Who are we?
Elis is an international textile, hygiene & facilities services business, operating in 29 countries across the globe, delivering a complete textile rental and laundry service.
We offer everything from workwear to mats, mops, bed and bath linen, hygiene supplies and pest control services.
With plants and distribution hubs across Ireland, Elis offers an unrivalled level of nationwide service with accredited systems and a commitment to the highest infection control standards.
Our, 1400+ workforce, proudly support over 10,000 Irish businesses, delivering quality products and services.
Our circular services help clients stay focused on their core business while allowing them to reduce their environmental footprint. Job Summary: Production Unit Manager will be directly responsible for a team of Supervisors and Team Leaders, ensuring the development and growth of the site.
You will be tasked with engaging your team with a "can do" approach, ensuring that functional KPI's for each team member are achieved. Production Unit Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Elis is able to deliver a professional service solution and that customers are satisfied.
Drive structured projects to ensure continuous improvement of all production operation.
Main Responsibilities: Ensure that the production function complies with Group and site HR and Health & Safety policies and procedures Leading the Production Team to ensure all KPI's are achieved.
Complete the shift report and daily utility readings on daily basis Complete TCL and gathering tools report on weekly basis Monitoring production and resolving issues Ensure the correct staffing levels are maintained Articulate and communicate ongoing machine issues to the maintenance team Monitoring employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching Organizing workflow to meet specifications and deadlines Team Management Ensure that payroll is completed accurately and efficiently Creating an environment where the team is motivated and productive Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates Ensure that staff is trained up to Elis standards Determining amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
Identify potential employees to develop further in the business, as part of a smooth succession plan Ensure Strategic goals are communicated out to wider team.
Ensure all staff are properly trained and motivated to achieve the functional objectives.
Improve and develop current operations to increase effectiveness of all production activities.
Analyse the results and implement corrective action to continuously improve the working environment Any other tasks assigned by the General/Operations Manager Health and Safety Working with Health and Safety to promote and manage H+S activities with an overall responsibility for site, personal and product, produced safely.
Promote an awareness of and compliance with established procedures Ensure the facility standards and housekeeping are kept to Audit standards at all times.
All relevant paperwork to be kept up to date.
Proactive at keeping current with the latest standards (ISO / RABC) through both internal and external training.
Current standards are I.S E.N 14065:2016 Biocontamination Control System + I.S E.N 9001:2015 Quality Management System + I.S E.N 14001:2015 Environmental + OHSAS 18001:2007S.R Health & Safety (These standards will change and evolve over time).
Employee Development Liaise with the HR department in relation to any HR issues, staff training & recruitment: - Ensure all staff comply with HR policies and procedures - Identify staff that are not reaching their targets and refer them to HR - Promote staff well-being and team spirit.
- Ensure that Probations reviews for staff are up to date - Apply the performance management process to new and existing employees, maintaining consistent and clear communication with the team Manage Business Activities Liaise with the Customer Service Manager, Service coordinators and reps during the shift in relation to customer / production related issues Liaise with Distribution Manager in relation to customer / production related issues or changes to delivery requirements Be versatile in approach and be able to act as supervisor in either of the two distinct production facilities on the site.
The ideal candidate must be flexible and trained to maintain both plants across multiple and ever-changing shifts as required by the business.
Support Operations Manager in management and introduction of ad hoc projects as and when required.
A full induction and training plan will be drawn up and communicated with you on commencement of this role.
You will have to be flexible in the role.
Knowledge and Skills Proven work experience as Production Manager or similar role Demonstrable knowledge of organisation effectiveness, best management practices and project management.
Strong interpersonal skills, a vision for success, and the ability to take responsibility, coach, develop and mentor.
Demonstrable track record in driving the best out of people whilst at the same time managing to agreed / business deadlines