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