Supply Chain & NPD Production Manager

This is a 10+ year-old, founder-led health and wellness brand, specialising in luxury health supplements. They are renowned for producing some of the highest quality omega-3, collagen, magnesium, and vitamin D products in the market.

Their core business is direct-to-consumer, enabling them to build close relationships with their customers. They’re a close-knit team with a mission-driven culture that values mental health, balance, and genuine connection with their community. They have no external investors and big plans for the future.


As the Supply Chain & NPD Production Manager, you’ll have the autonomy to lead end-to-end operations and play a key part in their next phase of growth, reporting directly to the Head of Product & Innovation.


You will own the end-to-end management of new product development and the supply chain. This includes overseeing production, supplier management, logistics, regulatory compliance, and margin optimisation, while ensuring high-quality standards are maintained at every step.


This role requires a solution-driven mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. You will lead both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations that directly impact the business's growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock systems, production forecasts, and inventory planning.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies to protect margins.
• Develop production processes, guidelines, and best practices.
• Oversee sustainable packaging development and supplier negotiations.
• Lead onboarding of new manufacturers and manage new product launch processes.
• Maintain quality assurance across production and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build business cases for new products, managing costs, pricing, and investments.
• Oversee production runs for testing, validation, and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements

• Degree-level education with strong academic achievements.
• Experience in a production management or supply chain role, ideally in the health supplement industry.
• Expertise in managing large-scale supply chains, including supplier contracts, SLAs, and quality control processes.
• Solid understanding of relevant compliance standards for supplements in the UK (US experience is a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in managing and interpreting forecast data.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities to maintain high supplier standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• High attention to detail, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Passion for health, wellness, and nutrition is a plus.
• Experience in launching products into new markets and conducting supplier reviews and audits is desirable.
  
  
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Location: London - Hybrid
Country: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £Competitive

Job Reference: SCNPDGM25
Sector: Beauty & Wellness
Role: Product Development
Market: Health Supplements