Operations Manager

Operations Manager criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate good experience in operations management, and/or general management Positions, as well as the attributes and skills required to fulfil the role. An awareness of the overall running of a business is a must.

Operations management candidates is preferred if they hold degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management or fields related to the Pharmaceutical sector. Candidates that have or are working towards a master of business administration (MBA) will be given Priority

Operations Managers Responsibilities:

• Implementing the BD or executive team’s Visions, Missions, Strategies

• Responsible for the implementation and follow up of Procedures, operations, budgets and strategies

• Responsible for managing Teams of people, including both the engagement, development and monitoring of these people

• Support on financial processes linked to the budgeting aspects, such as product margins, costs, budgeting, budgetary changes and forecasting. Participate in Project planning functions and growth strategies

• Work on client needs, in order to balance objectives and goals from both sides.

• Support the production planning process and coordination with All departments

• Ensure key performances indicators (KPIs) are in place and targets are met.

• Oversight key business processes of the organization make sure that all the company staff has everything they need to complete their duties

• Participating in meeting with HQ and Business Partners

• Managing stock control and inventory checks.

• Communicating Management Decisions in an orderly process to relevant parties.

• Documenting procedures for Monitoring third-party services and suppliers. Work on dedicated operations and outsourcing of services.

• Reviewing department workloads and manpower to ensure targets are met. Ensuring staff working processes. Implements performance Management policies and ensure staffs are happy and operating efficiently.

• Lead on changes and continuous improvements across the organization

• Participate in the reviewing and evaluation of capital expenditures. Setting up and negotiating contracts

• Responsible for operations that include creating and maintaining operational policies and procedures as well as strategies to drive growth productivity, profitability and improve partners relationships

• Responsible for operational contingency plans to be in place. Deal with external events

• Responsible for the implementation of Environment, Health and Safety procedures and promote a culture that places this as a company priority

• Support with the recruitment of Legal Advisors ensuring the smooth running and compliance on Legal processes, related to Commercial Agreements, Business strategies and investment plans

• Responsible for processes being followed and that teams and departments are facilitated collaboratively to continuously improve these processes.

There are certain key skills that are crucial to the choice, such as:

• Negotiating

• Data processing.

• Financial management.

• Conflict management.

• People management.

• Good communication.

• Attention to details.

• Ability to change.

• Practical skills.

• An innovative approach.

• Good planner.

• Understanding of stock management and ERP systems.

• Understanding operations processes.

• Project management skills.

• Ability to lead, direct and motivate a Team.