Facility Manager

ISS India; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS India is seeking an experienced Facility Manager – Housekeeping to manage and supervise housekeeping and soft services at our manufacturing plant in Vadodara. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance, while leading large teams across shifts and coordinating with production and EHS.

Strong knowledge of SOPs, safety procedures, and audit requirements, plus MS Excel/MIS reporting, are essential to drive service quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; 5 years in housekeeping or facility management.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial plant environments preferred.
• Ability to manage large teams, shifts, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day housekeeping across plant, offices, and common areas.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• Develop schedules, SOPs, and checklists; conduct inspections.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, QA, and EHS for compliant operations.
• Maintain records, audits, and KPI reports; support audits.
• Manage suppliers, consumables, equipment, and cost control.
• Lead safety trainings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial housekeeping

Team management

Cleaning machinery

SOPs & EHS

Client coordination

Leadership & communication

Excel & MIS

Budget & service delivery

Education

Graduate

Tools

MS Excel

MIS reporting

Operational documentation

Job description

Job Description Facility Manager (Housekeeping)

Position: Facility Manager Housekeeping
Department: Facility Management / Operations
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Industry: Manufacturing Plant / Industrial Facility
Location: Manjusar GIDC,Vadodara
Qualification: Graduate preferred; relevant professional experience will be considered.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Facility Manager Housekeeping to manage and supervise overall housekeeping and soft services operations at a manufacturing plant. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, manpower productivity, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with client requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Housekeeping Operations

• Manage day-to-day housekeeping operations across the manufacturing plant, production areas, warehouses, offices, canteen, utility areas, and common areas.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards are maintained across all designated areas.
• Develop and implement housekeeping schedules, cleaning procedures, SOPs, and checklists.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure timely closure of housekeeping-related observations.

2. Manufacturing Plant Compliance

• Ensure housekeeping activities comply with plant safety standards, EHS requirements, and applicable hygiene protocols.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment.
• Maintain cleaning records, inspection reports, and audit documentation.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits.

3. Manpower Management

• Manage housekeeping supervisors, team leaders, and housekeeping associates.
• Plan manpower deployment, shift scheduling, attendance, and weekly offs.
• Monitor employee productivity, absenteeism, and attrition.
• Conduct training on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, equipment usage, PPE, and workplace safety.
• Ensure adequate manpower availability across all shifts.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with client representatives and plant management.
• Attend review meetings and address housekeeping-related complaints.
• Ensure service delivery as per agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

5. Vendor & Material Management

• Manage housekeeping consumables, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for procurement and maintenance.
• Control operational costs and optimize resource utilization.

6. Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Conduct toolbox talks and regular safety awareness sessions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cleaning productivity and service quality.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring housekeeping issues.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial and manufacturing plant housekeeping.
• Experience in managing large housekeeping teams and multiple shifts.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning machinery, chemicals, and consumables.
• Understanding of SOPs, EHS, safety procedures, and audit requirements.
• Strong client coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MIS reporting, and operational documentation.
• Ability to manage manpower, budgets, and service delivery independently.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in housekeeping/facility management.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing plant, industrial facility, engineering unit, or FMCG plant is preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale housekeeping operations and manpower deployment is essential.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Housekeeping service quality and inspection scores.
• Manpower fulfilment and attendance.
• Customer satisfaction and complaint closure.
• SLA and KPI achievement.
• Audit compliance and closure of observations.
• Consumables and operational cost control.
• Safety compliance and reduction in workplace incidents.

Preferred Candidate Profile: Candidates currently working as Facility Manager, Assistant Facility Manager, Housekeeping Manager, or Soft Services Manager in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment will be preferred.