Head of Manufacturing Operations

About Our Client

Prioritizing sustainability and quality, my client has undergone significant growth in recent years. They are a UK-based B2C FMCG company/brand with intentions to expand into additional markets next year.

Job Description

• Seeking an individual with an engineering or continuous improvement background to:
• Outline Process Flow
• Propose Equipment and Layout
• Explore avenues for achieving the most cost-effective and efficient manufacturing processes,
• Oversee the scaling up of manufacturing operations alongside blueprinting for future facilities and regions
• In need of someone capable of managing logistics, including:
• Oversight of 3PL services to ensure quality, on-time deliveries, and prompt resolution of issues
• Collaboration with Procurement to address various challenges related to ingredient sourcing, such as coordinating shipments from international suppliers
• Coordination of packaging logistics to ensure seamless transfer from third-party providers to the 3PL
• Additional responsibilities encompassing overall operations.

The Successful Applicant

• Seeking an individual with prior experience in scaling up manufacturing FMCG businesses or startup ventures. Must possess excellent experience in Continuous Improvement and/or Process Engineering/Mapping.
• Seeking an individual capable of multitasking and possessing strong leadership qualities-able to accomplish tasks decisively with authority when necessary.
• A candidate driven by numbers and data, demonstrating proactive and quantitative skills.
• Looking for someone who can discern and foster excellence within the team, ensuring standards are met.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Base Salary
• Benefits, bonus, etc.