Laundry Supervisor

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off	• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching	• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance	• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account	• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount	• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance	• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)	• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance	• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:
The Laundry Supervisor supervises all facility laundry area functions including receiving, cleaning, maintenance of the machines and distribution of laundry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Laundry Supervisor supervises the pick-up, sorting or clothing and distribution of laundry to detainees.
• The Laundry Supervisor directs the work of the staff within the department.
• The Laundry Supervisor oversees detainees in a closed environment, which includes the initial training of the detainee workers prior to actual work performed. Maintains a running count of detainees in the laundry area to maintain department security. Maintains a safe working environment and continually trains detainees in safety awareness. 
• The Laundry Supervisor completes maintenance inspections, end-of-shift reports, weekly inventories, cost per-load documentation and other required reports and reports to management.
• Performs required inspections of industrial washers and dryers.
• The Laundry Supervisor routinely inspects clothing, laundry bags, towels and linen for repair and/or disposal.
• Orders supplies based upon approved facility lists. Plans for purchasing supplies from the development of an organized purchasing system.
• The Laundry Supervisor maintains an inventory system that accurately determines quantity on hand, purchased, and sold.
• Provides staff with an up-to-date list of items stocked in the warehouse. Receives and properly stores all supplies and ensures appropriate housekeeping standards are met.
• The Laundry Supervisor assists in conducting periodic inventories. Distributes supplies when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Two (2) years of laundry experience in a large commercial establishment in the operation of laundry equipment and machinery, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity.
• Must exhibit leadership qualities to gain the respect of all employees. Must have the ability and desire to work in a cooperative manner and to make decisions.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and equipment used in receiving, sorting, washing, ironing, finishing, and distributing laundry in large quantities
• Knowledge of laundry sanitation and safety measures used in operating, cleaning, and care of equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of preparing and using bleaches, soaps, starches, and disinfectant compounds.
• Knowledge on methods used to remove stains from various materials.
• Knowledge on the maintenance and repair of laundry equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge on the of purchase orders for equipment and machinery.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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