Laundry Operations Manager
Location: Manteca, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Company: Core Linen Services
Job Description Apply Now
The Laundry Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in the daily management and oversight of a large-scale industrial laundry facility. This essential leadership position is responsible for ensuring the seamless production and delivery of high-quality healthcare linens while maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards. The Laundry Operations Manager is tasked with assembling and directing a skilled operations management team, integrating engineering, distribution, service, and office departments, and upholding a professional and safe work environment.
In this full-time Laundry Operations Manager role, you will be the central point of coordination between various departments, including engineering and office management, to guarantee the smooth operation of all production equipment and ensure compliance with all HR, safety, and regulatory requirements. Your expertise in industrial laundry processes, regulatory compliance, and team leadership will drive the success of the facility’s operations and contribute directly to client satisfaction and business growth.
The Laundry Operations Manager position offers an opportunity to apply your business management skills, production knowledge, and leadership experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. By ensuring the effective training and development of staff, maintaining compliance with healthcare and safety regulations, and optimizing operational processes, you will have a significant impact on the quality and efficiency of service delivery. If you are passionate about operational excellence, team development, and regulatory compliance within the industrial laundry sector, this role provides a rewarding and challenging career path.
Laundry Operations Manager - Summary- Lead the daily operations of an industrial laundry facility specializing in healthcare linen processing and delivery.
- Oversee integration and collaboration between engineering, distribution, service, and office departments.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and compliant work environment adhering to industry regulations.
- Focus on staff development, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage daily laundry facility operations, ensuring efficient processing and delivery of healthcare linens.
- Develop, train, and supervise staff to promote high standards in quality and safety.
- Coordinate with engineering to maintain and safely operate all production equipment.
- Collaborate with office management to oversee HR compliance, including training, regulatory matters, staffing, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Chair or co-chair the plant safety committee and ensure regulatory compliance with agencies such as HLAC, OSHA, and JACHAO.
- Support the General Manager with Joint Commission, Linen Committee, and operating committee functions within the facility and client organizations.
- Participate in and document laundry surveys for potential clients, contributing to business development.
- Assist in conducting annual performance appraisals, coaching, counseling, and corrective action for staff improvement.
- Develop action plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP) for the supervisory team to foster their professional growth.
- Oversee efficiency management, including utilities, supplies, linen purchases, and inventory control for cost-effective operations.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement plan options and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years in operations or management, preferably within industrial or healthcare laundry environments.
- Knowledge of production methods, monitoring, and laundry equipment functionality, or willingness to learn basic washroom chemistry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing environments.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experienced in managing large teams and complex operations within industrial settings.
- Knowledgeable about healthcare linen processing and relevant regulatory standards (HLAC, OSHA, JCAHO).
- Proactive, results-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in staff development, team motivation, and performance management.
- Committed to operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- The Laundry Operations Manager role offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and team development in the industrial laundry industry.
- Opportunities exist for career growth and professional advancement within the company.
- Apply today by clicking the job application button to take the next step in your career as a Laundry Operations Manager and make a difference in the quality and efficiency of healthcare linen services.