Linen Distribution Manager

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitality laundry processing services around the country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety which enable our clients to provide essential services to their patients and guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Onsite at UAB Hospital

SUMMARY:

The On-Site Linen Manager’s scope of work includes the overall responsibility for the hospital's laundry & linen program at the healthcare facility, to include ancillary areas as necessary, to insure an adequate supply of clean linen for all user areas while collaborating and communicating consistently with both the laundry processing plant and the hospital personnel & facility management as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assignment and scheduling of duties as required including the direction of the distribution staff and soil collection associates as necessary.
• Responsibility for and scheduling of the receiving, recording, distribution and collection of linens with an objective to utilize their managerial skills in order to provide product to the end users without interruption of service.
• Housekeeping and general cleanliness of the assigned work area and linen storage room..
• General and spot inspection as required of laundered articles to assure compliance with HLAC, OSHA and JCAHO recommendations and requirements.
• Maintaining records for department attendance, production efficiencies and linen tracking, etc.
• Communicating with departments in all end user areas to obtain feedback and information regarding the linen services program,
• Preparation and participation in the the linen program meetings and linen committee as warranted.
• Proper interviewing of new employees and directing their on-boarding, orientation and training as required.
• Provide services as needed to those departments with special requirements to include gaining necessary approvals with administration as applicable.
• Provide educational support for proper utilization of linens to include the reporting of overuse, abuse and/or misuse of linens, to include recommended actions, to both Core Linen Services management and hospital contacts as necessary.
• As a “Working Manager” position, the Linen Manager will need to fill-in for distribution and/or soil collection associates as necessary due to absenteeism, vacation, sick, etc., in order to meet the facility needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The Linen Manager must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities as required for adequate job performance.
• The ability to maintain and demonstrate organization in a changing environment
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Possess and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures
• The ability to use knowledge and experience of a working environment to meet established goals and objectives

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred. Must successfully complete department orientation and any pre/post-employment testing per company policies.

Core Linen Services is an equal opportunity employer. At CLS, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: CLS will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance) Associates at Core Linen Services will be compensated commensurate with experience, which includes an attractive base salary and benefits. •Medical •Dental •Vision •Life Insurance/AD •Disability Insurance •Retirement Plan •Paid Time Off •Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)