At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations in a cleanroom, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
- Company: Join Elis UK, the leading hospitality laundry and linen specialist.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, private medical, and a competitive salary of circa £32,500.
- Other info: Be part of a national success story and drive operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a sustainability-focused organisation with room to grow.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in production, ideally in textile or cleanroom sectors.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a hands‑on leader, passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence in the hospitality sector? Join Elis UK, the nation’s leading hospitality laundry and linen specialist, supporting pharmaceutical and scientific companies across the country. You will work closely with the Production Manager and other internal teams, continuously improving the site overall effectiveness, ensuring utilisation of production facilities, people development/engagement and a lean culture.
Your Tasks:
- Lead daily operations within Elis’ cleanroom processing centres, ensuring timely delivery of items 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 service reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies plus RFID or online stock management tools to boost efficiency and hygiene levels.
- Maintain Health & Safety compliance and ISO‑standard operations in a high‑volume, customer‑critical environment.
- Adapt and scale resources to accommodate urgent demands from clients, supporting national campaigns or seasonal surges.
Your Profile:
- Proven production/operational leadership experience—ideally in textile, pharma or cleanroom 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.
We Offer:
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On‑site Parking
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Purpose‑led career in a sustainability‑focused, customer‑driven organisation
- Be part of a national success story with room to grow and lead change
- Competitive package including circa £32,500 salary, team leadership responsibility, and development opportunities
Interested? Then apply online!
Production Leader in Newbury employer: Elis
Elis UK is an exceptional employer, offering a purpose-led career in the hospitality sector with a strong focus on sustainability and customer service. Employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days of holiday and private medical insurance. Located in Newbury, this role provides the opportunity to lead change in a dynamic environment while being part of a national success story.
