Operations Manager

We seek to recruit a hands-on and result-oriented individual for the above position.
Duties:
Operations

Assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures for departments supervised.
Ensure teams/depts follows standard operating procedures for all operational functions.
Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Create, implement, and revise annual budget for departments supervised.
Monitor and control expense according to allotted budget.
Identify and address problems and opportunities within the depts. supervised.
Support team/depts communication with the management by acting as a link.

Supervision

Ensure compliance to policies/procedures and strategic decisions.
Manage and direct team members to achieve department targets/objectives.
Support operational risk assessment for the purpose of preventive maintenance for logistics and ICT department.
Supervise and evaluate all transportation operations, analyze costs and processes and recommend appropriate actions.
Appraise and evaluate reportees from time to time in liaison with HR dept. and provide performance feedback
Provide inspired leadership through occasional meetings with teams to deliberate on issues, concerns, updates etc.
Ensure reportees send reports within the required timelines.

Procurement Oversight

Negotiate with external vendors/suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
Initiate agreements with suppliers and evaluate existing to negotiate for better contract terms.
Track and report key functional costs to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Guide purchasing personnel through the process of evaluating suppliers.
Monitor company purchases, deliveries and spending to determine if goods are defective or not meeting performance demands specifically for logistics and ICT dept.
Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.
Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Required Qualifications and Attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or related field.
5 years’ proven experience in an operations management position.
Highly Organized, Excellent Planning and Organization Skills, Good time manager, Excellent Communication Skills-both written and verbal, Leadership Skills, Good negotiator, Team player;
Strong Problem-Solving Skills;
Analytical and Attention to Detail;
Result oriented, Reporting Skills.