We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor (Abeokuta)
Location: Abeokuta Ogun,
Employment Type: Full-time
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
- B.Sc Degree 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.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online