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Job Opportunity: Laundry Supervisor
Function: Other
Facility: KZN Regional Laundry
Position: Laundry Supervisor
Closing Date: Not specified
Reports To: Laundry Manager
Introduction
Life Healthcare’s KZN Central Laundry is looking for a Laundry Supervisor to oversee and manage daily operations at the central laundry. The successful candidate will ensure efficient and high-quality delivery of linen to hospitals while maintaining production standards and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Management: Ensure timely delivery of high-quality linen to hospitals.
- Linen Counts: Perform and record daily and monthly linen counts accurately.
- Employee Relations: Maintain a healthy work environment through effective staff engagement.
- Staff Training: Train and cross-train employees to improve work methods and production quality.
- Workload Scheduling: Assign tasks efficiently based on workload.
- Customer Queries: Handle customer inquiries professionally and provide timely feedback.
- Supervision: Oversee staff on both the soiled and clean sides of the laundry.
- Quality Standards: Maintain high-quality standards for linen and equipment.
- Maintenance: Support routine maintenance of laundry equipment and manage chemical pumps.
- Staff Productivity: Drive productivity and quality improvements among employees.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensure regular cleaning and upkeep of plant and equipment.
Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 certificate.
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of proven leadership experience.
- Supervisory experience in a factory, production, or hospital environment.
- Knowledge:
- Infection control and health & safety procedures (advantageous).
- Volume laundry processes, materials, and practices.
- Stock control in a similar environment.
- Equipment use and maintenance in a laundry setting.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to learn specialized laundry equipment and processes.
- Strong logistical and process supervision knowledge.
- Adaptability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage with diverse teams.
- Attention to detail and a drive for excellence.
- Leadership and influence in team settings.
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