Linen Distribution Manager

CORE Linen Services•Birmingham, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Site Linen Manager is responsible for the hospital’s laundry and linen program at UAB Hospital, including ancillary areas as needed. The role ensures an adequate supply of clean linen for user areas and requires ongoing coordination with the laundry processing plant, hospital personnel, and facility management. This is a working-manager position that oversees linen distribution and soil collection staff while also filling in for associates when needed to meet facility needs. The manager maintains linen operations, records, quality checks, communication, staff onboarding, and educational support for proper linen use.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in oral presentations.
Ability to multitask and establish priorities for adequate job performance.
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 satisfactorily perform the essential duties of the position.
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 assigned work areas and the linen storage room.
Inspect laundered articles as needed to verify compliance with HLAC, OSHA, and JCAHO recommendations and requirements.
Maintain records for department attendance, production efficiencies, linen tracking, and related activities.
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 as required.
Provide services to departments with special requirements and obtain necessary administrative approvals.
Provide education on proper linen utilization and report linen overuse, abuse, or misuse, including recommended actions, to Core Linen Services management and hospital contacts as needed.
Fill in for distribution and soil collection associates as necessary due to absences, vacation, or illness.