Housekeeping Supervisor

StoryPoint•Portage, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day personnel management of the cleaning staff. This is an on-site job combined with office time. The Housekeeping Manager has the overall responsibility for the organization of the day-to-day cleaning operation and requires some hands-on work, including filling in for cleaning staff when required.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates strong leadership abilities.
Ability to train staff on company policies as well as on their job responsibilities.
Sound problem solving skills.
Must have knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and tools, along with communication and teaching skills to impart this information to his/her employees.
Ability to identify hazards and report to management.
Ability to train and motivate staff to provide quality service.
Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to concisely follow client direction.

Responsibilities

Ensures all operational and safety procedures are properly followed.
Establishes schedule and plan daily work assignments.
Manages customer housekeeping problems; investigate complaints about cleaning service.
Inspects and approve staff work performance.
Ensures cleaning is done to contract specifications.
Manages & orders inventories of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Maintains department budget and manage cleaning expenses and produce reports on expenditures.
Provides training and coaching to both current and new employees and manage the number of hours employees work.
Arranges maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment (i.e. vacuum cleaners).
Undertakes necessary administration and paperwork.
Produces official order forms for equipment, uniform, and materials.
Investigates and maintains a working knowledge of developments in cleaning equipment and materials.
As a Housekeeping Manager you are to work toward continual improvement of the overall organization.