โ๐ Location: Twice a week in the Chichester office, with three days working from home.
๐ฑ 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!
๐ฏ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
๐ Third-Party Production Management:
๐ญ Coordinate with third-party production sites to ensure timely and accurate production of our tea and beverages.
๐ Monitor production schedules and align them with demand forecasts.
๐ Conduct site visits to oversee production processes and ensure top quality.
๐ Quality Control:
๐ ๏ธ Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet company standards.
๐ง Resolve production issues with third-party manufacturers swiftly.
๐ฆ Inventory Management:
๐ Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods at third-party sites.
๐ Conduct regular audits and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials.
๐ Supply Chain Management:
๐ Oversee logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient product distribution.
๐ Optimize transportation routes and methods to enhance delivery times and reduce costs.
๐ฆ Order Fulfilment:
๐ Coordinate with sales and customer service to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
โณ Monitor order status and promptly address any delays.
๐ข Warehouse Management:
๐ฌ Oversee warehousing operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping.
๐ฆ Implement best practices for warehouse organization and inventory management.
๐ค Vendor Management:
๐ค Maintain strong relationships with third-party manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers.
๐ผ Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms.
๐ Administrative and Reporting:
๐๏ธ Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and logistics activities.
๐ Prepare regular reports on performance and efficiency.
๐ Continuous Improvement:
๐ก Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
๐ Create and update sustainability projects based on new technologies.
๐ผ ABOUT YOU:
๐ Experience in production coordination and logistics, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
๐ Experience managing third-party production sites and vendors.
๐ Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.
๐ป Proficiency in inventory management and logistics software.
๐ Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
๐ง Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
๐ข Effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
โ๏ธ Willingness to travel to production sites as needed.
๐ ๏ธ SKILLS:
๐ผ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Apple (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
๐ Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Dear/Cin7) is a plus.
๐ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
๐ค Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
๐ค Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?....Then Apply Now!