Housekeeping Supervisor/Laundry Executive

Role & responsibilities

1. Supervision & Staff Management

• Supervise daily housekeeping operations across production, warehouse, R&D, QC, and administrative areas.
• Allocate duties and monitor housekeeping staff to ensure coverage across all plant zones.
• Train and guide housekeeping personnel in proper cleaning techniques and GMP compliance.
• Conduct daily briefings and assign shifts as per operational requirements.

2. GMP & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with

  GMP

  ,

  FDA

  ,

  MHRA

  , and other regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain proper documentation of cleaning schedules, checklists, and cleaning logs.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure cleaning validation is performed where applicable.
• Report deviations or non-compliance related to cleanliness and hygiene to QA or plant manager.

3. Plant Hygiene & Sanitation

• Oversee cleaning of cleanrooms, production areas, corridors, gowning rooms, and other classified zones.
• Ensure use of approved cleaning agents and methods suitable for pharmaceutical environments.
• Monitor disposal of waste (biohazardous, chemical, general) as per SOPs and safety protocols.
• Verify pest control activities are performed as per schedule.

4. Inventory & Supplies Management

• Monitor usage and stock of cleaning materials, PPE, and consumables.
• Ensure only approved disinfectants and cleaning materials are used as per SOP.
• Coordinate with procurement for replenishment of supplies.

5. Audits & Inspections

• Ensure readiness of all areas for internal/external audits (e.g., FDA, WHO, ISO).
• Participate in plant hygiene audits; address gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain cleaning records for audit trail purposes.

6. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all housekeeping staff follow safety protocols, wear PPE, and are aware of MSDS for cleaning agents.
• Promote safe practices for handling chemical disinfectants and waste disposal.
• Conduct periodic safety drills or refresher training.

7. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and EHS teams to avoid disruptions.
• Escalate facility issues (leaks, spills, equipment failures) promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on housekeeping activities and submit to management.

Optional: Technical Areas

(Depending on plant scale and setup)

• Supervise cleaning and fumigation in HVAC ducts, ceilings, and high-risk zones.
• Assist in implementing 5S and lean housekeeping practices.
• Monitor environmental control areas and temperature-sensitive cleaning needs.