Manager - #2179033

Role Description This full-time Manager role with a base of £34k plus bonus, is an on-site position based near Birmingham. The Manager will oversee daily operations,sales and marketing including production scheduling, inventory control, and coordination with quality assurance to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. The role involves leading and coaching team members, managing staffing levels, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety. The Manager will collaborate with senior leadership to implement operational strategies, improve colume of retail resellers, direct to consumer subscription, outstanding customer service, monitor performance metrics, and optimize workflows and resource usage. Additional responsibilities include working with suppliers, supporting internal reporting, and ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and

• Experience in operations, sales, marketing or production management, preferably within food manufacturing, pet food, or a similar regulated environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team supervision, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with experience in scheduling, inventory management, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards relevant to manufacturing, with the ability to enforce procedures and support audits.
• Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally with production, quality, supply chain, and senior leadership.
• Comfort with using basic digital tools and systems (e.g., production software, spreadsheets, reporting tools) to track operations and performance.
• Ability to work on-site near Birmingham, manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Relevant education or training in business, operations, supply chain, or food science is beneficial; prior management experience is strongly preferred.