Production Leader

Elis; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private healthcare

Descripción de la vacante

Elis in Swindon is seeking a proven production leader to run daily operations across hospitality processing centres, ensuring on-time delivery of linens, towels and uniforms. You will drive performance against KPIs, coach high-value teams and embed lean principles.

This role requires strong communication, IOSH qualification, and a track record of improving safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Join a national, customer-focused organisation with opportunities to lead change.

Formación

• Proven production/operational leadership experience in textiles, hospitality, or logistics.
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communicator and decisive leader capable of coaching teams.
• IOSH-qualified with solid literacy and numeracy skills.
• Agile, proactive and able to adapt to fast-moving operations.
• Degree-educated or equivalent operational experience with KPI exposure.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily operations in Elis hospitality processing centres to ensure timely delivery of linens, towels and uniforms.
• Manage production teams to meet KPIs, quality targets and >98% OTIF with <3% rejects.
• Collaborate with local account managers to ensure reliable service across national campaigns.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance and ISO-standard operations in a high-volume setting.
• Scale resources to meet urgent demand from hotel and restaurant clients.

Conocimientos

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Communication

IOSH

Agile

Educación

Degree preferred or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration , where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

Lead daily operations within Elis’ hospitality processing centres, ensuring timely delivery of linens, towels, and uniforms.

Manage the production team to meet stringent KPIs, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction targets (under 3% rejects; >98% OTIF).

Collaborate closely with dedicated local account managers supporting Sky‑high service reliability.

Maintain Health & Safety compliance and ISO-standard operations in a high-volume, customer‑critical environment.

Adapt and scale resources to accommodate urgent demands from hotel and restaurant clients, supporting national campaigns or seasonal surges.

What We're Looking For

Proven production/operational leadership experience—ideally in textile, hospitality, or logistics sectors.

Familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.

Strong communicator and decision‑maker, able to coach and develop high‑value teams.

IOSH-qualified with solid literacy/numeracy skills, and a sharp eye for detail and hygiene standards.

Agile and responsive—a go‑getter who thrives amid fast-moving operational demands.

Preferably degree‑educated (or equivalent operational experience), with prior work in performance management and operational KPIs.

Experience managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs

What We Offer

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Purpose‑led career in a sustainability-focused, customer-driven organisation

Work with leading hospitality brands.

Be part of a national success story with room to grow and lead change

Competitive packageof £31,000.00 salary, bonus, company pension and private healthcare.