Head of Operations – Iconic Scaling Drinks brand – London – Up to £100,000 plus package  

I am very excited to be partnered with one of the most publicized and growing brands in the market now. This brand has shown an exceptional level of performance, with a range of categories defining products and an iconic founder team. When you think green, you think of these guys!

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Operations to join their fast-growing drinks business at an exciting stage of growth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building a scalable operational function that enables the business to continue its rapid expansion.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will oversee the end-to-end operational strategy, leading supply chain, logistics, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in implementing technology, optimising processes, introducing AI-enabled efficiencies, and ensuring our operations can support significant future growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with 5 days per week in the London office. The ideal “must haves” will be leadership, scaling business and supply chain management.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary, share scheme and travel allowance
• Fun, dynamic and supportive working culture
• Chance to shape and lead the full channel with a category defining brand.

Head of Operations role includes:

• Develop and execute the operational strategy to support the company's continued growth and scalability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Supply Chain Managers and wider operations personnel.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with manufacturers, co-packers, 3PL providers and key suppliers.
• Lead the implementation, optimisation and ongoing development of ERP and operational systems.
• Drive digital transformation by introducing technology, automation and AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Establish scalable processes, governance and operational best practices across the business.
• Monitor operational KPIs, budgets and performance, identifying opportunities to improve service, efficiency and cost.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Sales and Product teams to support business objectives and new product launches.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and customer service.
• Identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation and business continuity plans.

The ideal Head of Operations candidate:

• Proven senior operations leadership experience within an FMCG business, ideally in food or drinks.
• Demonstrated success scaling operations within a fast-growing business.
• Strong experience leading and developing high-performing operational and supply chain teams.
• Track record of implementing ERP systems and driving technology-enabled business transformation.
• Extensive experience managing complex supply chains, manufacturing partners and logistics providers.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leveraging data, automation and AI to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.com

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