About a career with Elis Are you a hands-on leader, passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence in the hospitality sector? 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. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Production Leader to join our team in Chorley. In this role, you will lead and manage a production team to achieve site objectives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure a safe, productive working environment. You will support the Operations Manager in day‑to‑day operations and ensure that quality, service, and performance standards are consistently met. Afternoon (2pm - 10pm) or Nights (10pm - 6am) shift patterns available. Your Mission at Elis Lead daily operations within Elis’ hospitality processing centres, ensuring timely delivery of linens, towels, 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 Sky-high 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 hotel and restaurant clients, supporting national campaigns or seasonal surges. What will make you stand out? Proven production/operational leadership experience—ideally in textile, hospitality, or logistics 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. What's on 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 Work with leading hospitality brands. Be part of a national success story with room to grow and lead change. Competitive package including opportunity to join bonus scheme, company pension scheme, private healthcare, team leadership responsibility and development opportunities. Interested? Then apply online! Your contact person: Helena Fearnley-Brown Tel: helena.fearnleybrown@elis.com