Industrial Cleaning Supervisor | Team Lead, Growth & Safety

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Cleaning Supervisor to lead cleaning operations within an industrial production environment. The role focuses on safety, quality and efficiency, coordinating schedules, training staff and liaising with production and maintenance to meet site needs.

Applicants should have at least 4 years in industrial cleaning with supervisory exposure, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in industrial cleaning or facilities maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Proven experience supervising cleaning teams in an industrial or manufacturing setting in East London.
• Solid knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, equipment, and chemical safety.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations relevant to South African sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of industrial cleaning staff, assigning tasks and overseeing daily operations in East London.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules for production areas, warehouses and common spaces.
• Conduct inspections to monitor cleaning quality and identify improvement needs.
• Train cleaning staff on equipment, chemicals and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Cleaning techniques

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Cleaning Supervisor to lead cleaning operations within an industrial production environment. The role focuses on safety, quality and efficiency, coordinating schedules, training staff and liaising with production and maintenance to meet site needs.

Applicants should have at least 4 years in industrial cleaning with supervisory exposure, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to problem solving.