A vacancy exists for a Laundry Supervisor based at the Life KZN Central Laundry reporting to the Laundry Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing routine work operations at the central laundry and assisting in supervising the operations.
Critical OutputsProduction managementEnsuring that high quality linen is constantly delivered to hospitals on timeDaily and monthly linen counts and capturingEnsure a healthy employee relations environmentTrain and cross-train employees to promote work methods and the quality and quantity of work accomplishedSchedule work assignments according to workload; effective people and labour time managementProfessional handling of customer queries incorporating detailed investigations and the provision of timeous feedbackSupervise staff in the laundry's soiled and clean sides and drive production efficienciesMaintain quality standards of linen and equipmentManage chemical pumpsEnsure on-the-job trainingDrive staff productivity and quality improvementsProvide support to the Laundry Manager to ensure optimum reliability and longevity of equipment through routine maintenanceManage day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipmentActively lead and supervise the staff at the facility to achieve the objectivesRequirementsGrade 12 certificateMinimum of 3-5 years proven leadershipGeneral supervising experience in a factory, production, or hospital environment of at least 3-5 yearsKnowledge of infection control and health and safety procedures is an advantageKnowledge of process supervision and logisticsKnowledge of volume laundry methods, materials, and practicesKnowledge of health and safety hazards present within a laundry unit and effective precautionary measuresSound knowledge of stock control in a similar environment or roleComputer Excel proficiency is very crucialBasic understanding or ability to learn specialized fields, terminology, and laundry equipment useMust be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environmentUnderstanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role playersCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis, and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationInfluencingAttention to detailDrive & energyEmail: ****** Closing date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.
External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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