Assistant Laundry Plant Manager

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
• We care for you, just as we care for others.

About Cabana Bay Laundry

Join the team at our state-of-the-art laundry and warehouse facility in Apopka, Florida.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co-operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer:

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
• Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
• Many of our Leadership positions are bonus eligible

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a Team Leader who cares about the guest and team member experience and is committed to maintaining the comfort of our guests' experience.

Who You Are:

• Commercial laundry operations expert
• Skilled leader and communicator
• Enjoys problem solving
• Is able to prioritize production to meet guest and operator expectations
• Experienced team builder and motivator

What You'll Do:

• Manage the Laundry Plant department staff by hiring, training, observing and coaching
• Ensure adherence to all departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
• Establish production schedules designed to meet the requirements of the respective hotels and monitors activities to ensure that schedules are met
• Manage personnel, work assignments, and scheduling of product/equipment usage to maximize performance and productivity of available resources
• Communicate frequently with hotel leadership to obtain information necessary to establish production schedules which address the current needs of the individual properties with regard to linen & terry
• Assist Laundry Plant Manager in coordination of inventory control and replacement purchase requisitions for all guestroom linen/terry and food and beverage linen.
• Monitor chemical usage so as to maintain acceptable "per pound" production process costs
• Produce reports relating to employee/equipment productivity, linen and terry usage, damage/discard statistics necessary to evaluate department performance and assist in maintaining operating par stocks for all guest room / F&B; linen, terry
• Interact with Engineering on equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules, monitors performance of all recommended/required activities to ensure equipment performs safely, efficiently and that down time is kept to a minimum
• Determine the need for, and conducts appropriate on-going training on equipment operation, sorting, safety and basics of laundry production
• As an off-site plant, leader is responsible for additional safety, risk management and human resources responsibility

Your Experience Includes:

• 2 to 5 years at a Supervisory level within in a commercial, full-service laundry operation is preferred
• Working knowledge of modern laundry equipment and laundry chemicals is required
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays is required
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping systems is required
• Basic knowledge of the mechanics of laundry equipment is preferred
• Prior experience in hospitality laundry or housekeeping or manufacturing environments is preferred
• Bi-lingual language skills is preferred

Who You'll Supervise:

• A team of Laundry Team Members to include wash persons, laundry attendants and drivers responsible for maintaining the delivery hotel linen that meets the Loews standards of quality control and timeliness.