Cleaning Supervisor

Introduction

Located at Morningside, our family-owned business is Brisbane’s premier seafood wholesaler and retail market. Established initially as a retailer, we have built a strong foundation and loyal customer base which has expanded to working with chefs across SE QLD within our rapidly growing wholesale operation. We operate 7 days a week with our banner encompassing The Fish Factory Kitchen and Bistro, The Fish Factory Retail Market and Wholesale division, and The Sushi Factory. 

Our business is founded on relationships, not revenue, and our people and community make us who we are today.  Being part of The Fish Factory team empowers you to make sure that every customer can feel the difference and we are living our purpose at being at the heart of hospitality.

Find out more about our operations at https://www.fishfactory.com.au/ 

At the Fish Factory, we love what we do. We are always curious and work for the community!

What’s on offer?

The Fish Factory is excited to announce a job opportunity for a Cleaning Supervisor, operating on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will join an established team of cleaners and lead our cleaning team in daily duties around our retail and warehouse areas. The role will see the successful candidate work closely with a range of management heads, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are upheld throughout the business. Being a natural people person, the successful candidate will be able to successfully delegate tasks and manage a team and roster. This role includes on the job training and genuine opportunities for advancement and career development. You will be exposed to a wide range of facilities, warehouse operations, machinery and working areas, which will grow your skill and expertise. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn and improve efficiencies throughout the cleaning team. 

Your role

This is a full-time position working 45 hours (less breaks), operating a Tuesday – Saturday roster. Leading a team, you will be responsible for all cleaning activities and duties within the business. Ensuring all areas of the business are prepped for next-day operations, the successful candidate will have an eye for detail and strong communication skills. Being a natural leader, you will be able to delegate tasks through your team and ensure efficiencies are being always maintained. 

The main responsibilities of the position are:

• Managing and overseeing the shutdown and preparation of plant for next day operations
• Reporting to management figures
• Taking feedback and executing direction from senior management
• Ensuring warehouse and retail areas are cleaned within appropriate time frames
• Roster management 
• Cleaning and sanitation of seafood processing equipment and warehouse areas
• General warehouse cleaning duties

Experience, qualifications & personal attributes 

Essential

1. Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor or head cleaner 
2. Ability to lead a team and possess strong communication skills
3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
4. Ability to organise, prioritise, multitask, be flexible and meet deadlines. 
5. Work well with others and be a team player.
6. Strong work ethic.
7. Proactive work style. 

Desirable, but not necessary

1. Strong understanding of commercial and warehouse cleaning.
2. HACCP certified