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Production Leader (PM Shift) | Kendal | Elis UK
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence, people development, and delivering outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, efficiency and continuous improvement are key?
Join Elis UK, the nation's leading hospitality laundry and linen services provider, supporting some of the UK's best-known hotels, restaurants and leisure venues. We're looking for an experienced Production Leader to join our Kendal site, leading our afternoon shift operation and driving performance across our production teams.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm
The Role
Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider site leadership team, you'll be responsible for maximising production performance, developing your team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring excellent service delivery for our customers.
You'll play a critical role in maintaining quality standards, achieving operational KPIs and ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production operations within the hospitality processing centre.
- Ensure customer deliveries are achieved on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Drive operational performance against key business metrics, including quality, productivity and service levels.
- Manage, coach and develop production teams to achieve business objectives.
- Foster a positive culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor staffing levels and resources to meet changing customer demands.
- Work collaboratively with account managers and internal stakeholders to maintain exceptional service delivery.
- Identify and implement process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company standards.
- Support operational planning during seasonal peaks and changing business demands.
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What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in an operational or production management role.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
- Experience working to KPIs and performance targets.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing performance, attendance and operational standards.
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
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Desirable
- Experience within manufacturing, textiles, logistics, laundry, hospitality or similar operational environments.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement principles.
- IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety knowledge.
- Degree-level education or equivalent operational experience.
Why Join Elis?
- Competitive salary up to £40,000
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a global organisation
Ready to Lead the Team?
If you're an ambitious operational leader looking to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, sustainability and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Elis UK.
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