1. Senior ownership of end-to-end operations
2. Real autonomy and influence on strategy and improvement
About Our Client
This is an opportunity to join a global, market‑leading FMCG business with a strong heritage and an even stronger focus on the future. Known for combining scale with innovation, the organisation invests heavily in its people, values long‑term thinking, and encourages collaboration across functions and regions. Employees benefit from genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to make a visible impact in a fast‑moving, high‑quality environment.
Job Description
Strategic & Leadership
3. Contribute to the long-term supply chain vision with clear milestones and delivery plans
4. Actively participate in senior management forums, shaping operational priorities and performance
5. Lead, develop, and manage the operational team, including performance, engagement, and progression
6. Provide cover for senior supply chain leadership where required
Manufacturing & Warehousing Operations
7. Manage and optimise third-party manufacturing and warehousing contracts
8. Lead contract reviews, renegotiation's, and mid-term amendments
9. Drive performance and continuous improvement through reviews, targets, and projects
10. Ensure manufacturing and warehousing capacity aligns with current and future demand
11. Approve bottling and warehousing invoices and manage operational budgets
Quality, Technical & Compliance
12. Own the quality agenda, including technical reviews, complaint investigation, and root cause analysis
13. Support and oversee the technical function to ensure food safety, legal, and ethical compliance
14. Ensure products and packaging meet all regulatory requirements
Supply, Stock & Data Control
15. Ensure accurate reconciliation of physical stock and system records across bulk and warehouse locations
16. Maintain high standards of master data accuracy, bills of materials, and specifications
17. Coordinate bulk availability to minimise supply gaps while maintaining quality and specification targets
Innovation & Value Engineering
18. Ensure innovation and NPD projects are delivered on time and to specification
19. Coordinate operational elements of product rework and promotional activity
20. Identify and deliver value engineering opportunities
21. Lead materials tenders, manage pricing files, and negotiated minimum order quantities
Financial & Performance Management
22. Manage and track departmental KPIs and performance against targets
23. Coordinate operational inputs related to taxes and levies (e.g. packaging-related charges)
24. Support improvements in customer service through operational excellence
The Successful Applicant
25. Ideally degree educated or equivalent
26. Proven experience managing manufacturing and warehousing operations, ideally within FMCG
27. Contract manufacturing experience is highly desirable
28. Regular national UK travel, and some European and International travel expected for this role
29. Ideal home location for the successful applicant is the West Midlands or the North of England
What's on Offer
30. Competitive salary ranging up to £90k per annum.
31. Permanent position in a reputable company within the FMCG sector.
32. Opportunity to lead and shape operations within a thriving organisation.
33. Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
If you are an experienced professional seeking a leadership role in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.