alfanar Electric is hiring an experienced Operations Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior-level opportunity is suitable for professionals with extensive experience in operations, production management, maintenance coordination, quality control, resource planning, and continuous improvement.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The successful candidate will oversee daily operational activities while helping ensure production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, delivery schedules, and cost objectives are achieved.
Job Overview
As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and improving operational performance across production and supporting functions. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage people, resources, processes, and operational priorities effectively.
You will work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and other internal teams to maintain efficient operations and resolve issues that could affect productivity or customer delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
Manage daily operational activities and maintain effective coordination between production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and supporting departments.
Track operational plans and ensure activities are completed according to business priorities, approved schedules, and performance targets.
Identify operational problems that could affect productivity, quality, safety, cost, or delivery and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
Production and Delivery
Monitor production performance to help ensure required output and delivery schedules are achieved.
Optimize the utilization of employees, equipment, materials, production capacity, and other operational resources.
Work with relevant teams to address production delays, bottlenecks, equipment constraints, and resource shortages.
Regularly review operational KPIs covering productivity, downtime, efficiency, quality, safety, and costs.
Quality, Safety and Compliance
Ensure operational activities follow company procedures, applicable regulations, quality requirements, and workplace safety standards.
Encourage employees to maintain a safe, organized, and disciplined working environment.
Monitor quality concerns and non-conformities and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented by the responsible teams.
Support good housekeeping and the effective implementation of 5S workplace practices.
Cost and Resource Management
Control operational resources with a focus on improving efficiency while managing costs.
Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure, material waste, production downtime, and rework.
Participate in operational budgeting and monitor activities against approved financial targets.
Improve manpower allocation and resource planning based on operational requirements.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, reliability, service levels, and overall operational performance.
Lead or support continuous improvement programs designed to improve quality and reduce operating costs.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to develop more efficient operational processes.
Support the adoption of appropriate technologies, systems, automation tools, and industry best practices.
Team Leadership
Lead operations teams and establish clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
Monitor employee performance, recognize high-performing team members, and provide appropriate development opportunities.
Support employees who require performance improvement through proper guidance and follow-up.
Promote a professional workplace where employees are treated fairly and performance is assessed according to measurable results.
Business Planning and Reporting
Translate organizational objectives into practical operational and development plans.
Monitor progress against established targets and implement corrective measures when performance falls below expectations.
Prepare periodic operational reports covering progress, challenges, KPIs, costs, and improvement initiatives.
Communicate important operational developments and priorities to management and other stakeholders.
Organizational and Process Development
The Operations Manager will also contribute to improving the organization’s operational structure and business processes.
Responsibilities may include reviewing organizational requirements, maintaining appropriate job responsibilities, developing documented procedures, and identifying opportunities for process automation.
Candidates should be comfortable working with digital and IT-based business systems relevant to modern operational management.
Health, Safety and Environment
Maintaining a safe and legally compliant workplace is an important part of this position. The Operations Manager will help ensure operational activities follow applicable health, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should hold a:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant field.
Experience Required
Candidates should have approximately 10–15 years or more of relevant professional experience, preferably involving operations management, manufacturing, production, engineering, or a related industrial environment.
Senior professionals with 15+ years of relevant experience may also be suitable depending on their background and responsibilities.
Key Skills
Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge or experience in:
- Operations Management
- Operations Planning
- Production Management
- Resource Planning and Optimization
- Operations Research
- Cost and Budget Control
- Quality Management
- Health and Safety
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- KPI Monitoring and Reporting
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Business Process Automation
Who Should Consider This Role?
This opportunity may be suitable for experienced operations professionals who have managed large teams, production environments, operational budgets, process improvements, and cross-functional activities.
Candidates with an electrical engineering or related technical background and substantial experience in industrial or manufacturing operations may be particularly relevant.
Job Details
Position: Operations Manager
Company: alfanar Electric
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Level: Experienced / Senior Management
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
Experience: 10–15+ years
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