Site Manager (Contract Cleaning)

SUMMARY:
SITE MANAGER Food Processing Factory- City Deep, Johannesburg.

Our client looking for a competent professional with proven experience managing and leading a hygiene cleaning team within a food manufacturing environment to assume the Site Manager role at their client's food processing factory in City Deep.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas: - Drive a service excellence culture by enabling the team to provide a professional, cost-effective, and value-adding service to the client at all times. - Facilitate efficient budget and financial management by ensuring all expenditure is authorised and recorded. - Work with suppliers to obtain the most suitable and cost-effective equipment and consumables. - Manage the ordering and stock control of hygiene consumables and chemicals. - Manage the provision of hygiene cleaning chemicals and dosing equipment on site - including carrying out periodic chemical dosing checks, maintenance of equipment, and overseeing the safe storage, decant, transport and use of chemicals on site. - Maintain detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for all hygiene cleaning activities to ensure required standards are met. - Conduct compliance audits\/inspections of internal hygiene standards and documentation. - Support the Technical & QA teams in obtaining samples for testing and participating in microbiological investigations to drive improvements in site hygiene standards. - Provide training and awareness for all hygiene staff in all procedures (SOPs) relevant to their role. - Ensure all hygiene staff are trained and competent in all procedures relevant to their role. - Maintain authorised persons lists for each piece of equipment as required. - Conduct emergency response spill training for all relevant staff. - Ensure all tasks are conducted in accordance with all legislative, company and site health & safety policies, and ensure that all hazards, accidents\/incidents are reported and investigated in a timely manner. - Ensure material safety data sheets for all chemicals used on site are maintained, updated regularly, and are accessible to all staff. - Recruit, induct and develop competent employees. - Ensure all disciplinary incidents and staff absence are dealt with in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with company human resources policies. - Effectively communicate with all team members on a regular basis and provide opportunities for feedback and two-way communication. - Create an inspiring team environment where conflict and grievances are swiftly and sensitively dealt with. - Provide key performance indicator data as required and comply with all internal and external audit requirements. - Develop strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, management and other key stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement in site standards. - Actively comply with and enforce all relevant statutory, company and site policies and procedures. - Create a high-performing team by setting clear team and individual goals\/key performance indicators. - Motivate and coach the team. - Ensure understanding and adherence to company policies and procedures. - Identify technical issues in the factory and address timeously, or escalate to the Area Manager to ensure timely resolution. - Provide ongoing (daily\/weekly, etc.) verbal and written (weekly site reports) feedback to management and the client. - Review and update relevant cleaning processes\/documents in a timely manner. - Compile and submit reports and documentation to the Client, Management and\/or HR as per agreed timelines. - Liaise with HR to ensure effective management of leave, grievances, discipline, training, and performance. - Attend audits and submit corrective actions where applicable in a timely manner. - Complete, submit and file records and documentation in an efficient manner. - Attend Client and Company meetings as and when required. Attributes: - Strong client service focus. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage clients and motivate staff. - Well-organised with strong attention to detail. - Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. - Flexible and adaptable. - Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines. Qualifications and Experience: - Completed Matric\/Grade 12 certificate. - A tertiary qualification in a technical field will be an added advantage. - Extensive knowledge of hygiene cleaning processes, products, and supplies is essential. - At least 5 years' hygiene cleaning industry experience, two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory role. - Computer literacy (email and basic typing skills). - Must be willing to work overtime (including weekends and public holidays) and night shift. - Must be medically fit with the ability to lift\/move heavy equipment, operate high-pressure hoses, and work at heights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No late applications will be considered.