Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

FSAs

Job summary

Core Linen Services is seeking a Laundry Operations Manager to lead a large-scale facility serving healthcare linens. You will direct production, ensure quality, and align engineering, distribution, service and office departments while upholding safety and professionalism.

You will develop staff, manage drivers, coordinate with engineering and HR, chair safety functions, and engage with client hospitals on surveys and compliance. Strong leadership and compliance focus required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years’ combined operations/management experience required.
• Knowledge of production methods and monitoring.
• Knowledge of laundry equipment and basic washroom chemistry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Maintain organization in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a large-scale laundry facility for healthcare linens.
• Develop and train staff for safe, efficient, high-quality production.
• Manage delivery driver operations, scheduling and route assignments.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager on equipment upkeep.
• Work with HR to ensure training, regulatory compliance, staffing, payroll and benefits.
• Chair plant safety committee and ensure regulatory compliance (HLAC, OSHA, JACHAO).
• Assist with Joint Commission, Linen Committee, and client hospital operations.
• Attend and document laundry surveys for potential clients.
• Support annual staff performance appraisals and development plans.
• Oversee utilities, supplies, and inventory for cost control.

Skills

Operations management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent

Job description

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitalitylaundry processingservices aroundthe country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety which enableour clients to provideessential services to their patientsand guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Summary:

Working as the Laundry Operations Manager,you are responsible for the production aspects of a large-scale laundry facility including meeting customer requirements, maintaining operational efficiencies, assembling and directing operations management staff and ensuring integration of the engineering, distribution, service and office departments while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the daily operations of an industrial laundry facility in the processing and delivery of healthcare linens
• Manages the development and training of the staff in efficiently and safely producing a high-quality linen product
• Manage and oversee delivery driver operations, including scheduling, route assignments, daily log reviews, performance accountability, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Direct liaison with the Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager to assure the safe operation and upkeep of all production equipment
• Direct liaison with Office Manager to ensure all HR compliance issues such as training, regulatory compliance, staffing, payroll and benefit administration for the staff is scheduled and completed within policy requirements
• Chairs and/or co-chairs the plant safety committee and oversees the regulatory compliance for all required industry and regulatory agencies; knowledge of HLAC, OSHA and JACHAO requirements
• Assists the General Manager in the handling of Joint Commission, Linen Committee, and operating committees within the facility and client hospitals
• Attends, participates, and documents laundry surveys for potential clients
• Assists the General Manager with annual performance appraisals of staff as well as coaching, counseling, and corrective action for associate improvement needs
• Develops action plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP) for current supervisory team to assist in development of their growth and success
• Oversee the efficiency management of required utilities, supplies, linen purchases, and warehouse/inventory issues for successful cost control within the facility

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years’ combined operations and/or management experience required
• Knowledge of production methods and monitoring
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the functions of laundry equipment and basic washroom chemistry
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate organization in a changing environment

Core Linen Servicesis 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.

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)