Job Description

A premier garment manufacturer in Ghana is currently looking for a seasoned and dedicated Operations Manager to join its vibrant team.

Job Summary

This role is a manager with broad responsibilities that range from managing day-to-day operations to providing strategic advice. They oversee daily administrative and operational functions, reporting directly to the CEO.

Supervises: All unit Heads

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

Oversees the day-to-day operations of all the Units, including finance, human resources, sales, production, and maintenance.

• Designs, plans, and implements business strategies, plans, and procedures that align with the vision and goals of the organization.
• Establishes and enforces operational policies and standards of organization.
• Leads, manages and motivates Unit Heads and the rest of the staff.
• Analyzes and interprets data and metrics to measure performance and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents operational and management reports to the CEO and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Certifications

• Maintain and improve upon organization’s Quality Management System and its Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with organization’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015).
• Ensure general organizational compliance with standards specified by the following certification bodies i.e. SMETA and ISO 9001:2015.
• Conduct periodic Internal compliance and Quality Management system audits.
• Liaise with all departments to prepare for all certification and compliance audits.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of a good first degree in Operations Management, Business Administration or related field. A master’s in Business Administration will be an advantage.
• 7-10 years’ work experience.

COMPETENCIES 

• Knowledge of modern trends in Business and Management.
• Experience in managing diverse team members.
• A good appreciation of the manufacturing sector. 
• Ability to relate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good planning, time management and numeric skills.
• Integrity – truthful, trustworthy, and reliable
• Good communication, presentation, and reporting skills
• Ability to work to tight schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.