Lead Housekeeper

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping duties alongside the team, including floor care, waste removal, restroom cleaning, breakroom upkeep, and supply replenishment.
• Set the standard for quality and pace of work through consistent personal performance.
• Complete assigned cleaning routes and ensure all areas meet company cleanliness standards before the end of each shift.
• Respond promptly to spills, hazards, or urgent cleaning needs on the shop floor or in common areas.

Team Guidance and Coordination

• Serve as the on-the-floor lead, directing daily task assignments and helping team members stay on track.
• Step in as the primary point of contact for the housekeeping team when the Housekeeping Supervisor is unavailable.
• Help train new team members on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Communicate team progress, issues, and supply needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Facility Standards and Inspections

• Conduct walkthroughs during and after shifts to verify cleaning quality and identify areas that need attention.
• Report facility maintenance concerns, including lighting, plumbing, flooring, and fixture issues, to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs of completed tasks, inspections, and supply usage.
• Identify opportunities to improve cleaning efficiency, consistency, and workflow.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all OSHA requirements, company safety policies, hazard communication procedures, and chemical-handling practices.
• Wear required PPE at all times and ensure team members do the same.
• Coordinate with Safety and Maintenance on spills, hazards, and facility conditions as needed.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and equipment according to product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of housekeeping or janitorial experience; experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Prior lead or senior-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, sanitation practices, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to read and follow product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), written procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to heat and noise and compliance with required PPE.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with team members and other departments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical cleaning duties for extended periods; ability to lift and move housekeeping supplies and equipment as required.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on leadership and setting the standard.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Attention to cleanliness, detail, and quality.
• Safety and compliance mindset.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Problem solving and responsiveness.
• Organization and time management.