Janitorial Supervisor

Job Summary

Under the direction of the company leadership, supervises the day-to-day services operations at an assigned distribution center. Supervises the work of staff to ensure a productive work environment and compliance with applicable policies and standards. Coordinates immediate facilities services (custodial and grounds) and serves as the principal liaison to on-site management.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Janitorial Supervisor serves as a first-line supervisor in carrying out day-to-day operations for an assigned distribution center. The perfect Janitorial Supervisor has historically been called a "self starter" and "problem solver" by previous employers. This is not a desk job. This is an on your feet job, leading others by example.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervise and work alongside the custodial staff. Hires, trains, evaluates, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
2. Identifies employee resources and expertise and utilizes employee experiences and skills to plan, schedule, assign and perform work duties.
3. Meets with staff at the beginning and end of the assigned shift. Conducts ongoing training and safety meetings.
4. Maintains an accurate record of shift attendance and ensures that employee time sheets are properly filled out prior to submission to payroll.
5. Participates in identifying, recommending and implementing opportunities for improved services.
6. Requisitions services, supplies, equipment and materials to ensure efficient operations of distribution center. Monitors and maintains inventories.
7. Ensures that service requests are completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
8. Designated as “essential” personnel and responds to calls at all hours. Responsible for assessing, reporting, and advising site leadership regarding the status of all issues.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to work. If you love people and love working next to people, this may be the perfect job for you. No college education is required. Your hands will get dirty. Your feet will be tired. There is no assigned desk. If you've ever wanted to work and be rewarded for it, you meet the minimum qualifications.

Skills required:

• Supervising subordinate staff;
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory;
• Resolving conflicts in an appropriate, constructive way;
• Managing projects within assigned parameters;
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;
• Implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and workflow;
• Working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds;
• Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums;
• Working as part of a team for consistent delivery of services and to consistently exceed established standards.