Chief Operating Officer

Are you an experienced operational leader with expertise across the full Supply Chain and manufacturing?

Do you have a proven track record in building high-performance teams within FMCG manufacturing?

Are you able to demonstrate proven ability to build structure and process to facilitate rapid growth in output and turnover?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a FMCG business on the search for a Chief Operating Officer. This is a perm role based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end to end operations across demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, production and co-packing.
• Redesign and embed a best-in-class S&OP process across the business.
• Implement tools, dashboards and reporting to improve forecasting accuracy and operational visibility.
• Strengthen infrastructure and processes to ensure reliable supply, high service levels and better cross functional alignment.
• Drive rigorous value engineering across the supply chain to improve gross margin.
• Develop, optimise and scale co-manufacturing networks.
• Maintain documentation, traceability, certifications and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead packaging optimisation across materials, formats, artwork, sustainability and cost.
• Establish clear KPIs, accountability, operating rhythms and performance management.

What We’re Looking For:

• 15+ years’ experience in FMCG operations background.
• Track record of expanding and building manufacturing sites.
• Experience with co-manufacturing, technical transfer and supplier optimisation.
• Proven margin delivery and value-engineering track record.
• Strong S&OP, ERP/systems, planning and operational governance experience.
• Exposure to international operations (US experience advantageous).
• Ability to lead teams, build capability and implement structure in scaling environments.

Salary – dependent on experience – very attractive package

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

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