Production Leader
Afternoon Shift - 14:00 - 22:00
- Bishop Auckland
- Full-time
- Permanent
About a career with Elis
Your Mission at Elis
- Uphold the company’s vision, values, and policies at all times.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and promote team wellbeing.
- Oversee delivery performance—timeliness, quantity, cost, and quality.
- Structure and manage staffing levels based on forecasted volumes and budget.
- Communicate targets and results clearly; collaborate with support functions.
- Achieve and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Lead and support the production team to maintain operational excellence.
- Motivate, coach, and encourage teamwork across all levels.
- Report on performance metrics including productivity, delivery, and consumption.
- Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and value.
- Maintain stock levels of chemicals and consumables.
- Participate in forecasting and conduct regular reviews.
- Escalate production issues that may impact delivery schedules.
- Manage shift staffing to meet operational needs.
- Lead employee management including absence, performance, and grievances.
- Implement first-level maintenance in line with company standards.
What will make you stand out?
- Proven leadership experience in a production or operational environment—ideally within textiles, healthcare, or logistics.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as LEAN or Six Sigma.
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- IOSH-qualified, with strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a keen eye for detail, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Adaptable and proactive, able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with a solid background in managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs.
What's on offer?
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Parking
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- A purpose-driven career in a sustainability-focused, customer-first organisation.
- Be part of a growing national success story, with real scope to lead change and make an impact.
- A competitive package, including a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, team leadership responsibilities, and clear development and progression opportunities.
Interested?
Then apply online! Your contact person:
Helena Fearnley-Brown
Tel: helena.fearnleybrown@elis.com
Tel: helena.fearnleybrown@elis.com