Laundry General Manager
24 days ago
Eastbourne
LAUNDRY GENERAL MANAGER ROLE DESCRIPTION We are looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to take full responsibility for running our industrial laundry facility on the hospital site in Eastbourne. Salisbury Linen Services is a healthcare wash and return laundry provider delivering services to multiple locations across the south. RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the day-to-day operations of the laundry facility, • Oversee production workflow, volumes and turnaround times, • Lead, manage and develop the site team, • Ensure high standards of quality and service delivery, • Monitor and control operational costs (labour, utilities, materials), • Maintain and optimise machinery, processes and efficiency, • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, • Drive continuous improvement across the site, • Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and output, • Take full ownership of site performance and results, • Maintaining sustainability at every corner, • Data recording and analysis REQUIREMENTS • Strong experience in industrial laundry operations, • Proven ability to manage a production or factory environment, • Experience leading teams and driving performance, • Strong operational and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and cost control experience, • Hands-on, proactive leadership style, • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to business growth DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE • Experience managing high-volume laundry operations, • Knowledge of industrial laundry machinery and processes, • Track record of improving efficiency and throughput PERSON SPECIFICS • Very organised, • Keen eye for detail, • Ability to work to tight deadlines, • Adaptable, • Passion for improving the environment