What is a laundry supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a laundry supervisor

1. Explore laundry supervisor education requirements

   Most common laundry supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   41.2 %

   Associate

   19.4 %

   Bachelor's

   19.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific laundry supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	15.10%
   Safety Hazards	10.41%
   Washing Machines	8.07%
   Guest Rooms	7.80%
   Dryers	7.68%

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3. Complete relevant laundry supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New laundry supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a laundry supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real laundry supervisor resumes.

4. Research laundry supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Direct operation of laundry facility, to include industrial washers and dryers, sewing, inventory, and customer service.
   • Consolidate proper documentation while maintaining the cleanliness of all machines.
   • Operate washers and dryers according to recommend capacity and other manufacturers' guidelines.
   • Load, unload, move and/or transfer carts, slings and bags of textiles or bulk textiles.

5. Prepare your laundry supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your laundry supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for laundry supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a laundry supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams