Laundry Operations Supervisor (Correctional Facility)

Indiana; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

HSA

457(b)

Pension plans

Paid leave

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Referral bonus

EAP

PSLF

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Laundry Foreman at Westville Correctional Facility to oversee daily laundry operations for incarcerated individuals, ensuring proper clothing handling and inventory controls. You will train staff, supervise offenders, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with facility policies.

A degree is not required. A high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable, with opportunities to contribute to education and rehabilitation programs within a large state system.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of the equipment in the laundry department and their proper operation.
• Ability to instruct and train on proper laundering methods, use of equipment, and proper work habits.
• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to select, proper cleaning agents needed to launder or dry clean fabrics.
• Practical knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sanitation and safety.
• General knowledge of institution regulation, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory, time, wage, and equipment records.
• Ability to plan and implement efficient procedures to carry out laundry services.
• Ability to operate a sewing machine that is used to repair clothing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation of the laundry/clothing issue departments, complying with IDOC and facility policies and procedure.
• Instruct team on proper laundering of various fabrics.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
• Supervise, properly train, and maintain offender staffing levels in the laundry department.
• Enter offender clothing data into computer database.
• Train offender tailors and supervise clothing and upholstery repairs.
• Ensure proper storage of all chemicals used in the laundry department.
• Ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained in the laundry area as per state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Operate all laundry equipment and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Laundry operations

Inventory management

Training staff

Safety compliance

Sewing machine operation

Offender supervision

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a Laundry Foreman at Westville Correctional Facility to oversee daily laundry operations for incarcerated individuals, ensuring proper clothing handling and inventory controls. You will train staff, supervise offenders, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with facility policies.

A degree is not required. A high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable, with opportunities to contribute to education and rehabilitation programs within a large state system.