Operations Manager

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth company in the wellness and sports nutrition manufacturing sector seeks an experienced Operations Manager. This role involves leading core operational teams across Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production, ensuring optimal performance and strategic target achievement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing setting.
• Production planning experience.
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and quality control initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across product output and consistency.
• Own supplier relationships, sourcing, and cost negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Organisational Skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite preferred)

Job description

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We are looking for a proactive and experienced Operations Manager to lead and scale core operational teams across Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production for a high-growth company operating within the wellness and sports nutrition manufacturing sector both B2B and B2C.

Role Overview

As Operations Manager, you will lead a high-impact operations function—driving performance across production, procurement, logistics, inventory, and warehousing. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership and work alongside other supply chain stakeholders to ensure supply meets demand, operations run smoothly, and strategic targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting, and quality control initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across product output and consistency
• Own supplier relationships, sourcing, and cost negotiations
• Forecast demand and align procurement strategy accordingly
• Ensure accurate stock levels across all sales channels
• Improve SOPs, workflow automation, and efficiency across departments
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement practices
• Ensure operational compliance with H&S standards and legal requirements
• Lead safety audits, policy documentation, and training programmes
• Maintain food safety, labelling, and manufacturing compliance

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing or supply chain setting
• Production Planning Experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite experience preferred)
• Strong team leadership and cross-functional management skills
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

This is a 5 days on-site role

Salary banding is from £35,000 - £45,000 + bonus and benefits.

Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Health and Personal Care Products and Manufacturing

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