Linen Distribution Manager (Surrounding Chicago Area)

Working as the Linen Distribution Manager, you are responsible for managing the hospital's laundry & linen program on-site at the healthcare facility to insure an adequate supply of clean linen for all user areas while professionally interacting with both the processing plant and hospital personnel and management as required.Key Responsibilities:

Assigns duties as required and delegates distribution staff as necessaryPlans and schedules receiving, recording, distribution, and collection of work flowOversees housekeeping and general cleanliness of the linen room and associated work areasPerforms general and spot inspections as required of laundered articles to assure compliance with OSHA and JCAHO recommendations and requirementsMaintains records for department attendance, production efficiencies, linen tracking, etc.Contacts departments in the hospital to obtain feedback and information regarding linen servicesParticipates in the central linen standardization committee as necessaryInterviews new employees and directs their orientation and training as requiredProvides services as needed to departments with special requirementsReports overuse, abuse, or misuse of linens, to include recommended actions to management and hospital contacts as necessaryCovers for distribution personnel as necessary due to absenteeism, vacation, sick, etc. in order to meet facility needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentationsAbility to multi-task and establish priorities as required for adequate job performanceAbility to maintain and demonstrate organization in a changing environmentExhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadershipPossess and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office proceduresAbility to use knowledge and experience of a working environment to meet established goals and objectivesHigh school diploma or GED equivalency preferred

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