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