Shellworks
Shellworks
Shellworks develops sustainable packaging alternatives designed to reduce reliance on conventional plastics. Its materials are made using upcycled waste and are intended to return to the environment as non-polluting fertilizer at the end of their lifecycle. The company operates at the intersection of biotechnology and food and beverage, developing packaging solutions for a more circular materials economy.

Customer Operations Associate - London (Hybrid)

Coordinate customer deliveries, suppliers, production planning, and account relationships at Shellworks. Help scale plastic-free materials by strengthening operational systems and customer execution.

Description

  • Deliver customer orders across the catalogue
  • Coordinate purchase orders, logistics, production planning, and customer communications
  • Own the live delivery process and develop new operational systems
  • Build customer relationships through proactive check-ins and business reviews
  • Maintain and refine rolling demand forecasts for assigned accounts
  • Resolve customer and business challenges by balancing commercial and operational needs

Requirements

  • At least 1–2 years of experience in a demanding operational setting, such as a startup
  • Demonstrated ownership of results and processes for high-stakes projects
  • Customer-oriented problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing operational priorities
  • Confidence communicating difficult information while preserving strong customer relationships
  • A practical, delivery-focused approach to working in ambiguous environments
  • Ability to solve problems from first principles
  • STEM background

Benefits

  • Equity participation
  • 28 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays
  • 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
  • 6 weeks of fully paid paternity leave
  • Heka wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, therapy, nutrition, fertility support, and more
  • Virtual GP access with same-day or next-day appointments
  • Cycle-to-work scheme with savings of up to 42% through salary sacrifice
  • Daily catered lunch at the office

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