Turning Scrap into a Solution: How Roni Improved Food Production Hygiene

Food manufacturing demands constant attention to cleanliness. Every step matter, from the equipment used by the cleaning team to the way tools are stored after use. Each decision contributes to preventing contamination and maintaining safe production standards.

For Roni Kustian, a Cleaner at OCS Indonesia, maintaining hygiene means paying close attention to daily operations and finding ways to improve them. He has supported hygiene operations at a cocoa processing facility in West Java for nearly four years. Before that, he worked on several OCS Indonesia projects across retail, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. These experiences taught him that every workplace has different requirements and unique challenges.

During his time at the cocoa facility, Roni noticed a recurring issue in the cleaning equipment storage area. Available space was limited, and clean tools were often placed too close to the used ones. This arrangement increased the risk of cross-contamination. When tools were stored improperly, the team had to repeat the sanitation process before continuing their tasks. This extra step took time and could affect operational efficiency and hygiene audit preparation.

Roni recognised that a better storage system could help the team maintain hygiene standards more effectively.

Making the most of available resources

Instead of waiting for a new storage unit to be ordered, Roni looked at what was already available at the site. He found an unused scrap steel plate that had been set aside. He worked with the facilities technician team to transform the material into a dedicated storage rack for cleaning equipment.

The team carefully cut, assembled, and welded the steel while following proper safety procedures. The finished rack created a clear separation between clean and used tools. Mops, dustpans, wipers, and other cleaning equipment could now be stored neatly according to their condition. The unused material gained a practical purpose within the workplace.

The improvement had an immediate effect on daily operations. With tools organised more systematically, the cleaning team could maintain hygiene standards more efficiently. They spent less time repeating sanitation steps and reduced the risk of cross-contamination. The change also supported a safer working environment for everyone in the production area.

Roni’s initiative was recognised through the OCS Indonesia TRUE Star Programme. He received the Empowerment category for his willingness to identify a challenge, take action, and contribute ideas that benefit the wider team.

When awareness leads to action

For Roni, improvements begin with awareness and a willingness to act. A good idea does not need to be complicated to help others. It starts when someone notices a challenge and takes responsibility for finding a solution.

Through his initiative, Roni has shown how small improvements in everyday work can support safer and more efficient operations. His actions demonstrate how colleagues can contribute to better ways of working through simple, practical ideas.