Healthcare Central Laundry Manager

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Director-level candidate to manage the central laundry and linen services at Rhode Island Hospital. This role oversees staffing, budgets, procedures, and daily operations to ensure high-quality textile services for Brown University Health affiliates.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, strategic planning, and a commitment to the organization’s values. Day-to-day duties include coordinating with affiliates, improving processes, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management/healthcare.
• Supervisory and managerial experience.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with hospital personnel.
• Four years of laundry/linen experience with at least two years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources (people, finances, materials) for laundry and linen services.
• Model corporate values and maintain positive customer service.
• Communicate with staff and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide staff with feedback to maximize talent.
• Assist with capital equipment, budgets, and expenses.
• Set standards for production and distribution of textiles.
• Develop procedures for new equipment and update existing ones.
• Oversee collection, cleaning, inspection, finishing and distribution of textiles.
• Assign production schedules to meet customer needs.
• Coordinate with site administration and supervisors.
• Evaluate performance and handle employee relations.
• Schedule work assignments and complete performance summaries.
• Conduct meetings and interview/select laundry personnel.
• Maintain training and development of personnel.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/annual reports.
• Review time sheets and vacation scheduling.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; oversee maintenance.
• Consult with vendors and evaluate new products.
• Meet with departments to exchange ideas.
• Manage daily operations of central laundry and linen delivery.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Management knowledge

Procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Institutional Management or related field

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Director-level candidate to manage the central laundry and linen services at Rhode Island Hospital. This role oversees staffing, budgets, procedures, and daily operations to ensure high-quality textile services for Brown University Health affiliates.

The position requires strong supervisory experience, strategic planning, and a commitment to the organization’s values. Day-to-day duties include coordinating with affiliates, improving processes, and maintaining