At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a cleaning team in a busy food manufacturing facility while ensuring hygiene standards.
- Company: MJ Hygiene Management Services, dedicated to food safety and high cleaning standards.
- Benefits: $45-$55 per hour plus superannuation, permanent full-time role with consistent shifts.
- Other info: Training provided, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial cleaning and team leadership, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 $ per hour.
About Us
MJ Hygiene Management Services provides professional cleaning and sanitation services to the food manufacturing industry. We work closely with our customers to maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance. Quality over quantity is our approach. We believe cleaning should be done right the first time, with food safety never compromised to meet deadlines.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Hygiene Supervisor to lead our cleaning team at a busy food manufacturing facility in Ormeau. This is a physically demanding role where you'll work alongside the team performing industrial cleaning and sanitation while also managing staff, coordinating daily activities and maintaining hygiene standards. You'll work closely with the MJ Hygiene Site Manager and the customer's Site Supervisors and Quality Assurance team to review daily KPIs, pre-operational inspection results and opportunities for improvement. Our key performance targets include pre-operational inspection scores above 95% and passing hygiene and microbiological swab results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train and supervise the cleaning team while actively participating in daily industrial cleaning.
- Coordinate staff allocations, cleaning schedules, labour hours and daily priorities.
- Conduct post-clean inspections, investigate hygiene failures and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with the customer's Site Supervisors and Quality Assurance team to review daily hygiene KPIs and drive improvements.
- Liaise with the MJ Hygiene Site Manager regarding labour, staff performance, cleaning results and operational concerns.
- Ensure correct chemical dosing, safe equipment operation and compliance with food safety, GMP and WHS procedures, including machinery isolation and lockout/tagout.
- Maintain accurate cleaning records, complete site lock-up and perform authorised boiler shutdown procedures.
- Act as the designated first aid officer and assist with emergency procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in food manufacturing hygiene, industrial cleaning or sanitation, with previous team leadership experience.
- Good understanding of food safety, GMP and cleaning verification.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve hygiene issues.
- Good communication and organisational skills, with confidence to manage daily operations and take accountability for results.
- Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding cleaning duties.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain before commencing.
Highly regarded:
- Experience with HACCP, food manufacturing quality assurance, hygiene inspections, chemical dosing systems or labour management.
- Site-specific training will be provided for boiler shutdowns and lock-up procedures.
What We Offer
- $45-$55 per hour + superannuation, depending on experience (inclusive of applicable afternoon shift loading).
- Permanent full-time employment with consistent Monday-to-Friday afternoon shifts.
- Training and support from an experienced management team.
- The opportunity to lead a team and make a genuine contribution to food safety.
Industrial Cleaning Supervisor employer: MJ Hygiene
MJ Hygiene Management Services is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Gold Coast, offering a dynamic work environment where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to high hygiene standards in the food manufacturing sector. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a supportive culture, MJ Hygiene Management Services stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
