Supply Chain & NPD Production Manager

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and independent Health & Wellness brand based in Brighton. This fast-growing entrepreneurial brand is looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join their team as the Supply Chain & NPD Production Manager.

(This is a hybrid role, with one day a week from based their HQ).

This is a 10+ year-old, founder-led health and wellness brand, specialising in luxury health supplements. 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.

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.

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.