Rebecca Juelich
New Brighton,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Laundry Supervisor offering 18 years of laundry experience. Hands-on supervisor and team leader dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient linen operations in support of resident needs. Greets and assists residents and supporting staff with questions or problems to resolve situations to promote nursing staff and resident satisfaction while maintaining service within policy guidelines. Member of the Association of Linen Management, in the Chapter of the Upper Mississippi Valley in Linen Management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry Supervisor
Lyngblomsten Care Center
Saint Paul , MN
2005.12 - 2024.01
- Supervised the daily operations of a laundry facility, ensuring that all linen and clothing was processed accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to improve linen service and increase productivity.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss operational issues, safety protocols, and new procedures.
- Provided on-the-job training for new employees in order to ensure they had the skills necessary to perform their duties successfully.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback as needed in order to maintain quality standards.
- Investigated resident complaints and resolved any issues that arose quickly and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA safety regulations by performing routine inspections of equipment and work areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, personnel schedules, customer orders, and other important data related to the operation of the laundry facility.
- Assisted with interviewing potential candidates for open positions within the department.
- Ordered supplies as needed in order to keep the facility running smoothly.
- Managed day-to-day activities such as scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, troubleshooting equipment problems.
- Analyzed labor costs on a weekly basis in order to identify cost savings opportunities or areas where additional resources may be required.
- Performed maintenance checks on washing machines, dryers, ironing presses and other pieces of equipment used in the laundry process.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes prior to releasing them for delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding repairs or replacements of defective parts or equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization in order to coordinate services when necessary.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an efficient manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate laundry needs.
- Practiced safe work habits and wore protective safety equipment.
- Reviewed employee performance and devised improvement plan to achieve goals.
- Submitted repair requests to maintenance team to reduce operating costs and improve energy-saving strategy.
- Stocked linen closets with supplies ensuring they stay organized and clean.
- Established hands-on, proactive management style to facilitate improvements to workflow.
- Sustained safety protocols to support proper and cost-effective equipment and material usage.
- Prepared work schedules for associates to promote proper staffing levels.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed linen products.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments.
- Sanitized and cleaned machines, floor,folding tables,shelves, and all carts for linen distribution, while keeping all rooms clean.
- Maintained all of the laundry department inspection ready for state inspections and fire safety ready.
- Was on the board of the building safety team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irondale Senior High School
New Brighton, MN1987-08
Skills
- Textile Knowledge
- Scheduling Staff
- Stain Removal
- Chemical Handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laundry Supervisor
Lyngblomsten Care Center
2005.12 - 2024.01
High School Diploma -
Irondale Senior High School
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