Laundry Supervisor – Laundry Master Jumper

Columbia Shipmanagement

. Supervise, plan, organize, direct, and control onboard laundry and dry-cleaning operations .

Posted 10/21/2026contractHybridMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising laundry operations, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards, and effectively managing team performance in a fast-paced maritime environment. Proficient in operational planning, cost control, and maintaining high-quality service standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supervisory Experience In Laundry OperationsFabric Care And Stain Removal KnowledgeIndustrial Laundry Equipment HandlingOrganizational And Operational Planning SkillsInterpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Laundry Operations ManagementQuality ControlCost ControlInventory ManagementProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPerformance EvaluationOperational Efficiency ImprovementSafety ComplianceHygiene Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam SupervisionAttention To DetailReliabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Laundry EquipmentProduction ReportsRequisition SystemsBudgeting ToolsInventory Systems

Industry Keywords

Cruise ShipsMaritime EnvironmentMulticultural EnvironmentService ExcellenceGuest Complaints Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, plan, organize, direct, and control onboard laundry and dry-cleaning operations
Process guest laundry, crew uniforms, and hotel linen efficiently and according to established standards
Monitor workflow, production flow, priorities, and turnaround requirements
Inspect finished items for cleanliness, pressing, stains, damage, and overall condition
Check, tag, sort, clean, and pack guest laundry
Investigate and resolve guest complaints, reporting to the Laundry Master where applicable
Supervise, support, train, coach, and develop laundry team members
Conduct pre- and post-shift briefings, duty rosters, section plans, and rotation schedules
Monitor team performance and conduct or support performance evaluations
Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety procedures, hygiene, and public health standards
Maintain, inspect, and monitor laundry equipment and facilities; report defects and follow up on maintenance
Monitor production reports, inventory, linen loss or damage, chemicals, consumables, and storage
Prepare requisitions, support budgeting and cost control, conduct monthly inventories, and submit discard/breakage reports
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive improvements
Coordinate with other departments and support turnaround days, peak loads, events, and other operational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within laundry operations, preferably in cruise ships or vessels
Strong knowledge of fabric care, stain removal, laundry and dry-cleaning processes
Experience handling industrial laundry equipment
Demonstrated leadership and team supervision/management skills
Strong organizational and operational planning abilities
Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
High attention to detail and quality control focus
Cost awareness and resource management skills
Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to coordinate across departments
Professional, reliable, and able to work in a multicultural environment
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced maritime environment with fluctuating workloads
Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality
Commitment to safety, hygiene, and service excellence
Embarkation last week November 2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract length: 9 months on/ 2 off