Foreman Janitor I

Position Summary
The Industrial Janitorial Foreman is responsible for leading janitorial operations at Bayer Luling facility, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance Zachry/Bayer site requirements. This role supervises crews, coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel, and maintains cleanliness across process units, administrative areas, warehouse, and common spaces.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and direct daily janitorial activities across the Bayer Luling site
• Assign work task based on plant priorities, production schedules, and safety requirements
• Ensure all cleaning tasks meet Zachry/ Bayer standards for housekeeping, environmental compliance, and audit readiness
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas (units, control rooms, shops, break areas, restrooms, etc.)
• Enforce strict compliance with Zachry/ Bayer safety policies, including:
o PPE requirements
o Badging and accountability for plant alarms
o Absenteeism
o Rolling stock
o Incident reporting
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and daily pre-job briefings
• Train and mentor janitorial personnel on site procedures, cleaning methods, and hazard recognition
• Coordinate with Bayer operations, maintenance, and contract management for:
o Scheduled cleaning work
o Turnarounds and outages
o Emergency response (spills, housekeeping events)
• Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies, tools, and equipment; ensure proper storage and usage
• Track labor hours, crew productivity, and job completion status
• Report incidents, safety observations, and near misses in accordance with Zachry/Bayer protocols

Qualifications
• High diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of industrial janitorial or plant services experience
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience working in a chemical plant, refinery, or industrial manufacturing environment preferred
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment (Burnishers, single disc strippers, vacuums, and carpet cleaners, etc.)
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices

Work Environment
• Active chemical plant environment at Bayer Luling
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, heat, chemicals, and outdoor elements
• Work performed in operating units, and dock areas

Physical requirements
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and standing
• Ability to wear required PPE including Steel toed boots, gloves, hard hats, and chemical goggles

Schedule
• Full-time position; must be flexible to support:
o Overtime and weekend work
o Shift work if required
o Plant outages and turnaround schedules

Additional Preferred Experience
• Previously employed by Zachry
• Basic computer skills for reporting, timekeeping, and communication