Operations Manager for Smart Meters Assembly Business

Job Title: Operations Manager for Smart Meters Assembly Business

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employment Type: Full-time

Education Qualification: B. Eng or BSc Eng & MBA

Experience: Minimum 5 years in an Operations role or Supply Chain or Team Leadership

Leaves: 1-month leave per year, every two years, sponsored air ticket from India to Uganda

Key Role Responsibilities:

1. Sales and Business Development:

• Identify new opportunities to sell Smart Meters through on-ground research, connections, and open market tenders.
• Build relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage associates and track progress in sales.

2. Hiring and Team Management:

• Oversee recruitment of skilled technicians, quality control staff, assemblers, and all support staff.
• Manage cross-functional teams: sales, production, quality control, maintenance, and finance.
• Foster a positive working environment and ensure team spirit is maintained.

3. Supply Chain and Inventory Management:

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure raw material supply.
• Implement inventory control systems and plan raw material requirements.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Manage the procurement process.

4. Production, Planning, and Execution:

• Develop production schedules with teams to meet customer demand and tender delivery timelines.
• Monitor processes to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure strong quality standards by hiring QC teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs.

5. Financial Management:

• Plan the operation budget and forecasts to present to management.
• Analyze production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities; implement cost-control measures.
• Monitor financial performance and provide updates to senior management.

6. Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Ensure relevant compliance standards are maintained as per safety and environmental laws.
• Obtain all necessary certifications required from regulatory bodies.
• Liaise and build relations with regulatory bodies to ensure up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.

Required Skill-Set:

Technical Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities.

Functional Skills:

• Confident and extrovert with strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Effective communication skills.
• Results-driven.
• Adaptability to changing environments and challenges.