Operations Manager

REF 1701829

27.12.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are looking for a professional Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization’s operations.

Responsibilities
Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
Formulate strategic and operational objectives
Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
Manage budgets and forecasts
Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
Recruit, train and supervise staff
Find ways to increase quality of customer service

Requirements: • Minimum 8 years’ leadership experience in retail, consumer products or a consumer facing business
• Proven track record of operational excellence
• Ability to lead external vendors and partners in delivering projects on time and on budget
• Clear and effective communicator
• Self starter with ability to execute on business priorities with little hand holding
• Proven ability to understand complex concepts and work cross-functionally
• Demonstrate initiative, persistence, ability to problem solve, and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Excellent organizational skills to juggle many tasks without losing sight of the highest priority items
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and motivate people at all levels across a broad variety of job functions
• Operates and thrives in chaotic and ambiguous situations
• Previous start-up (or small growth division within a large organization) a plus
• Arabic fluency a plus