Seeking Advice: How Do You Manage Housekeeping in a Manufacturing Company?

Respected seniors,

Recently, I have joined a manufacturing company. Does anybody have a plan or idea for entire housekeeping?

Regards,
Vivek

Dear Vivek,

Every organization has a different plan or SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for their respective facility. You may either outsource the service or hire people on the roll and manage things. In either case, you need to take care of a couple of things:

1. Total area and the number of Housekeeping boys/ladies needed.
2. Schedule of cleaning/dusting/waste disposal (how many times in a day).
3. Monthly budget and materials required for the overall housekeeping of the facility.
4. Pantry housekeeping is separate.

Let me know if you need more information. When managing housekeeping, get used to working 24/7 as the phone starts ringing as early as 6 am. Good Luck.

Geeti

Dear Vivek,

Every organization has a different plan/SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for its respective facility. You may either outsource the service or hire people on the payroll and manage things. In either case, you need to take care of a couple of things:

1. Total area and the number of Housekeeping boys/ladies needed.
2. Schedule of cleaning/dusting/waste disposal (how many times in a day).
3. Monthly budget and materials required for the overall housekeeping of the facility.
4. Pantry housekeeping is separate.

Let me know if you need more information. While managing housekeeping, get used to working 24/7 as the phone starts ringing as early as 6 am :-) Good luck!

Geeti

Factories Act and GHP (Good Hygiene Practices) are crucial regulations used in the food processing and pharmaceutical sectors.

Dear Vivek,

Housekeeping can be approached in various ways. Firstly, there is simple cleaning. Secondly, there is a systematic approach to housekeeping which follows the 5-S methodology. This method originates from Japanese techniques and yields good results in terms of cleanliness and reducing waste (MUDA). By searching "5-S" online, you will find numerous presentations and systematic approaches to implementing 5-S. If you require further assistance, please feel free to email me.

Thank you.

Hi Geeti, you have good information. Do share. Can I know if you are working with any facility management company or in administration?

Regards,
Dharmesh