Operations Manager

Elis, a global leader in textile, hygiene, and facility solutions, operates in 29 countries with a team of 50,000.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Operations Manager to refine production workflows and support our Business/Improvement Plan. In this role, you will ensure smooth daily operations, drive continuous improvement projects, enhance plant efficiency, and maintain high-quality customer deliveries.

Your leadership will foster excellence and staff engagement in improvement initiatives while ensuring cost-effective and compliant operations. This position offers significant impact on our strategic goals and operational success.

At Elis, we value our people and invest in their growth through varied tasks and career opportunities across different roles. The ideal candidate will uphold Elis’s Vision, Strategy, and core Values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, and Exemplarity.

• Implement the Elis Production Essentials framework.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies within the Production/Engineering departments.
• Ensure customer deliveries meet quality standards and are cost-effective.
• Optimise plant management in line with capacity, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and engage staff in enhancement projects.
• Forecast volume and resource needs; manage activities within budget.
• Support the GM and collaborate on strategic plans for operations and capital requests.
• Manage and develop all employees, including absence, performance, grievances, and training.
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration for issue resolution and foster a "One Team" culture.
• Analyse performance data and recommend improvements.
• Champion environmental sustainability through energy reduction strategies.

• Proficiency in IT, including MS Office.
• Strong communication and direct people management experience.
• Experience in leading and recruiting high-performance teams.
• Customer-focused approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Competence in planning, organising, and implementing teamwork.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and financial acumen.
• Analytical skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and commercial/supply chain experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Lean (Six Sigma) methodologies.

Educational Background and Experience:

• Proven experience in production, supply chain, or service management.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in lean manufacturing/process industries.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent country qualification desired.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement programs.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and offer a friendly and supportive working environment.