Supervisor (Cleaning) at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join our Speciality Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report to the Senior QA Technologist. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing cleaning for the entire factory and ensuring that good hygiene and food safety standards are in place.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Safety related studies e.g. Environmental Health, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Consumer Science, Microbiology
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in food factory or an FMCG cleaning operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience is essential.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, cleaning equipment, and sanitation practices.
• Computer literacy for reporting and record management (Excel, Word, Email, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO, FSSC 22 000).
• Leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good record keeping and reporting skills.
• Communication skills across multiple levels (cleaning team, production, QA, Supply Chain, etc.).

Duties & Responsibilities    
Team Management & Supervision

• Monitoring time and attendance of cleaning staff.
• Leading, schedule and monitor cleaning staff across all shifts.
• Allocating tasks and ensure effective coverage of all production and non-production areas.
• Managing staff overtime and number of working days as per BCEA and Company Policy.
• Managing staff leave and replacements (if applicable)
• Developing staff
• Compiling KPI’s.
• Conducting performance reviews, coaching and disciplinary actions where required.

Managing staff training on:

• Safe handling of cleaning chemicals,
• Verification of cleaning chemical concentration,
• Issuing of cleaning chemicals and consumables,
• Cleaning SOPs, including bodily fluid spillage & cleaning, glass breakage and foreign object procedures, etc.
• Cleaning equipment inspections.

Site food safety, health and safety, and environmental protocols,

• Conducting weekly staff meeting on issues and progress (minutes & attendance register)
• Verifying that your staff’s yearly medicals are up-to-date and valid.

Cleaning Program (PRP)

• Compiling and verifying:Master Cleaning Schedule,
• Cleaning SOPs,
• Equipment stripping schedule,
• Cleaning Inspection and Sign off documentation, and

Training material.

• Review and continuously improve cleaning program yearly.

Cleaning & Hygiene Operations

• Ensuring cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly and deep cleaning) are followed and completed.
• Supervising cleaning processes.
• Verifying and recording that cleaning has been completed to standard through checklists and post cleaning inspections.

Compliance & Food Safety

• Enforcing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, customer and company hygiene policies.
• Ensuring cleaning validation studies are completed on a yearly basis.
• Preparing for and supporting internal, customer and regulatory hygiene audits.
• Reporting and investigating any non-conformance, contamination risks, or pest control concerns.
• Maintaining accurate records of cleaning schedules, validations and corrective actions.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promoting and enforcing safe use of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensuring staff follow safe working practices to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Reporting and responding to hazards, spillages, or incidents immediately.
• Cleaning team must be thoroughly trained in handling and cleaning of bodily fluid incidents.
• Supporting environmental initiatives such as waste management and water usage reduction.

Management of Cleaning Chemicals and Consumables

• Monitoring stock levels of cleaning chemicals, consumables and equipment.
• Ensuring chemical and cleaning equipment / consumable storerooms are kept in a hygienic condition and according to the internal, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining daily issuing records and tracker up to date.
• Ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained and that workflows and POs are created in time to prevent shortages.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment is maintained, serviced, and in good working order.
• Managing cleaning departments costs.
• Conducting monthly stock take.

Internal Audits

• Conducting quarterly internal cleaning program audits with the Food Safety Coordinator.

Food Safety Management Review Meeting

• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of yearly Food Safety Management Review Meeting on Cleaning PRP.

Deadline:16th September,2025