Operations Manager
- Location
- Kuwait City Metropolitan Area
- Country
- Kuwait
- Category
- Operations
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 24 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026
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About this role
About the job
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Key Accounts
* Identify, approach, and secure contracts with key accounts
* Build long-term partnerships and ensure account exclusivity
* Negotiate commercial terms and increase monthly collection volumes
* Handle client retention, complaints, and expansion opportunities
* Represent the company professionally in all external engagements
2. Operations & Field Management
* Oversee daily operations across all routes and drivers
* Ensure on-time collections and efficient route execution
* Track volumes vs targets vs historical performance
* Monitor loading, unloading, and field execution
* Ensure zero leakage, theft, or operational inefficiencies
* Manage real-time field communication and issue escalation
3. Driver & Team Management
* Manage drivers, storekeepers, and field teams
* Enforce discipline, attendance, and company policies
* Monitor performance, productivity, and behavior
* Supervise through reporting tools (logs, photos, WhatsApp groups, etc.)
* Ensure high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and accountability
4. Scheduling & Route Optimization
* Prepare and manage daily and weekly collection schedules
* Optimize routes based on:
* Historical data
* Collection volumes
* Warehouse capacity
* Control fuel usage and operational costs
5. Warehouse & Inventory Control
* Supervise warehouse and storage operations
* Maintain accurate inventory records (incoming, storage, dispatch)
* Monitor tanks and bulk storage levels
* Ensure zero stock loss, leakage, or manipulation
6. Quality Control
* Ensure all collected material meets company quality standards
* Inspect incoming materials and reject non-compliant loads
* Coordinate with management on supplier performance and penalties
7. KPI Monitoring & Reporting
* Track and report daily and monthly:
* Collection volumes
* Driver productivity
* Key account performance
* Inventory movement
* Missed pickups and delays
* Compare performance (daily, weekly, historical)
* Identify gaps and take immediate corrective actions
8. Fraud Monitoring & Control
* Monitor operations for irregularities or suspicious activity
* Ensure strict control systems to prevent loss or manipulation
* Flag and escalate issues immediately
* Support management in loss prevention and audits
9. Execution & Management Follow-Up
* Execute management instructions with urgency and precision
Follow up on:
* Hiring
* Logistics
* Procurement
* Ensure full task closure (execution, not just reporting)
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 3–7 years of experience (in Kuwait) in project management, operations management, logistics, supply chain, FMCG, or related industries.
* Ability to work in a high-pressure, field-based role (up to 12 hours/day) 6 days per week.
* Proven experience managing:
* Drivers and field teams
* Operations and routes
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Must be available 24/7 to respond to operational requirements, emergencies, and business-critical issues as needed.
* Fluent in Arabic, English, and Hindi/Urdu.
* Valid driving license in Kuwait.