Production Leader
Newton Abbot

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. Present in 29 countries, we are a leader in the circular economy—our "rental-maintenance" model helps our customers focus on their core business while reducing their environmental footprint.

At Elis, we believe in Circular Services at Work. We are committed to a safety strategy of "zero accidents" and a culture where our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you join a company that values integrity, responsibility, and the continuous growth of our teams.

We are looking for a dynamic Production Leader to drive operational excellence within our laundry facility. In this vital role, you will lead and manage a Production team to achieve site business objectives, ensuring processing quality, quantity, and service meet our high standards.

You will assist the Production Manager in day-to-day operations, fostering a safe and productive environment while championing continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies.

• Team Leadership: Coach, motivate, and support your staff, ensuring a strong management structure that adapts to volume forecasts and budgets.

• Operational Excellence: Manage and control all activities in accordance with the production plan, ensuring customer deliveries are on time, on cost, and to the highest quality.

• Performance Management: Analyse and drive performance across Quantity, Advance-Delay, Productivity, and Quality. You will be responsible for reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, utilities consumption, and OTIF (On Time In Full).

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and national legislation. You will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of your team.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive the effectiveness and efficiency of functional activities and implement first-level maintenance according to the Golden Rules of Maintenance.

• Staff Development: Lead recruitment, induction, and performance reviews (PDRs) using SMART objectives to develop your team’s potential.

To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated leader with a proven track record in the supply industry, preferably at a supervisory level or above.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

• Safety: IOSH certificate or equivalent qualification.

• Experience: Experience working within a highly focused Production environment.

• Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodologies and basic PC literacy.

• Leadership: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and manage performance, absence, and grievances.

• Mindset: Highly customer-focused, flexible, and able to deliver quality results under pressure.

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

• Make an Impact: Be part of a company targeting Net Zero emissions by 2030 and leading the way in sustainable textile services.

• Career Growth: We are committed to internal promotion and offer training to help you succeed.

• Safety First: Join a culture that prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of every team member.

• Salary: £33,000.00