Industrial/Janitorial Manager

SEJ Services; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Commission opportunities

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

DailyPay access

Job summary

SEJ Services is seeking a high-energy supervisor to own daily janitorial operations across an assigned portfolio in Sumter, SC. You will supervise hourly staff, conduct safety audits, manage scheduling and payroll, and drive service quality for a 24/7 operation.

You will lead a team, collaborate with client leadership, and pursue opportunities to expand services while implementing process improvements for better overall performance.

Qualifications

• Background check completion required and MVR check if required for the position.
• Prior experience managing hourly labor in a service environment; janitorial or facility services background is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership: ability to hire, onboard, train, coach, and manage staff performance.
• Willingness to work a full-time flexible schedule across shifts as needed.
• Hands-on support: readiness to perform operational tasks (trash removal, cleaning, restrooms, etc.).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and enforcing PPE requirements.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with basic computer/mobile systems.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with urgency and customer focus.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform standard janitorial duties.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Manage daily janitorial operations, ensure quality and safety, and monitor inventory and supply ordering; include janitorial and industrial cleaning, LOTO, fire watch and landscaping.
• Leadership: Hire, onboard, train, develop, and coach staff; manage performance, including discipline and terminations, to maintain a stable workforce.
• Customer Service: Act as primary client liaison, conduct regular walkthroughs and meetings, and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Financial: Own labor, scheduling, payroll, supply ordering, and employee appreciation budgets.
• Growth: Identify and sell additional service opportunities and implement process improvements to strengthen performance.

Skills

Background & Work Authorization

Experience

Leadership

Flexibility

Hands-On Support

Safety

Communication & Technology

Organization

Physical Requirements

Job description

• Headcount Responsibility: Approximately 100+ employees in a 24/7 industrial operation. INcludes 3 Shift Managers and Recruiter/Admin

Success Profile

SEJ is looking for an individual who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. The right candidate brings a strong sense of ownership and accountability, experience managing hourly labor in a service-based industry, and the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations: Own all daily janitorial operations across assigned portfolio, ensure all services meet quality and safety expectations, conduct inspections and safety audits, and monitor inventory and supply ordering. Includes janitorial and industrial cleaning, LOTO, fire watch and landscaping
• Leadership: Hire, onboard, train, develop, and coach assigned employees. Manage staff performance, including discipline and terminations as needed, while building and maintaining a stable, safe, and reliable workforce
• Customer Service: Serve as primary point of contact for client leadership, including regular walkthroughs and meetings, and resolving issues quickly and professionally
• Financial: Own labor, scheduling, payroll, supply ordering, and employee appreciation budgets
• Growth: Identify and sell additional service opportunities (tag work) and ensure successful execution. Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen overall performance

Qualifications

• Background & Work Authorization: Must be able to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) check if required for the position, and meet all hiring requirements
• Experience: Prior experience managing hourly labor in a service environment preferred; janitorial or facility services experience a plus
• Leadership: Positive attitude with the ability to accept feedback, lead teams, and hold employees accountable
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a full-time flexible schedule across shifts as business needs require
• Hands-On Support: Willing and able to step into any role and perform operational tasks when needed, including trash removal, vacuuming and carpet cleaning, sweeping and mopping hard surface floors, cleaning restrooms, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, spot cleaning glass, dusting, restocking supplies, and stripping and waxing VCT.
• Safety: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and enforcing company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Communication & Technology: Strong communication skills and proficiency with basic computer and mobile systems
• Organization: Able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency and customer service focus
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical duties associated with janitorial operations, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and remaining active throughout the shift.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity based on personal scorecard results
• Commission opportunities available for additional service sales
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• High performers in this role will have the opportunity to grow within the Company
• Access to DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages prior to payday