About a career with Elis
About Elis
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 ontrust, 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 whenElis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awardsfor 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
This is a senior leadership role responsible fordriving operational excellence across production and engineering, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective site performance aligned with the business plan.
You will lead cross-functional teams, embed acontinuous improvement and lean culture, and play a key role in shaping site strategy alongside the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, manage and develop bothoperations and engineering teamsto achieve site objectives
- Deputise for the General Manager when required
- Support the development and delivery ofsite strategy, business plans, and capital projects
- Build a strong“One Team” cultureacross production, engineering, logistics and support functions
Operations Management
- Drive implementation ofProduction Essentials and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensurecustomer deliveriesare achieved on time, in full, to quality and cost targets
- Forecast volumes and resource requirements aligned to budget and capacity
- Monitor performance, analyse trends and implement corrective actions
- Manage budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency
Engineering & Maintenance
- Lead the engineering function to deliverplanned preventative maintenance (PPM)and rapid corrective actions
- Oversee installation, maintenance and optimisation ofplant, equipment, boilers and steam systems
- Ensure engineering resources are effectively planned to support production demands
- Manage external suppliers for maintenance, parts, and capital equipment
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance withQHSE policies, legal regulations, COSHH, RIDDOR and GDPR
- Drive a strongsafety-first cultureacross all teams
- Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW) and training are in place and followed
- Maintain relevant site accreditations (e.g. ISO standards where applicable)
People & Performance
- Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams across operations and engineering
- Manage performance, absence, training, and employee engagement
- Deliver technical training for operators and engineering teams on new equipment and processes
Continuous Improvement & Sustainability
- Championlean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Drive improvements insite efficiency, productivity and cost reduction
- Lead environmental initiatives includingenergy and WECO reduction.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Proven leadership experience inoperations and/or engineering within a manufacturing or process environment
- Strong background inindustrial maintenance and production management
- Experience managingbudgets, KPIs and continuous improvement programmes
- Knowledge ofsteam/boiler systemsand engineering operations (highly desirable)
- Experience inlean manufacturing / Six Sigma(desirable)
Skills
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
- Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced environment
- IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems)
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
What We Offer
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Company Pension
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance
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33 Days Holiday
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Private Medical
- Competitive salary circa
- Annual bonus
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clear career progression within a growing international business
Interested?
Then apply online!
