Job Description
Job Description
Strategic Leadership & Planning:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with overall company objectives.
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to set operations long-term goals and performance targets.
- Identify areas for improvement to drive continual enhancements in operations.
- Execute business expansion plans.
Departmental Oversight & Management:
- Oversee daily operations and ensure seamless coordination for optimal performance.
- Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics for each department under operations.
- Ensure conduct of regular performance checks to derive actionable insights for effective guide to operations department heads.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
- Ensure effective analysis of existing processes and workflows to identify bottlenecks and implementation of scalable solutions.
- Lead initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continual improvement across operations business functions.
Financial & Resource Management:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to drive profitability in operational activities.
- Ensure operational activities are cost-effective and aligned with budgetary guidelines.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across all departments under operations.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve cohesive and efficient operations.
- Ensure development of training programmes and career development initiatives to enhance team skills and growth in operations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Serve as a key liaison between the executive management team, operations departmental heads, and external stakeholders.
- Communicate operational strategies, updates, and outcomes to Management, Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Cultivate strong relationships with partners, vendors, and customers to support company growth.
Qualifications
- First Degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline.
- Master degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management, etc. is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 20 years relevant work experience, with at least 15 years in operations and 5 years at senior management level, in an FMCG environment, preferably a bottling company.
Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in strategic planning, operations management, production lines efficiency management, process optimization, quality management, supply chain management.
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple departments and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a data driven approach to decision making.