FACTORY / OPERATIONS MANAGER @ SHIVASHREE
Shivashree is urgently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Factory / Operations Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day factory and business operations in Tanzania. This pivotal role requires a leader who can effectively supervise and motivate teams, ensuring operational targets are consistently met across all departments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving efficient workflow and productivity, safeguarding company assets, and implementing robust loss-control measures to optimize performance.
The manager will also play a crucial role in business development by collaborating closely with the sales team to support growth initiatives and improve overall company performance. Key responsibilities extend to fostering strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and other essential stakeholders, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations, and identifying and implementing continuous operational improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability. The role also serves as the primary liaison between local operations and senior management. The salary for this position is competitive, and benefits include a company-sponsored work permit, accommodation, a company vehicle with fuel, one return air ticket every two years, and additional benefits as per company policy.
The manager will also play a crucial role in business development by collaborating closely with the sales team to support growth initiatives and improve overall company performance. Key responsibilities extend to fostering strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and other essential stakeholders, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations, and identifying and implementing continuous operational improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability. The role also serves as the primary liaison between local operations and senior management. The salary for this position is competitive, and benefits include a company-sponsored work permit, accommodation, a company vehicle with fuel, one return air ticket every two years, and additional benefits as per company policy.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in factory, manufacturing, production, or operations management
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to drive operational excellence and business growth
Fluency in Swahili and knowledge of the Tanzanian/East African market
Ability to oversee and manage day-to-day factory and business operations
Capability to lead, supervise, and motivate teams to achieve operational targets
Proficiency in ensuring efficient workflow and productivity across all departments
Experience in safeguarding company assets and implementing effective loss-control measures
Skill in collaborating with the sales team to support business growth and improve performance
A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and key stakeholders
Commitment to ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations
Adeptness at identifying and implementing operational improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability
Ability to serve as the primary liaison between local operations and senior management