Supply Chain & Operations Manager

TJX Europe; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and nutrition company is looking for a Supply Chain & Operations Manager. This role involves forecasting demand, building production plans, and ensuring that factory operations run smoothly and effectively. Candidates should have experience in supply chain management within the food or FMCG sectors, strong leadership skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. The position offers a salary of approximately £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience, located in Stevenage or Bolton.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning or operations in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong forecasting, scheduling, and planning skills.
• A proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate forecasts aligned with sales and customer demand.
• Oversee day-to-day factory performance across shifts.
• Drive improvements in efficiency and maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Planning

Team leadership

Problem-solving

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.

As Supply Chain & Operations Manager, you'll 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.

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

Own the 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

Salary & Location

Salary: Circa £40,000‑£50,000 depending on experience. Location: Stevenage or Bolton.