Job Description

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering healthcare or commercial laundry projects from concept to full operation. This includes managing new laundry facility setups, hospital laundry contracts, equipment installation, workflow design, staff mobilization, compliance with healthcare hygiene standards, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end execution of healthcare or commercial laundry projects. Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, manpower, and budgets. Coordinate with hospitals, consultants, suppliers, and internal operations teams. Ensure smooth commissioning and handover to operations.

Facility & Equipment Setup

Oversee installation of laundry machinery (washers, dryers, tunnel washers, ironers, folders, conveyors, etc.). Design efficient laundry layout, workflow, and segregation for clean and dirty areas. Ensure utilities (water, steam, compressed air, drainage, power) are properly installed.

Healthcare Compliance & Hygiene

Ensure compliance with healthcare laundry standards such as: Infection control Linen segregation Cross-contamination prevention Sterilization and disinfection processes Implement international standards such as

HLAC, RABC, CDC, HTM 01-04, ISO 9001/14001

where applicable.

Operations Readiness

Recruit and mobilize laundry staff (managers, supervisors, operators, helpers). Develop SOPs for washing, drying, ironing, packing, storage, and transport. Implement quality control systems for linen cleanliness and damage control.

Cost & Budget Control

Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budgets for laundry projects. Control equipment costs, installation costs, manpower, and consumables. Optimize processes to reduce water, chemical, and energy consumption.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage suppliers of machines, chemicals, spare parts, and logistics. Liaise with hospital administration, infection control teams, and auditors. Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and logistics teams.

Performance & Reporting

Monitor KPIs such as: Linen turnaround time Rewash percentage Damage rate Productivity per kg Cost per kg Provide weekly and monthly project and operational reports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering Industrial Management Facilities Management Operations Management Or related field

Experience

Minimum 7-10 years

experience in: Healthcare laundry, hospital linen services, or Large-scale commercial / industrial laundry operations At least

3-5 years

in a

project or senior operations management role

Proven experience in:

Setting up new laundry plants Hospital laundry contracts Commissioning and start-up operations

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Hospital linen flow and infection control Laundry machinery and production planning Detergent and chemical dosing systems Lean laundry and productivity optimization Ability to read and understand technical layouts and plant drawings

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management Excellent planning and problem-solving Client-facing and communication skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and budgets

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

HLAC Certification RABC (EN 14065) Six Sigma / Lean Project Management (PMP or similar)
Job Type: Full-time