THE COMPANY

One Living is a rapidly growing challenger brand, founded by Jonny Wilkinson, in the beverage industry. Committed to delivering high-quality living drinks that are sustainable, they pride themselves on disrupting the market with their creative approach. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence.

📍 Location: Hybrid / London, UK

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Foodchain Recruitment are introducing an Operations Manager role to join One Living's team to lead and optimise their end-to-end operations, working with their suppliers, 3PL, and delivery partners. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of managing several priorities and ensuring we have efficient and effective supply chain and operations whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities:

Operational Strategy:
✨ Develop and implement the overall operations strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
💡 Drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in all aspects of the supply chain and production processes.

Supply Chain Management:
🔗 Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
🤝 Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and partners.

Stock Management:
📅 Plan and forecast stock management across all SKU’s.
📦 Manage packaging and ingredient stock where applicable.

Cost Management:
💡 Develop and manage the operations budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
📈 Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve cost efficiency.

Project Management:
🚚 Oversee all aspects of a move to a new manufacturer.
⏱️ Manage timelines and delivery of projects to tight deadlines.

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ABOUT YOU:

✅ Proven experience in an operations management role within the food and beverage industry.
⚙️ Strong understanding of supply chain management, production processes, and quality control.
📈 Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
📜 Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the beverage industry.
📊 Advanced Excel skills and able to utilize these to complete commercial analysis.
🧠 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
🗣️ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
🤝 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
💪 A willingness to get stuck in and support the team.
🖥️ Experience with Xero and Unleashed.

🚀 Experience in a challenger brand or start-up environment is a plus.

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Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.

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