Operations Manager Job Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Nairobi

  A leading provider of security solutions, including manned guarding services, security vehicle tracking, and cash in transit among others in East Africa seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Operations Manager.

This is a tasking position as it requires a manager to manage other managers. 

Overall, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating a workforce of approximately 3,500 employees through the Zone Managers. 

The ideal candidate must be a strategist, planner, disciplinarian and well grounded.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall staff management planning, system and control
• Improve the efficiency of the operations
• Conduct orientation, train and coach Zone Managers and other designated Management  staff in execution of daily operations 
• Improve the operations system processes and policies in support of organizations mission and specifically support better management reporting information flow, business process and organization planning
• Secure long term client relationships by ensuring all teams are maintaining effective client relations
• Participate in administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
• Control effective labor deployment and comply with labor management tools, systems, policies and procedures
• Review and analyze performance of designated team heads and fast track improvement to ensure company remains on track to achieve projected objectives.
• Analyze marketing potential of new and existing assignments and recommend additional sites.
• Ensure that proper channels of communication exist between the employees in the field and the main office.
• Help solve problems that affect client service, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant business related diploma or degree
• A minimum of 5-6 years experience in people management
• Have good communication and report writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Access
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects and initiatives
• Ability to motivate employees and work for long hours
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards as well the ability to work with a diverse workforce.

To apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Tuesday 14th August 2012. 

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