Linen Distribution Manager - Multiple Locations in IL

Core Linen Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crothall Laundry Services is seeking a Linen Distribution Manager to oversee the hospital linen program on-site at healthcare facilities in Illinois. The role involves ensuring a steady supply of clean linen for all user areas and coordinating with processing plants and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities include assigning duties, planning workflows, maintaining cleanliness, inspections for compliance with OSHA/JCAHO guidelines, and maintaining department records.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities for adequate job performance.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate organization in a changing environment.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assigns duties and delegates distribution staff as necessary.
• Plans and schedules receiving, recording, distribution, and collection of workflows.
• Oversees housekeeping and cleanliness of the linen room and work areas.
• Maintains records for attendance, production efficiencies, linen tracking, etc.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Leadership

Contract administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crothall Laundry Services is a leader in hospital and hospitalityÂlaundry processingÂservices aroundÂthe country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety whichÂÂenableÂour clients to provideÂessential services to their patientsÂand guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Working as the Linen Distribution Manager
, you are responsible for managing the hospital's laundry & linen program on-site at the healthcare facility to insure an adequate supply of clean linen for all user areas while professionally interacting with both the processing plant and hospital personnel and management as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assigns duties as required and delegates distribution staff as necessary
• Plans and schedules receiving, recording, distribution, and collection of work flow
• Oversees housekeeping and general cleanliness of the linen room and associated work areas
• Performs general and spot inspections as required of laundered articles to assure compliance with OSHA and JCAHO recommendations and requirements
• Maintains records for department attendance, production efficiencies, linen tracking, etc.
• Contacts departments in the hospital to obtain feedback and information regarding linen services
• Participates in the central linen standardization committee as necessary
• Interviews new employees and directs their orientation and training as required
• Provides services as needed to departments with special requirements
• Reports overuse, abuse, or misuse of linens, to include recommended actions to management and hospital contacts as necessary
• Covers for distribution personnel as necessary due to absenteeism, vacation, sick, etc. in order to meet facility needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities as required for adequate job performance
• 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
• Ability to use knowledge and experience of a working environment to meet established goals and objectives
• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred

Three hospitals they will be assigned to:

• Advocate Christ Medical Center 4440 W 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  -18 FTES (3 shifts; 24/7)Â
• Advocate South Suburban Hospital 17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60428 [4 FTES]
  -4 FTES (6am-2pm;1pm-7pm)Â
• Advocate Trinity Hospital 2320 E 93rd St, Chicago,
  IL 60617
  3 FTES (6am-5pm)Â