Production Unit Manager

Elis Ireland; Little Island; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Elis Ireland, at the Little Island site, is seeking a Production Unit Manager to lead daily production operations, drive quality and efficiency, and develop a high-performance team. This hands-on leadership role oversees staffing, safety, and cross-functional collaboration to meet targets and maintain high standards of operation.

The ideal candidate will bring proven supervisory experience, strong people management, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement to support a growing, dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and people-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to meet quality, output, and efficiency targets.
• Plan and allocate resources to ensure optimum staffing and workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, performance, and workplace organisation.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse data, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and foster a safety culture onsite.
• Coach and develop team leaders and production staff for high performance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Transport, and Service to ensure seamless operations.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality focus

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Elis Little Island

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7

Department: Production

Reporting To: Production Manager

About Elis

Elis is a leader in textile, hygiene, and facility services. With a strong presence across Ireland, we deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our customers every day. At our Little Island site, we are committed to maintaining high operational standards while fostering a positive and supportive working environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within Elis.
• A supportive, team-focused environment.
• The chance to play a key role in a growing, dynamic operation.

The Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Unit Manager to join our operations team in Little Island. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe running of all production activities. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure targets for quality, output, and efficiency are achieved.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively, ensuring optimum staffing levels and workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, performance, and workplace organisation.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and promote a strong safety culture onsite.
• Support, coach, and develop team leaders and production staff to achieve high performance.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Transport, and Service departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.

About You

• Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operations environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and people-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Flexibility to work across shifts as required.