ELIS
Textile Manager
Requirements
The role requires a degree or equivalent professional experience in an operations or service-led position, along with strong attention to detail and data analysis and reporting capabilities. Candidates should be organised, proactive, IT literate, and able to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders; laundry or textile services experience is an advantage.
Job Description
- Southampton
- Full-time
- Permanent
About a career with Elis
Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.
At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.
With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.
The Opportunity
- Lead and embed a strong “textile culture” at the site.
- Manage site-level textile purchasing and ensure spend aligns with budget targets.
- Monitor customer demand, adjust stock levels seasonally, and optimise textile availability.
- Collaborate with Customer Services and Account Management to uphold service standards.
- Analyse customer behaviour, identify overconsumption, and advise on best practices.
- Oversee storeroom management, textile flow, and the ragged-out/rewash process.
- Drive textile reuse and reintegration to maximise garment life and reduce waste.
- Train internal teams and support customers on textile handling and care.
- Use data tools and reporting to influence business decisions.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in an operations or service-led role.
- Strong attention to detail with data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in laundry/textile services or customer-focused environments is a plus.
- IT literate, organised, and proactive.
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- On-site Parking
- Private Medical
- Be part of a leading international provider of textile rental services.
- Directly impact our hospitality clients’ guest experience and satisfaction.
- Join a workplace that values sustainability, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
Then apply online!
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About ELIS
Every morning, 5 million people put on an Elis garment and go to work. Millions more sleep in our linen, walk on our mats, wash their hands with our soap. They rarely think about us. That's exactly the point. From workwear to flat linen, hygiene to pest control and floor protection : Elis takes care of the essentials your business depends on, so your teams can focus on what they do best. Quietly. Consistently. Before you even have to think about it. We don't just clean products : we design them, produce them, maintain them and repair them, cycle after cycle. Our rental-maintenance model means we collect, we care for, we return. Less waste. More reliability. A genuine partnership, not a transaction. 58 000 people – 31 countries - 400 000 clients From the corner garage to the five-star palace, one standard of care, everywhere, for every client. Elis doesn't just provide a service. We become part of your team. When you win, we win. Elis is listed on Euronext Paris (ELIS). An international multi-service provider operating across 11 service lines.