Löwenanteil GmbH

Head of Operations

Löwenanteil GmbH

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oldenburg • Germany

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Shape the operational core and product world of Löwenanteil.
  • You are responsible for coordinating purchasing, production and logistics, and for driving the strategic development of our product portfolio as well as Customer Success.
  • You lead a team of currently 6 employees with clarity, empathy and assertiveness.
  • You pursue close collaboration with our Managing Director and Marketing to perfectly synchronize demand and supply.

Requirements

  • You bring solid leadership experience from the FMCG, food and/or startup environment in e‑commerce and understand the dynamics of physical products as well as the specifics of premium organic foods.
  • E‑commerce experience is a must for us.
  • You master the interaction between operations and product, have experience managing external production partners, strong negotiation skills and enjoy keeping complex supply chains stable and efficient.
  • You have experience leading multidisciplinary teams (5+ people).
  • Your excellent communication skills and high social competence make you a valued sparring partner for your team, the founders and external partners.
  • You are strong in closing contractual negotiations and have an eye for numbers, quality and sustainability.
  • You can take the 10,000‑foot view for strategy but are not afraid to get hands‑on and work operationally when needed.
  • You are passionate about food, identify with sustainability and hold high standards for the quality of our products.
Benefits
  • True flexibility: Work remotely or from our modern co‑working space in Oldenburg — whichever best fits your day.
  • Scope to shape: Take responsibility and actively influence the next chapters of Löwenanteil’s success story.
  • Challenging tasks: Look forward to varied projects with high quality standards and plenty of room for professionalization.
  • Genuine team culture: A respectful working atmosphere, flat hierarchies and the freedom to make decisions quickly.
  • Security & fairness: A permanent employment contract with performance‑based compensation.
  • Your personal perk: A monthly benefit budget of €50 that you can use flexibly for what matters to you.
  • Experienced team spirit: Regular team events are an integral part of our culture and strengthen our cohesion.
  • Delicious food: Enjoy an attractive employee discount across our entire product range — healthy food included!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
e-commercesupply chain managementnegotiationoperations managementproduct portfolio developmentlogistics coordinationproduction managementdata analysiscontract managementquality assurance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationempathyassertivenessteam collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingsocial competencehands-on approachadaptability