Industrial Cleaning Supervisor - Tembisa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Comprehensive safety training

Opportunity to work with advanced tech

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Cleaning Supervisor in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead a team of cleaning operatives across production floors, machinery and support spaces, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience in industrial cleaning within manufacturing, strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, PPE, and health and safety regulations. Shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a supervisor in industrial cleaning within manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation in industrial environments.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively during production cycles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning operations within the industrial facility in Tembisa.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules tailored to industrial demands, including production downtime.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of industrial cleaning staff.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations, especially concerning hazardous materials and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to ensure quality and identify potential safety hazards.
• Maintain inventory of industrial cleaning chemicals, equipment, and PPE.
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of industrial cleaning machinery.
• Coordinate cleaning activities with production managers and safety officers.
• Implement best practices for hygiene and sanitation in a demanding industrial setting.

Skills

Team leadership

Industrial cleaning

Safety compliance

PPE handling

Production support

Communication

Tools

PPE handling

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the manufacturing sector based in Tembisa, Gauteng , requires an experienced Industrial Cleaning Supervisor. This role is critical for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency of their industrial facilities. You will lead a team of cleaning operatives, ensuring that all areas, including production floors, machinery, and support spaces, are kept to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial cleaning challenges, safety protocols, and team management within a manufacturing environment in Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning operations within the industrial facility in Tembisa .
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules tailored to the demands of an industrial environment, including production line downtime.
• Manage, train, and motivate a team of industrial cleaning staff.
• Ensure adherence to strict health, safety, and environmental regulations, particularly concerning hazardous materials and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas to ensure quality and identify potential safety hazards.
• Maintain inventory of industrial cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of specialized industrial cleaning machinery.
• Liaise with production managers and safety officers to coordinate cleaning activities and address specific needs.
• Implement best practices for hygiene and sanitation in a demanding industrial setting.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a supervisor in industrial cleaning, preferably within a manufacturing or heavy industry setting.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, especially in industrial environments.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively, especially during production cycles.
• Experience with PPE requirements and safe handling of industrial cleaning agents.
• Good communication skills to effectively interact with staff and management.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to unexpected cleaning needs.
• Must be available to work shifts if required and physically capable of performing tasks in an industrial environment near Tembisa .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with industrial experience and supervisory skills.
• Full-time, permanent position within a stable manufacturing company.
• Comprehensive training on industrial safety and cleaning protocols.
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial cleaning technologies and equipment.
• A role that contributes directly to the safety and efficiency of a major industrial operation in Tembisa .
• Supportive management and a team-focused work culture.