📍 Location: Twice a week in the Chichester office, with three days working from home.
🌱 ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Only Natural Products is a leading tea and ready-to-drink beverage company, dedicated to delivering top-notch products to their customers.
With a commitment to quality and efficiency, they collaborate with multiple third-party production sites to ensure their beverages are produced and delivered seamlessly. They are now on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Operations Manager (covering Production, Quality and Logistics) to join their growing team!
🎯 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
🔄 Third-Party Production Management:
🏭 Coordinate with third-party production sites to ensure timely and accurate production of our tea and beverages.
📅 Monitor production schedules and align them with demand forecasts.
🚗 Conduct site visits to oversee production processes and ensure top quality.
🔍 Quality Control:
🛠️ Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet company standards.
🔧 Resolve production issues with third-party manufacturers swiftly.
📦 Inventory Management:
📊 Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods at third-party sites.
📝 Conduct regular audits and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials.
🔗 Supply Chain Management:
🌍 Oversee logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient product distribution.
🚛 Optimize transportation routes and methods to enhance delivery times and reduce costs.
📦 Order Fulfilment:
🛒 Coordinate with sales and customer service to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
⏳ Monitor order status and promptly address any delays.
🏢 Warehouse Management:
🏬 Oversee warehousing operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping.
📦 Implement best practices for warehouse organization and inventory management.
🤝 Vendor Management:
🤝 Maintain strong relationships with third-party manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers.
💼 Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms.
📝 Administrative and Reporting:
🗂️ Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and logistics activities.
📈 Prepare regular reports on performance and efficiency.
🔄 Continuous Improvement:
💡 Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
🌍 Create and update sustainability projects based on new technologies.
💼 ABOUT YOU:
🎓 Experience in production coordination and logistics, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
🌟 Experience managing third-party production sites and vendors.
🔗 Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.
💻 Proficiency in inventory management and logistics software.
📅 Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
🧠 Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
📢 Effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
✈️ Willingness to travel to production sites as needed.
🛠️ SKILLS:
💼 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Apple (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
🔍 Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Dear/Cin7) is a plus.
📝 Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
🤝 Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
🤝 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
INTERESTED?
Join Only Natural Products and play a pivotal role in ensuring their beverages reach their customers with the quality and care they deserve.
Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.