Recruitment Consultant

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an experienced professional for a supply chain and operations role. The position involves building accurate forecasts, managing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in fast-moving environments, strong leadership abilities, and a hands-on problem-solving approach. This role is essential for maintaining efficiency and quality across operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning, or operations in food or FMCG.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Understanding of food safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate forecasts aligned with sales and customer demand.
• Oversee factory performance and production schedules.
• Drive improvements in efficiency and maintain KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
• Solve problems hands-on as needed.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong forecasting skills

Leadership abilities

Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

They have created the world's first wrapper‑free, oat‑based energy bar: no plastic, no waste, just real ingredients protected by an innovative natural coating. Cleaner, smarter, high‑performance nutrition that's better for people and the planet. That mission demands a supply chain and operation that runs with precision, pace, and purpose. That's where you come in.

Responsibilities

Forecasting & Planning

• Build accurate forecasts aligned with sales and customer demand.
• Convert forecasts into realistic production schedules across daily, weekly, and long‑term horizons.
• Balance labour, capacity, raw materials, and changeovers to optimise throughput.
• Ensure material availability through smart inventory management and supplier coordination.

Production Operation

• Oversee day‑to‑day factory performance across shifts.
• Lead and develop production teams with clear goals, standards, and accountability.
• Ensure production plans are executed OTIF, safely, and at the right quality.
• Strengthen communication between planning, production, technical, and commercial teams.

Performance, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in efficiency, labour utilisation, yield, and waste.
• Identify bottlenecks before they become problems.
• Keep production rhythm predictable, stable, and resilient.
• Maintain tight control of KPIs across planning and operations.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high hygiene, food safety, and audit standards.
• Embed safe systems of work across all areas.
• Protect the integrity of a product built on innovation and trust.

Hands‑On Problem Solving

• Step in when needed to unblock issues and keep schedules on track.
• Work side‑by‑side with teams to keep the operation moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning, or operations in food, FMCG, or another fast‑moving environment.
• Strong forecasting, scheduling, and planning skills.
• A proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Calm, structured decision‑making with a hands‑on mindset.
• A problem‑solver who thrives in pace and enjoys building the systems that keep things flowing.