LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR

Job Title

Laundry Supervisor

Job Description

The Laundry Supervisor supervises all facility laundry area functions including receiving, cleaning, maintenance of the machines and distribution of laundry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Laundry Supervisor supervises the pick-up, sorting or clothing and distribution of laundry to detainees.
• The Laundry Supervisor directs the work of the staff within the department.
• The Laundry Supervisor oversees detainees in a closed environment, which includes the initial training of the detainee workers prior to actual work performed. Maintains a running count of detainees in the laundry area to maintain department security. Maintains a safe working environment and continually trains detainees in safety awareness.
• The Laundry Supervisor completes maintenance inspections, end-of-shift reports, weekly inventories, cost per-load documentation and other required reports and reports to management.
• Performs required inspections of industrial washers and dryers.
• The Laundry Supervisor routinely inspects clothing, laundry bags, towels and linen for repair and/or disposal.
• Orders supplies based upon approved facility lists. Plans for purchasing supplies from the development of an organized purchasing system.
• The Laundry Supervisor maintains an inventory system that accurately determines quantity on hand, purchased, and sold.
• Provides staff with an up-to-date list of items stocked in the warehouse. Receives and properly stores all supplies and ensures appropriate housekeeping standards are met.
• The Laundry Supervisor assists in conducting periodic inventories. Distributes supplies when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Two (2) years of laundry experience in a large commercial establishment in the operation of laundry equipment and machinery, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity.
• Must exhibit leadership qualities to gain the respect of all employees. Must have the ability and desire to work in a cooperative manner and to make decisions.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and equipment used in receiving, sorting, washing, ironing, finishing, and distributing laundry in large quantities
• Knowledge of laundry sanitation and safety measures used in operating, cleaning, and care of equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of preparing and using bleaches, soaps, starches, and disinfectant compounds.
• Knowledge on methods used to remove stains from various materials.
• Knowledge on the maintenance and repair of laundry equipment and machinery.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer