Evening Hygiene Team Lead - Food Safety & Leadership
White Prince Mushrooms is a proudly Australian-owned business and one of Australia's leading mushroom producers. We are committed to producing premium-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Team Leader to lead our afternoon/evening Hygiene team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and experience in food manufacturing who enjoys leading by example and maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
About the Role
Working after production has finished each day, you'll lead a dedicated cleaning team responsible for ensuring our factory is thoroughly cleaned, sanitised and prepared for the next day's production. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you'll supervise the team while actively participating in cleaning operations. The role operates on a rotating seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.
Your Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the afternoon/evening cleaning team
Coordinate daily cleaning activities across production and High Care areas
Prepare and manage cleaning rosters to ensure adequate shift coverage
Train, mentor and support team members, including developing the Second in Charge (2IC)
Ensure cleaning is completed to the highest food safety standards
Complete and verify cleaning records and compliance documentation
Oversee the safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals
Liaise with Production Supervisors during shift handovers
Support environmental monitoring programs, hygiene inspections and food safety audits
Promote a strong culture of food safety, teamwork and workplace safety
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and enjoys developing people while maintaining high operational standards.
You'll bring:
Previous leadership or supervisory experience within food manufacturing, food processing or a similar hygiene-controlled environment
Demonstrated experience cleaning High Care or high-risk food production areas
Sound understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP and hygiene requirements
Experience with cleaning chemicals, dilution rates and safe chemical handling
The ability to train, motivate and support a team
Strong communication and organisational skills
Reliable attendance and availability to work a rotating seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:
Food Safety or HACCP qualifications
Chemical handling certification
Experience within fresh produce or chilled food manufacturing
Forklift or Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence
Current First Aid Certificate
Why Join White Prince Mushrooms?
Stable long term employment
Opportunity to lead and develop your own team
Supportive management and collaborative workplace
Ongoing training and professional development
A business committed to food safety, quality and continuous improvement
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