Supply Chain Operations Manager

Lloyd's; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking food company in Westminster is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to optimize operations and manage production schedules. This role requires strong leadership to drive efficiency and maintain high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-moving environments like food or FMCG and excel in forecasting and planning. The position offers an opportunity to create structured systems in a dynamic setting, contributing to the company's innovative mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning, or operations in food or FMCG environments.
• Strong skills in forecasting, scheduling, and planning.
• A proven ability to develop and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate forecasts aligned with sales and customer demand.
• Convert forecasts into realistic production schedules.
• Balance labour, capacity, and materials to optimise throughput.
• Ensure material availability through inventory management.

Skills

Strong forecasting

Scheduling

Planning skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

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. As Supply Chain & Operations Manager you will sit at the heart of the business. Forecasting demand, building production plans, managing material flow, and ensuring the factory delivers exactly what’s needed, when it’s needed, without compromise. If the plan works, the operation works. And if the operation works, the mission moves forward. This is the role for someone who loves creating structure in fast‑moving environments, thrives on fixing problems before they occur, and takes pride in planning and delivering operational excellence.

Responsibilities

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