Senior Operations Manager / Operations Lead

Lawrence Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Operations Manager / Operations Lead to join an award-winning BCorp drinks business in London. The successful candidate will oversee supply chain operations, manage key partnerships, and ensure operational excellence. Offering a salary of up to £60,000 along with bonus opportunities and a hybrid working model, this role is pivotal for the company's success.

Benefits

Base Salary: up to £60,000

Bonus: up to 20%

EMI Share Options

28 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday

Hybrid Working 3-4x pw

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, or logistics in FMCG.
• Excellent grasp of co-packing, 3PLs, and retail logistics.
• Proven ability to scale operations and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain, from demand planning to fulfilment.
• Manage partnerships with co-packers, logistics providers, and 3PLs.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Senior Operations Manager / Operations Lead

Senior Operations Manager / Operations Lead

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Base pay range

️ Senior Operations Manager / Operations Lead

up to £60,000

Our client is an award winning, disruptive BCorp drinks business. Their products are well distributed in both Grocery and the On Trade as well as serving their customers Online. This role is the backbone of the business, you’ll play a central part in ensuring they have the right systems, partners, and processes in place to deliver a world-class customer.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead their end-to-end supply chain, from demand planning to fulfilment.
• Manage partnerships with co-packers, logistics providers, and 3PLs.
• Oversee operational budgets and identify efficiency gains.
• Implement tools and systems for improved reporting and team visibility.
• Ensure top-tier customer experience across all sales channels.
• Act as the main operational contact for key customers and partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What’s on Offer?

• Base Salary: up to £60,000
• Bonus: up to 20%
• EMI Share Options
• 28 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday
• Hybrid Working 3-4x pw

Do you have the following to apply?

• 4+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, or logistics (FMCG a must with drinks preferred).
• Excellent grasp of co-packing, 3PLs, and retail logistics.
• Proven ability to scale operations and manage budgets.
• A problem-solving, detail-oriented mindset.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to everyone directly.

Lawrence Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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