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Operations Manager

Surrey Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
A growing FMCG brand in Surrey is seeking an Operations Manager to lead production, fulfilment, and supply chain activities while driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership experience, excellent people management skills, and a proven ability to enhance processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Chance to join an exciting FMCG brand
  • Seeking a strong people manager and motivator

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative and fast-growing FMCG business with a passion for quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer experience. Operating from their site in Surrey, they supply premium products nationwide and are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Description

The Operations Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end operational function, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production, fulfilment, and supply chain activities. You will drive performance, develop teams, and implement improvements that support the company's ambition for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily operations across production, fulfilment, inventory, and supply chain.
  • Implement process improvements to optimise efficiency, quality, and cost control.
  • Manage and develop operational teams, fostering a culture of high performance.
  • Oversee KPIs, operational reporting, and strategic planning with senior leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, commercial, and customer service.
  • Drive capacity planning and support new product introductions.

The Successful Applicant

You will bring a strong track record in operations leadership within FMCG, consumer goods, or a similar fast-paced environment.

You will have:

  • Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar.
  • Strong understanding of production, supply chain, and fulfilment processes.
  • Excellent people leadership skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
  • Experience improving systems, processes, and operational performance.
  • A data-driven mindset and the ability to deliver against ambitious targets.

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

  • Base salary £45k-£55k
  • Pension
  • Company product discount
  • Cycle to Work Scheme



Days of Work:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 5 days a week in the office
  • 9am-5pm (there is flex can do 8-4)



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Contact
Ben Dunmore
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945540
Phone number
+442072692133

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Dunmore
Consultant phone
+442072692133
Job reference
JN-022026-6945540