At Elis, we are experts in delivering, that keep some of the world’s most advanced industries running — from pharmaceuticals and biotech to healthcare, electronics and high-tech manufacturing. Our contamination control services set the standard across Europe, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
We are now looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager to lead our Wakefield site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset to make a real impact in a highly regulated and fast-moving environment.
As Operations Manager, you’ll:
Lead and develop production and engineering teams to deliver on-time, high-quality service to our customers.
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through Lean principles and the Elis Production Essentials.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
Take responsibility for site performance, resource planning, budgeting and forecasting.
Work closely with the General Manager, deputising when required, and contributing to long-term strategy.
Champion a “One Team” culture across functions including engineering, service, textile and logistics.
Proven experience in production, supply chain or service management, ideally in a regulated or process-driven industry.
Strong people leadership skills – able to motivate, coach and inspire high-performing teams.
Commercial and financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
Knowledge of ERP systems and strong analytical skills.
A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
Desirable: experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and NEBOSH certification.
Be supporting industries where precision, safety and quality are paramount.
Take ownership of a site with exciting opportunities to improve, innovate and grow.
A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas can shape the future of our operation.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and drive operational excellence in a cutting-edge environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Then apply online! Your contact person:
Anna Nudds
As the leader in circular services at work, Elis ensures its clients achieve optimal hygiene, well-being and protection – everywhere, every day, in a sustainable way.
We employ 54,000 people locally in 30 countries. We work for public and private organizations of all sizes, in all sectors of activity offering solutions for flat linen, workwear, facility, beverage, pest control, mats, wipers, cleanroom and medical waste.
Our circular services help clients stay focused on their core business and allow them to reduce their environmental footprint. Our circular services inspire our commitment: they create a bond between us, our clients and our planet and they unite our people around the world.
Elis is listed on Euronext Paris.
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Leader des services circulaires au travail, Elis veille à ce que ses clients bénéficient d'une hygiène, d'un bien-être et d'une protection optimale – partout dans le monde, tous les jours et de manière durable.
Nous employons localement 54 000 collaborateurs dans 29 pays. Nous travaillons pour des organismes publics et privés de toutes tailles, dans tous les secteurs d’activité en leur offrant des solutions en vêtement de travail, linge plat, sanitaires, boisson, prévention nuisibles, tapis, essuyage industriel, salles propres et DASRI.
Nos services circulaires aident nos clients à concentrer leurs efforts sur leur cœur de métier et leur permettent de réduire leur empreinte environnementale.
Nos services circulaires inspirent notre engagement : ils créent un lien entre nous, nos clients et notre planète et unissent nos collaborateurs dans le monde entier.
Elis est côté sur Euronext Paris et fait partie du SBF 120.
