Remote Sanitation Operations Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,958,000 - 2,936,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level pay

Full remote work

Health & retirement benefits

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Sanitation Operations Manager to lead and optimize sanitation and cleaning programs across multiple sites. This fully remote role involves setting strategic direction, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading large-scale sanitation operations and a passion for maintaining high cleanliness and safety levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in sanitation, facility or operations management, with remote/oversight experience.
• Experience developing large-scale sanitation programs and policies.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sanitation strategies and operational plans for multiple facilities.
• Oversee procurement and management of cleaning supplies, equipment, and technology.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of sanitation professionals.
• Implement quality assurance programs and metrics to monitor sanitation outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sanitation best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Remote team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management or related field

Tools

FM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Remote Sanitation Operations Manager to lead and optimize their sanitation and cleaning programs across various sites. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in hygiene management and operational efficiency without geographical constraints. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and driving continuous improvement in sanitation standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in large-scale sanitation operations and a passion for maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and safety, working remotely to support operations that may include areas near Centurion .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sanitation strategies and operational plans for multiple facilities.
• Oversee the procurement and management of cleaning supplies, equipment, and technology.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage departmental budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a remote team of sanitation professionals and supervisors.
• Implement robust quality assurance programs and performance metrics to monitor and improve sanitation outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sanitation best practices into overall business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sanitation, facility management, or operations management, with a significant portion in a remote or oversight capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing large-scale sanitation programs and policies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing significant operational budgets.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using technology and software for operational management and reporting is essential for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits package.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a substantial impact on organizational hygiene standards globally.