ELIS
Textile Manager
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Southampton
Full-time Permanent
About Elis
About a career with Elis
Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.
At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.
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With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.
The Opportunity
- Lead and embed a strong “textile culture” at the site.
- Manage site-level textile purchasing and ensure spend aligns with budget targets.
- Monitor customer demand, adjust stock levels seasonally, and optimise textile availability.
- Collaborate with Customer Services and Account Management to uphold service standards.
- Analyse customer behaviour, identify overconsumption, and advise on best practices.
- Oversee storeroom management, textile flow, and the ragged-out/rewash process.
- Drive textile reuse and reintegration to maximise garment life and reduce waste.
- Train internal teams and support customers on textile handling and care.
- Use data tools and reporting to influence business decisions.
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What We're Looking For
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in an operations or service-led role.
- Strong attention to detail with data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in laundry/textile services or customer-focused environments is a plus.
- IT literate, organised, and proactive.
What We Offer
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- On-site Parking
- Private Medical
- Be part of a leading international provider of textile rental services.
- Directly impact our hospitality clients’ guest experience and satisfaction.
- Join a workplace that values sustainability, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
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