Cleaning Equipment, Computer Skills, Contract Management, Custodial Services, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Compliance, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Industrial Cleaning, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Mentoring, OSHA, Production Schedule, Safety Training, Warehousing
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