Hygiene Team Lead - Food Processing Facility

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Sur place; ZAR 55 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Overtime potential

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Hygiene Team Lead in Pietermaritzburg to oversee sanitation in a food processing facility. You will guide a team of sanitation workers, implement detailed cleaning schedules, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and train staff in proper sanitation techniques and PPE usage.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sanitation or cleaning in a food processing or industrial environment.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and sanitation best practices.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and sanitation equipment.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise a team of sanitation technicians in daily cleaning and hygiene tasks.
• Develop, implement, and enforce cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures for all facility areas.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with food safety regulations and policies.
• Train new team members on sanitation techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Monitor inventory and usage of cleaning chemicals and supplies; maintain stock levels.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, lines, and areas to identify hygiene deficiencies.

Connaissances

Sanitation leadership

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Team training

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel / record-keeping

Outils

Sanitation equipment

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hygiene Team Lead to oversee sanitation operations within a food processing facility in Pietermaritzburg. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene to maintain food safety and product quality. The Team Lead will be responsible for guiding a team of sanitation workers, implementing cleaning schedules, ensuring the proper use of cleaning agents and equipment, and conducting regular checks to guarantee compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in industrial or food facility sanitation and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This is a hands‑on supervisory position requiring dedication to maintaining a safe and sanitary production environment. We are looking for an individual committed to operational excellence in the Pietermaritzburg food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of sanitation technicians in daily cleaning and hygiene tasks.
• Develop, implement, and enforce detailed cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures for all areas of the facility.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Train new team members on proper sanitation techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Monitor the inventory and usage of cleaning chemicals and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, production lines, and facility areas to identify and correct hygiene deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, training, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to address any sanitation‑related issues impacting food safety.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report on team performance and hygiene status to the Sanitation Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sanitation or cleaning within a food processing or similar industrial environment.
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) and sanitation best practices.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and sanitation equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shifts and weekends, as required by the production schedule.
• Basic computer proficiency for record‑keeping.
• Reside in or near Pietermaritzburg.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and potential for overtime.
• Opportunity to work in the food processing industry in Pietermaritzburg.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• A supportive team environment.
• On‑the‑job training and development opportunities.