MetaFlow — one of Germany’s fastest-growing FMCG consumer health brands and part of the innovative omos media GmbH portfolio — is hiring an experienced and entrepreneurially minded Team Lead Supply & Quality (m/w/d) to take end-to-end responsibility for supply chain and quality management across the entire value chain. This is a fully remote leadership role reporting directly to the COO, leading a five-person team across demand planning, procurement, supplier management, quality management, and regulatory affairs — with maximum trust, flexibility, and real entrepreneurial impact.
About MetaFlow — Germany’s Growing Consumer Health Brand
Company: MetaFlow — a rapidly growing FMCG consumer health brand built by omos media GmbH since 2018
Mission: Making a healthy lifestyle as easy as possible to integrate into everyday life for consumers across Germany
Brand Story: From metabolism shake to strong consumer brand — built in record time with a focus-driven, agile team
Portfolio: omos media GmbH operates multiple brands including MetaFlow, Sanamana, and WonderFast
Culture: No stiff hierarchies — honest sparring, short decision paths, and real opportunities to shape the business
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity in Germany
Direct COO Reporting: High-visibility leadership role with direct line to the Head of Operations
Full Remote Freedom: Work from anywhere in Germany with maximum trust and flexibility
Entrepreneurial Scope: End-to-end ownership of supply chain and quality — from supplier selection to quality release
Strategic Impact: Shape the entire supplier and quality network concept including IFS certification and regulatory governance
Position Overview
The Team Lead Supply & Quality (m/w/d) at MetaFlow in Germany is a full-time, fully remote leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for both supply chain performance and quality management across the organization. You will operationally steer daily supply performance including demand planning, procurement, and inventory control, as well as quality performance including QM incidents and audits — all measured against clear KPIs. Leading a five-person team spanning demand planning, procurement, supplier management, quality management, and regulatory affairs, you will also define the overall strategic concept for the supplier and quality network, including IFS certification and regulatory governance, in direct operational cooperation with the Lead Buyer and Quality Manager, and report regularly to the Head of Operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Team Lead Supply & Quality at MetaFlow, you will own the most critical operational backbone of a fast-growing German FMCG brand, drive supply chain efficiency and food safety excellence across a complex third-party manufacturing network, directly shape the strategic direction of both supplier qualification and quality systems, lead a motivated five-person team with full autonomy and COO-level visibility, and help more people across Germany live a healthier life through a brand that genuinely believes in what it does.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Supply & Quality Performance Steering
- Operationally steer daily supply performance across demand planning, procurement, and inventory management using defined KPIs including OOS rate, stock coverage, and delivery reliability
- Monitor and manage daily quality performance including QM incidents, corrective actions, and audit management against CAPA closure rate targets
- Identify and implement prioritized continuous improvement (CI) measures across both supply and quality team areas simultaneously
- Connect and strengthen the critical interface between procurement and quality management — ensuring seamless coordination between the two functions
Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead a five-person team with full functional and disciplinary responsibility across demand planning, procurement, supplier management, QM, and regulatory affairs
- Conduct monthly feedback discussions with each team member alongside regular weekly team sessions to ensure alignment and continuous development
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration within the team — aligned with MetaFlow’s entrepreneurial and trust-based work philosophy
- Support team members in growing their skills and capabilities across supply chain and quality functions within the FMCG consumer health sector
Strategic Supplier & Quality Network Development
- Develop and own the overall strategic concept for the supplier and quality network including procurement strategy, supplier qualification, and QM system design
- Drive IFS certification processes and build a robust regulatory governance framework in direct operational cooperation with the Lead Buyer and Quality Manager
- Shape the long-term strategic development of both the supplier and quality network to support MetaFlow’s ambitious brand and product expansion plans
- Manage and develop supplier relationships across the third-party manufacturing network with a focus on quality, reliability, and cost optimization
Reporting & Cross-Functional Communication
- Deliver regular, structured performance reporting of team KPIs and strategic progress to the Head of Operations / COO with proactive solution proposals
- Communicate relevant supply and quality topics clearly and proactively to senior leadership — always coming with data, insights, and recommended next steps
- Represent the supply and quality function in cross-functional leadership discussions, contributing your expertise to broader business strategy and planning
Qualifications & Requirements
Professional Background & Knowledge
- Solid and demonstrated knowledge of Supply Chain Management including demand planning, third-party (3P) manufacturing coordination, and production planning
- Experience or solid exposure to Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs — ideally within the FMCG or food industry sector in Germany or Europe
- Proven experience in steering and developing supplier networks with a strong understanding of supplier qualification and performance management
- Deep process understanding of the end-to-end value chain with the ability to quickly grasp and coordinate adjacent business areas effectively
Leadership & Analytical Skills
- Initial cross-functional leadership experience with the confidence to guide a diverse team across multiple disciplines simultaneously
- Strong analytical mindset with KPI-based steering competence and the ability to translate data into clear operational and strategic decisions
- Excellent communication awareness — able to adapt your communication style for team members, peers, and senior leadership (COO level) with equal confidence
- Entrepreneurial thinking with the drive to proactively shape processes, not just manage them
Language Requirements
- German language proficiency at minimum C1 level — both written and spoken — is required for effective team leadership and stakeholder communication in Germany
- English language proficiency at minimum B1/B2 level for international supplier coordination and cross-functional business communication
About MetaFlow & omos media GmbH — Germany’s Health FMCG Innovator
MetaFlow is one of the most exciting consumer health brands in Germany’s FMCG space, built by the passionate team at omos media GmbH since 2018. Starting with a pioneering metabolism shake concept, MetaFlow has grown into a strong and recognized consumer brand in record time — driven by a team that takes responsibility, embraces new ideas, and never does things a certain way just because “it’s always been done that way.” Beyond MetaFlow, omos media GmbH also operates the Sanamana and WonderFast brands, reflecting a broader mission to help more people live healthier, more balanced lives through innovative consumer health products.
Company Culture: At MetaFlow you will find honest sparring rather than stiff hierarchies, short decision paths instead of endless approval chains, and a genuine belief that good collaboration is built on trust. Whether in Supply, Quality, Marketing, Product, or People — every role at MetaFlow is a task with real meaning and measurable impact.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Managers: With FMCG or food industry experience in demand planning, procurement, and supplier network management in Germany
- Quality Management Leaders: With QM, IFS certification, or regulatory affairs experience in consumer goods or food production environments
- Cross-Functional Team Leaders: With initial leadership experience managing diverse teams across supply chain and quality functions
- KPI-Driven Operations Professionals: With strong analytical skills and experience in performance monitoring and continuous improvement
- C1 German-Speaking Professionals: Ready to lead a fully remote team with entrepreneurial freedom in Germany’s growing health FMCG market
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