Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Operations Manager
An FMCG Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day running of production and supply chain activities within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company—think food, beverages, personal care, or household products. It’s a high-paced, hands-on role focused on keeping things moving efficiently, safely, and profitably.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing production lines to ensure output meets demand while maintaining quality.
Optimising supply chain and logistics, including inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
Implementing lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Leading cross-functional teams, including supervisors, engineers, and quality control staff.
Monitoring KPIs like cost per unit, downtime, and on-time delivery.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
According to this job description, candidates typically need a degree in operations, engineering, or business, plus several years of experience in FMCG manufacturing. Strong leadership, data analysis, and process improvement skills are essential.
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Brentwood is a suburban town with a small shopping area and high street. Beyond this are residential developments surrounded by open countryside and woodland; some of this countryside lies within only a few hundred yards of the town centre.
Since 1978, Brentwood has been twinned with Roth in Germany and with Montbazon in France since 1994.[3] It also has a relationship with Brentwood, Tennessee in the United States.