Hygiene Supervisor - Food Production

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Hygiene Supervisor to lead the sanitation team and uphold food safety standards in a major food production facility. You will supervise daily hygiene operations, implement cleaning schedules, and conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.

The role focuses on developing the hygiene program, mentoring staff, and ensuring safe handling of cleaning chemicals while collaborating with production management to maintain high

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or sanitation in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and regulatory standards.
• Experience supervising a team and cleaning operations.
• Excellent understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the daily hygiene operations of the food production facility.
• Develop, implement, and monitor cleaning schedules and validation processes for all production areas and equipment.
• Conduct regular hygiene audits and inspections, identifying non-compliance and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies, ensuring correct usage and storage.
• Train and develop the hygiene team, fostering a culture of safety and quality consciousness.

Skills

Hygiene experience

HACCP knowledge

Team supervision

Cleaning chemicals

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a proactive and experienced Hygiene Supervisor for their food production facility in Vereeniging . This vital role ensures that all sanitation and hygiene standards within the plant meet and exceed regulatory requirements, safeguarding product safety and quality. You will lead a team of hygiene operatives, implement rigorous cleaning schedules, and conduct regular audits to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to food safety excellence within a leading food manufacturing operation in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the daily hygiene operations of the food production facility.
• Develop, implement, and monitor cleaning schedules and validation processes for all production areas and equipment.
• Conduct regular hygiene audits and inspections, identifying non-compliance and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies, ensuring correct usage and storage.
• Train and develop the hygiene team, fostering a culture of safety and quality consciousness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a hygiene or sanitation role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Experience in supervising a team and managing cleaning operations.
• Excellent understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with production and management teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the food production sector.
• Extensive training on food safety and hygiene best practices.
• A crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products.
• Be part of a team dedicated to maintaining high standards in Vereeniging .