Linen Distribution Manager

Core Linen Services•Birmingham, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Linen Distribution Manager is responsible for the hospital’s laundry and linen program at UAB Hospital, including ancillary areas as necessary. The role ensures an adequate supply of clean linen for user areas through ongoing coordination with the laundry processing plant, hospital personnel, and facility management. This is a working-manager position that may fill in for distribution or soil-collection associates when needed to meet facility requirements.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations.
Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
Ability to remain 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, including directing distribution staff and soil-collection associates.
Schedule and oversee the receiving, recording, distribution, and collection of linens to provide products to end users without interruption of service.
Maintain housekeeping and general cleanliness in the assigned work area and linen storage room.
Inspect laundered articles as needed to ensure compliance with HLAC, OSHA, and JCAHO recommendations and requirements.
Maintain department records, including attendance, production efficiencies, and linen tracking.
Communicate with end-user departments to obtain feedback and information about the linen services program.
Prepare for and participate in linen program meetings and linen committee meetings as warranted.
Interview new employees and direct their onboarding, orientation, and training.
Provide services to departments with special requirements, obtaining administrative approvals when applicable.
Educate users on proper linen utilization and report overuse, abuse, or misuse, including recommended actions, to Core Linen Services management and hospital contacts as necessary.
Fill in for distribution and soil-collection associates as needed because of absenteeism, vacation, or illness.