Co-Pack Operations Manager

Beiersdorf; Hurley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Discounts on Beiersdorf products

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Job summary

Beiersdorf UK Distribution Centre seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead co-pack and gifting operations across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient production and cost-effective delivery. You will drive performance through data, coach leaders, and maintain strong cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FMCG/LOG or related fields, strong leadership, and mastery of Lean improvements, with SAP/WMS exposure and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Operations, Production, Warehouse or Supply Chain within FMCG/manufacturing/logistics.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-shift teams.
• Strong knowledge of co-packing, production and supply chain operations.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; highly organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-pack operations across multiple shifts to deliver production plans safely and efficiently.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions and performance improvements.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure COMAH compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Lean continuous improvement

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Excel & PowerPoint

Co-pack operations knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely (essential)

NEBOSH (desirable)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

continuous improvement. Manage training, performance reviews, succession planning and talent development. Oversee agency labour performance to ensure productivity and quality standards are met. StakeholderManagement Build strong relationships across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Quality, SHE and external suppliers. Act as the key operational contact for co-pack activity and escalations. Support seasonal peaks, gifting programmes and customer initiatives. OperationalManagement Lead co-pack operations across multiple shifts to deliver production plans safely and efficiently. Achieve productivity, quality, service and cost targets. Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions and performance improvements. Ensure inventory accuracy, material availability and smooth production flow. ContinuousImprovement Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Use data and reporting to improve productivity, quality, service and cost performance. Support system optimisation and deliver improvement
projects aligned to Supply Chain strategy. Resource &Budget Management Manage labour, overtime, agency spend and operational budgets. Plan and deploy resources effectively to meet demand while controlling costs. Monitor financial performance and identify efficiency opportunities. Health, Safety,Environment & Quality Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with COMAH, company policies and legislation. Lead audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions. Maintain quality standards and customer specifications. Site Leadership Support site security, contractor management and emergency response activities. Participate in duty management and out-of-hours escalation processes. Provide leadership during operational incidents and emergencies. Your Profile 5+ years' experience in Operations, Production, Warehouse or Supply Chain Management within FMCG, manufacturing or logistics. Proven experience leading large, multi-shift teams. Strong knowledge of
co-packing, production and supply chain operations. Experience managing labour, budgets and operational performance. Strong leadership, coaching, analytical and problem-solving skills. Lean/continuous improvement experience. IOSH Managing Safely essential; NEBOSH desirable. COMAH, SAP and WMS experience advantageous. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Highly organised, results-focused and proactive. At Beiersdorf, we seeyou as a person far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide theflexibility and support you need for your professional and personal successthrough our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer! We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions). Defined contribution pension Private medical & dental insurance Life assurance Critical illness Discounts on products Hybrid working 25 days holiday (buy & sell holiday) Free head office parking At Beiersdorf, webelieve that every individual brings unique perspectives,
experiences, andstrengths that deserve to be valued and celebrated. We are committed tofostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feelsempowered to be themselves, thrive in their role, and work in ways that enablethem to succeed. Through flexibility, understanding, accessibility, andmeaningful support, we aim to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, heard,and able to reach their full potential. We are committed toproviding an inclusive recruitment experience and are happy to discuss anyreasonable adjustments at any stage of the process to support you. WKCL1_UKTJ
At Beiersdorf, we wantto help people feel good about their skin and our commitment goes far beyondcaring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body careproducts for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin and Elastoplast. The DC-UK Co-packOperations Manager leads all co-packing and gifting operations within theDistribution Centre, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveryof a high-volume operation. The role is responsible for driving performanceacross people, processes and productivity, ensuring safety, quality, serviceand cost targets are consistently achieved. Working closely with Supply Chain,Customer Service, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, VAS and external partners,the role delivers a high-performing, agile and scalable co-pack operation thatsupports business objectives. Your Tasks People Leadership& Development Lead, coach and develop operational teams, team leaders and support functions. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and