Operations Manager - Dublin, Ireland - Elis Ireland
Description
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.
The role
The Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of operations in the Tallaght site including, ensuring and improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of the site, using KPI's. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of 200+ staff and and have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of the Tallaght plant.
You will be part of a team, who all have a role to play to drive the operational standards in the plant. This role is fast paced, about multi tasking effective, no 2 days are the same. It will be the responsibility of the Operations Manager to ensure that the plant is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of customers.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and managing the plants overall day to day operations i.e Production, Distribution, Customer Service.
Staff management, building people and motivating for results, HR, strategic planning & training
A continuous focus at ensuring performance according to the targets and focusing on growth. Implement efficiencies in the plant and its operation
Ensure that the plant is on a high operational level and at the same time balances the long term strategic goals in order to maintain the market position
Manage and support health and safety on site
Manage Quality Systems, ISO & RABC in the site.
Provide and produce weekly reports and data on all aspects of operations on site
Customer focused with attention to detail for customer requirements
Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost
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.
Education and Qualifications
Ideally degree level qualification in business administration/engineering or operations management or professional recognition in a relevant discipline.
Knowledge and Skills
Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role - min 3 + years.
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
Person Specification
Strong strategic - operational focus
Business acumen
Motivated and result driven
Builds and encourages the team
Leads the push for growth
Drives customer and commercial improvements