Operations Manager

Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-service provider in Leicester seeks an Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and ensure customer satisfaction. The role demands strong leadership, budgeting skills, and experience in service management. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in motivating teams and managing changes effectively while working in a regulated environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a pension and private medical care.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

On-site Parking

Private Medical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production, supply chain, or service management ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong people leadership skills able to motivate and inspire high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen with experience in budgeting and resource planning.
• A proactive customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Elis Production Essentials across the site.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead change initiatives.
• Develop strategic operational plans and manage performance.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About a career with Elis

Elis is an international multi-service provider offering textile hygiene and facility services solutions. With over 50000 employees across 28 countries we provide essential sustainable services to the industrial hospitality healthcare and commercial sectors.

We are looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager to lead our Leicester Healthcare site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset to make a real impact in a highly regulated and fast-moving environment.

This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a collaborative One Team culture across departments.

Your Mission at Elis

• Lead and implement the Elis Production Essentials across the site.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Organise and adapt plant management structure based on capacity and budget forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead change initiatives.
• Forecast volumes and resource needs managing budgets and resolving variances.
• Deputise for the General Manager when required.
• Develop strategic operational plans and capital requests.
• Lead and develop teams managing performance absence grievances and training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and promote teamwork.
• Monitor and report performance recommending improvements.
• Support environmental impact reduction initiatives.

What will make you stand out

Proven experience in production supply chain or service management ideally in a regulated or process-driven industry.

Strong people leadership skills able to motivate coach and inspire high-performing teams.

Commercial and financial acumen with experience in budgeting forecasting and resource planning.

Knowledge of ERP systems and strong analytical skills.

A proactive customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

Desirable : experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and NEBOSH certification.

Whats on offer

• 33 Days Holiday
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• On-site Parking
• Private Medical

At Elis we value innovation collaboration and continuous improvement. Youll be part of a forward-thinking team where your ideas and leadership will make a real return we offer a competitive salary access to a discretionary bonus scheme and private healthcare and 33 days annual leave. You will also have the opportunity to join a supportive environment and extensive opportunities for growth.

If youre ready to lead inspire and drive operational excellence in a cutting-edge environment wed love to hear from you.

Interested

Then apply online! Your contact person :

HelenaFearnley-Brown

Tel :

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50000 - 65000