Business Operations Manager

<h3>About the Role</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are a growing biotechnology company based in Regensburg, Germany, focused on enhancing the bioavailability and functionality of plant-based ingredients for use in nutraceuticals, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. With a lean team of around a dozen people, we develop and produce proprietary ingredient technologies that help brands create more effective, natural products.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are looking for a hands-on <strong>Business Operations Manager</strong> to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. You will sit at the intersection of production coordination, procurement, logistics, and administration — working closely with our internal team, production partners across Europe, and global suppliers. This is a central, high-ownership role that directly supports the company's operational reliability and continuous improvement.</p><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure productions run on schedule and that materials arrive on time.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Coordinate production planning and monitor associated orders.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Oversee logistics and maintain visibility on transports and delivery timelines from factory to customer.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage procurement of production materials and laboratory equipment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Serve as the primary interface to European production partners and global suppliers.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Handle administrative tasks and provide support in financial areas such as budgeting and basic accounting.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work directly with our ~12-person internal team, management, and external logistics providers.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Continuously improve procurement and process workflows and help build operational structure from the ground up.</p></li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Required:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Completed vocational training or degree in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Relevant hands-on experience in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, or administration.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Demonstrated ability to coordinate production scheduling and manage procurement of production materials and lab equipment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience managing logistics from factory to customer, including oversight of transportation timelines.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluent German <strong>and</strong> English — minimum C1 level in both spoken and written communication (this is a dealbreaker requirement).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Confident, proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel/spreadsheets.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent workstreams.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset with a strong bias for action and ownership.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Enthusiasm for building processes and structures in an early-stage environment.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with ERP or process management systems.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Background supporting budgeting and accounting processes.</p></li></ul><h3>Compensation &amp; Benefits</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Salary range: €45,000 – €65,000 per year (depending on experience).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Full-time, permanent position with flexible working hours.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hybrid work arrangement with home office options.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">30 days of vacation.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Germany.</em></p><h3>Location</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role is based in <strong>Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany</strong> (hybrid). Candidates should be willing and able to work on-site regularly.</p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>