Assistant Operations Manager

Location: Dubai
Salary: AED 8,000 - 12,000

Job Code: 010/001/517
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking a proactive, results-oriented, and highly organized Assistant Operations Manager to support the Operations Manager in managing day-to-day operational activities. The role is ideal for professionals looking to accelerate their career in operations management within a dynamic industrial and supply chain environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in workforce planning, operational coordination, reporting, performance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives, while ensuring effective collaboration across warehouse, logistics, production, and commercial teams.

This Assistant Operations Manager Job in Dubai provides excellent exposure to operational leadership, offering opportunities to contribute to business performance, resource optimization, and continuous improvement programs.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in manpower planning, workforce allocation, and resource utilization.
Monitor workforce productivity and operational efficiency.
Support shift scheduling, workforce deployment, and attendance tracking.
Coordinate temporary staffing requirements based on operational demands.
Assist in overtime planning and productivity analysis.
Maintain operational records, reports, and documentation.
Monitor attendance, leave management, and workforce deployment records.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports.
Support the development and implementation of operational procedures and work instructions.
Develop dashboards and KPI reports for management review.
Coordinate activities between warehouse, production, logistics, procurement, and commercial teams.
Monitor progress against production, inventory, and dispatch plans.
Follow up on operational issues and facilitate timely resolution.
Track and report the status of action items arising from operational meetings.
Ensure smooth communication between all operational stakeholders.
Monitor operational KPIs and productivity metrics.
Analyze performance trends and identify areas for improvement.
Support the implementation of Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives.
Participate in productivity enhancement and cost optimization projects.
Assist in identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality Management initiatives.
Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy in operational reporting.
Participate in continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
Support automation, digitalization, and ERP-related projects.
Coordinate cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Contribute to process standardization and best practice implementation.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Production Engineering.
2–5 years of relevant experience in operations, warehouse management, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain functions.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, steel, metals, building materials, or distribution businesses is preferred.
Prior experience supporting operational leadership teams will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of Resource Planning & Capacity Management.
Experience in Workforce Management.
Strong Operational Reporting & Dashboard Preparation skills.
Advanced MS Excel & Data Analysis skills.
Experience in KPI Monitoring & Performance Tracking.
Knowledge of Process Improvement Methodologies.
Knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP or Dynamics 365 preferred.
Good understanding of Inventory & Warehouse Operations.
Strong leadership and coordination skills.
Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
Team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Candidates with experience in Metals & Steel, Manufacturing & Industrial Processing, Building Materials, Logistics & Distribution, Supply Chain Operations, Warehousing & Inventory Management, Engineering Products, or Industrial Trading Organizations will be highly preferred.

Key Success Indicators (KPIs):

Effective manpower utilization and workforce productivity.
Timely execution of production and dispatch plans.
Improvement in operational efficiency and resource optimization.
Reduction in operational bottlenecks and process delays.
Accuracy and timeliness of operational reports and dashboards.
Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Compliance with HSE, quality, and company operational standards.
Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder satisfaction.

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