Linen Distribution Manager

Core Linen Services•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Site Linen Manager is responsible for the hospital’s laundry and linen program, including ancillary areas as needed. The role ensures an adequate supply of clean linen is available to user areas and requires regular collaboration with the laundry processing plant, hospital personnel, and facility management. This is a working manager position that may require filling in for distribution or soil collection associates to meet facility needs during absences.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations.
Ability to multitask and establish priorities for adequate job performance.
Ability to stay organized in a changing environment.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
Ability to apply knowledge and experience in a working environment to meet established goals and objectives.
Must successfully complete department orientation and any pre- or post-employment testing required by company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign and schedule duties, and direct distribution staff and soil collection associates as needed.
Schedule and oversee the receipt, recording, distribution, and collection of linens to provide uninterrupted service to end users.
Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned work area and linen storage room.
Inspect laundered articles as needed to verify compliance with HLAC, OSHA, and JCAHO recommendations and requirements.
Maintain records such as department attendance, production efficiencies, and linen tracking.
Communicate with end-user departments to gather feedback and information about linen services.
Prepare for and participate in linen program meetings and linen committee meetings as warranted.
Interview new employees and direct their onboarding, orientation, and training as required.
Provide services to departments with special requirements, obtaining necessary administrative approvals as applicable.
Educate users on proper linen utilization and report overuse, abuse, or misuse, with recommended actions, to Core Linen Services management and hospital contacts as needed.
Fill in for distribution or soil collection associates as necessary due to absences, vacation, or illness.