Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
We are recruiting!
Our Client in Lusaka, Zambia is looking for an Operations Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the Construction Industry.
To apply or for more information follow the link below.
Our client owes its success to the efficiency of organizational processes. To help maintain and grow this standard, our client is seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in managing a company for maximum productivity. This person will be highly skilled in human resources, finance, and IT management, and be able to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within the operations team.

Objectives of this role
• Working closely with our external HR team and Management to assist in formulating a strong system for the business in a quest to grow beyond boarders.
• Maintain constant communication with managers, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the company.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget
• Track staffing requirements and engage our HR team in hiring new employees as needed

Responsibilities
• Lead, motivate, and support a small team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution
• Manage data collection for the updating of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems
• Work closely with Managing Director to ensure activities remain compliant
• Oversee materials and inventory
• Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management
• Assist in developing company’s strategic business plans and any other documents required
• Assist in establishing baseline business development plan for the company and employ strategies to attain set goals.

Required skills and qualifications
• 3-5years of proven success in an operations management role
• Strong skills in budget development and oversight
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of operations and customer service
• Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes
• Knowledge of business productivity software and an aptitude for learning new applications

Preferred skills and qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business administration, or related field
• Working knowledge of management software programs
• Strong IT skills, including database development
• Good experience in financial and account reporting
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Benefits
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborating with team members and other industry players to bring out the best in you to assist build confidence and having autonomy in decision makes which encourages innovation, dynamism and enhances responsibility.
• Coffee and lunch provided

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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