Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Working as the Laundry Operations Manager, you are responsible for the production aspects of a large scale laundry facility including meeting customer requirements, maintaining operational efficiencies, assembling and directing an operations management staff and ensuring integration of the engineering, distribution, service and office departments while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages the daily operations of an industrial laundry facility in the processing and delivery of healthcare linensManages the development and training of the staff in efficiently and safely producing a high quality linen productDirect liaison with the Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager to assure the safe operation and upkeep of all production equipmentDirect liaison with Office Manager to insure all HR compliance issues such as training, regulatory compliance, staffing, payroll and benefit administrations for the staff is scheduled and completed within policy requirementsChairs and/or co-chairs the plant safety committee and oversees the regulatory compliance for all required industry and regulatory agencies; knowledge of HLAC, OSHA and JACHAO requirementsAssists the General Manager in the handling of Joint Commission, Linen Committee, and operating committees within the facility and client hospitalsAttends, participates, and documents laundry surveys for potential clientsAssists the General Manager with annual performance appraisals of staff as well as coaching, counseling, corrective action for associate improvement needsDevelops action plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP) for current supervisory team to assist in development of their growth and successOversees the efficiency management of required utilities, supplies, linen purchases, and warehouse/inventory issues for successful cost control within the facility

Preferred Qualifications:

BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent preferredA minimum of 2 to 5 years combined operations and/or management experience requiredKnowledge of production methods and monitoringKnowledge of, or the ability to learn, the functions of laundry equipment and basic washroom chemistryAbility to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentationsAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesAbility to maintain and demonstrate organization in a changing environment