Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Cookstown, Co. Tyrone
Reporting to: General Manager
About Elis
Elis is a leading international provider of textile, hygiene, and facility services, supporting businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence, Elis delivers tailored solutions that help customers run more efficiently. We are committed to developing our people and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Benefits of Working with Elis include;

• A structured onboarding and training plan
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment
• Career progression and development opportunities

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our site operations in Cookstown. This role is responsible for overseeing a team, ensuring strong performance across all production activities while fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring a high standard of service delivery to customers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Production Team to achieve all operational KPIs
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and HR policies and procedures
• Monitor production performance, resolving issues in a timely manner
• Plan and organise workflow to meet customer and dispatch requirements
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels in line with operational demand
• Drive continuous improvement projects across production operations
• Complete daily and weekly reporting (shift reports, utilities, tracking tools)
• Communicate machine and operational issues to the maintenance team
• Monitor employee performance, providing coaching and feedback
• Manage payroll processes accurately and efficiently
• Promote a productive, engaged, and motivated team environment
• Ensure all staff are trained to required company standards
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Distribution, HR, and Maintenance teams
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and audit readiness
• Support site-wide Health & Safety initiatives and compliance

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency and production processes
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive performance and meet business deadlines
• Experience in continuous improvement and project management
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

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