Remote Lead Hygiene Operations Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay + bonus

Global health insurance

Retirement savings plan

International career growth

Cutting-edge training resources

Remote work within SA

Industry impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Hygiene Operations Specialist to shape hygiene standards across a global client portfolio, with focus on East London, Eastern Cape. This senior role requires strategic thinking, remote team leadership, and implementation of cutting-edge hygiene protocols.

You will oversee remote teams, develop risk assessment frameworks, and drive compliance with international hygiene standards while enabling innovative and sustainable practices across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 8+ years in hygiene management, operations and leadership with strategic planning focus.
• Experience leading remote or dispersed teams; knowledge of HACCP/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of global hygiene programs.
• Mentor remote hygiene operations staff for service excellence.
• Develop risk assessment frameworks to mitigate hygiene threats.
• Collaborate with clients to tailor hygiene solutions to regulatory needs.
• Drive innovation in hygiene practices and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and deliver advanced hygiene training programs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on complex hygiene challenges.
• Manage KPIs and report program effectiveness to leadership.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in facility management solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Lead Hygiene Operations Specialist to shape and elevate hygiene standards across their diverse client portfolio, with specific attention to operations impacting East London, Eastern Cape . This senior remote role requires a strategic thinker adept at developing and implementing cutting-edge hygiene protocols, managing remote teams, and driving operational excellence through innovative solutions. You will be instrumental in ensuring client sites maintain the highest levels of cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance, contributing significantly to public health and well-being. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in hygiene management, a deep understanding of risk assessment, and the ability to lead and inspire a dispersed team effectively, all from a remote working setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of best-in-class hygiene and sanitation programs across multiple client sites globally.
• Oversee and mentor a team of remote hygiene operations staff, ensuring consistent service delivery and performance excellence.
• Develop comprehensive risk assessment frameworks and protocols to identify and mitigate potential hygiene-related threats.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to tailor hygiene solutions to specific operational needs and regulatory environments, including those relevant to East London .
• Drive innovation in hygiene practices, evaluating and integrating new technologies and sustainable methodologies.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with all relevant national and international health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and deliver advanced training programs for hygiene teams and client personnel.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing high-level guidance and support on complex hygiene challenges.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for hygiene operations and report on overall program effectiveness to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in hygiene management, operations, and leadership, with a strong focus on strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing large-scale hygiene programs.
• Proven experience in leading and managing remote or geographically dispersed teams.
• In-depth knowledge of international hygiene standards, regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO standards), and risk management principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology for remote collaboration, data analysis, and operational management.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented global organization.
• A strong commitment to promoting health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan contributions.
• Significant opportunities for international career advancement and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and industry-leading training resources.
• Work from any approved location within South Africa.
• Be at the forefront of shaping hygiene standards in the global facility management industry.