Calls & Presentations
- Conduct effective discovery calls and in-person presentations.
- Handle objections and negotiate contracts with a focus on closing deals.
Sales Strategy Implementation
- Execute strategic sales plans as defined by the Sales Manager.
- Gather feedback from clients and analyze competitor activity to refine sales tactics.
Performance & Reporting
- Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Analyze sales performance data to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Submit accurate weekly and monthly sales forecasts and reports.
Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements
- HND/B.Sc./B.A in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience in FMCG sales (dried fruits or food industry preferred)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyze and solve problems using data
- Target-driven, self-motivated, and results-focused
- Collaborative mindset and strong work ethic
- Proficient in reporting and performance tracking
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