LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR

Laundry Supervisor

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GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Summary: The Laundry Supervisor oversees work performed in the facility laundry area including receiving, cleaning and distribution of laundry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Laundry Supervisor oversees the pick-up, sorting or clothing and distribution of laundry to detainees.
• 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 train inmates in safety awareness.
• Completes maintenance inspections, end-of-shift reports, weekly inventories, cost per-load documentation, and other required reports.
• Performs required inspections of industrial washers and dryers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in conducting periodic inventories. Distributes supplies when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.