Business Operations Manager

### About the Role 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. We are looking for a hands-on **Business Operations Manager** 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. ### What You'll Do * Ensure productions run on schedule and that materials arrive on time. * Coordinate production planning and monitor associated orders. * Oversee logistics and maintain visibility on transports and delivery timelines from factory to customer. * Manage procurement of production materials and laboratory equipment. * Serve as the primary interface to European production partners and global suppliers. * Handle administrative tasks and provide support in financial areas such as budgeting and basic accounting. * Work directly with our ~12-person internal team, management, and external logistics providers. * Continuously improve procurement and process workflows and help build operational structure from the ground up. ### What We're Looking For ### Required: * Completed vocational training or degree in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent. * Relevant hands-on experience in operations, logistics, procurement, supply chain, or administration. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate production scheduling and manage procurement of production materials and lab equipment. * Experience managing logistics from factory to customer, including oversight of transportation timelines. * Fluent German **and** English — minimum C1 level in both spoken and written communication (this is a dealbreaker requirement). * Confident, proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel/spreadsheets. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent workstreams. * Solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset with a strong bias for action and ownership. * Enthusiasm for building processes and structures in an early-stage environment. ### Nice to Have: * Experience with ERP or process management systems. * Background supporting budgeting and accounting processes. ### Compensation & Benefits * Salary range: €45,000 – €65,000 per year (depending on experience). * Full-time, permanent position with flexible working hours. * Hybrid work arrangement with home office options. * ### 30 days of vacation. _Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Germany._ ### Location This role is based in **Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany** (hybrid). Candidates should be willing and able to work on-site regularly. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)