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Newbury
Newbury Cleanroom 7/1/2026 Full-time Permanent
Introduction
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.
Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. With over 50,000 employees across 28 countries, we provide essential, sustainable services to the industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
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.
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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. Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) Experience managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs
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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
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Then apply online! Your contact person:
Maggie Walsh
HR Business Partner - South West
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