Professional Resume Template for
Laundry Supervisor
Raymond J. Thorne
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0143
raymond.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/raymond-thorne
Professional Summary
Hands-on Laundry Supervisor with 6 years of experience managing high-volume commercial linen and laundry operations within the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Proven success in directing teams of up to 18 attendants, optimizing chemical formulas, and maintaining strict safety standards. Successfully reduced wash cycle processing times by 18% while cutting utility costs by 12% through equipment calibration and staff training. Proficient in managing laundry chemical dispensing systems, coordinating linen inventory control, and executing preventive maintenance protocols for industrial washing machines.
Work Experience
Laundry Supervisor — Vanguard Linen Solutions
Atlanta, GA | January 2024 – Present
- Supervised a team of 16 laundry attendants processing 12,000 pounds of linen daily, improving shift productivity by 22% through the implementation of cross-training programs and streamlined sorting procedures.
- Reduced annual laundry chemical expenditures by 15% ($14,500) by recalibrating automatic chemical injection systems and negotiating bulk supply contracts with regional distributors.
- Managed linen inventory control and distribution across 4 hotel properties, reducing discrepancy and loss rates from 4.8% to 1.1% over a 12-month period using RFID tracking software.
- Enforced OSHA safety standards and infection control guidelines, achieving 100% compliance during quarterly audits and reducing workplace accidents to zero for 18 consecutive months.
Assistant Laundry Supervisor — Metro Hospitality Services
Savannah, GA | August 2021 – December 2023
- Directed laundry room operations for a 350-room resort hotel, coordinating daily wash cycles and finishing tasks to ensure on-time linen delivery to housekeeping staff, improving delivery speed by 18%.
- Trained 12 new team members on safety procedures, chemical handling, and machinery operation, resulting in a 25% reduction in training cycle times and improved equipment handling efficiency.
- Conducted weekly preventive maintenance audits on 6 commercial wash-extractors and 8 industrial dryers, resolving minor mechanical issues to decrease equipment downtime by 30%.
- Monitored laundry utility consumption and water recycling systems, implementing a water-conservation protocol that saved the facility 120,000 gallons of water and $3,200 annually.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management
Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA · 2020
Skills
Staff supervision, Shift scheduling, Chemical dispensing systems, Laundry machinery operation, Preventive maintenance, Linen inventory control, OSHA safety guidelines, Infection control, Budget management, Team training, RFID tracking systems, Water conservation, Vendor communication
Projects
Wash Cycle Optimization Project
Role: Laundry Supervisor / Project Lead
Tools: Ecolab Chemical Dispenser, Excel, Wash-Extractor PLC
Redesigned wash formulas and chemical ratios for stained linens, reclaiming 85% of previously discarded textiles and saving $9,800 in linen replacement costs.
RFID Linen Tracking Rollout
Role: Linen Operations Lead
Tools: LinenPulse RFID, Zebra Handheld Scanners, SQL
Supervised the tagging and system integration of 45,000 individual linen assets, reducing annual losses by 78% and saving 15 staff hours per week in inventory counting.
Certifications
- Certified Laundry and Linen Manager (CLLM) (2022)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Event coordinator for community clothing drives (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Laundry Supervisor
Job Market Insights
$34,000
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$65,000
Avg:
$48,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Laundry Supervisors in the United States is steady, driven by the expansion of the hospitality, healthcare, and commercial service sectors. As nursing homes, hotels, and hospitals expand to accommodate an aging population and rising travel rates, the need for efficient linen management and sanitation control grows. Supervisors who understand automated laundry systems, eco-friendly water recycling methods, and strict sanitation regulations are highly sought after. Employment in this field is expected to grow by 5% over the next decade.
5% growth over 10 years
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