Operations Manager | Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid)

​📍 Location: Twice a week in the Chichester office, with three days working from home.

🌱 ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Only Natural Products is a leading tea and ready-to-drink beverage company, dedicated to delivering top-notch products to their customers.

With a commitment to quality and efficiency, they collaborate with multiple third-party production sites to ensure their beverages are produced and delivered seamlessly. They are now on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented Operations Manager (covering Production, Quality and Logistics) to join their growing team!

🎯 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

🔄 Third-Party Production Management:

🏭 Coordinate with third-party production sites to ensure timely and accurate production of our tea and beverages.

📅 Monitor production schedules and align them with demand forecasts.

🚗 Conduct site visits to oversee production processes and ensure top quality.

🔍 Quality Control:

🛠️ Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet company standards.

🔧 Resolve production issues with third-party manufacturers swiftly.

📦 Inventory Management:

📊 Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods at third-party sites.

📝 Conduct regular audits and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials.

🔗 Supply Chain Management:

🌍 Oversee logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient product distribution.

🚛 Optimize transportation routes and methods to enhance delivery times and reduce costs.

📦 Order Fulfilment:

🛒 Coordinate with sales and customer service to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

⏳ Monitor order status and promptly address any delays.

🏢 Warehouse Management:

🏬 Oversee warehousing operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping.

📦 Implement best practices for warehouse organization and inventory management.

🤝 Vendor Management:

🤝 Maintain strong relationships with third-party manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers.

💼 Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms.

📝 Administrative and Reporting:

🗂️ Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and logistics activities.

📈 Prepare regular reports on performance and efficiency.

🔄 Continuous Improvement:

💡 Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

🌍 Create and update sustainability projects based on new technologies.

💼 ABOUT YOU:

🎓 Experience in production coordination and logistics, preferably in the food and beverage industry.

🌟 Experience managing third-party production sites and vendors.

🔗 Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.

💻 Proficiency in inventory management and logistics software.

📅 Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

🧠 Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

📢 Effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

✈️ Willingness to travel to production sites as needed.

🛠️ SKILLS:

💼 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Apple (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

🔍 Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Dear/Cin7) is a plus.

📝 Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

🤝 Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

🤝 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?....Then Apply Now!