Remote Hygiene & Sanitation Operations Manager

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for its Hygiene & Sanitation Services division. This fully remote role oversees strategic planning, operational execution, and financial performance of sanitation contracts across client sites.

You will lead a distributed team of site managers and supervisors to ensure compliant, cost-effective cleaning solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of operations management experience, strong budget and KPI experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management, preferably in cleaning, sanitation, or facilities management.
• Proven experience in managing remote teams and distributed operations.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, sanitation practices, and relevant regulations.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Exceptional client relationship management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Proficiency in operations management software and standard business tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of hygiene and sanitation services to meet SLAs.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to improve service delivery.
• Manage a remote team of site managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify revenue opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in sanitation management.
• Oversee procurement and management of supplies and equipment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching.

Skills

Operations management

Remote team leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for its Hygiene & Sanitation Services division. This fully remote role oversees strategic planning, operational execution, and financial performance of sanitation contracts across client sites.

You will lead a distributed team of site managers and supervisors to ensure compliant, cost-effective cleaning solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of operations management experience, strong budget and KPI experience, and excellent