Operations Manager - Lighting Projects & Manufacturing
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Operations Manager – Lighting Projects & Manufacturing Company Reports To Managing Director / General Manager Location Dubai, UAE Job Summary The Operations Manager is responsib.
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Operations Manager – Lighting Projects & Manufacturing Company
Job Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, execution, and profitability of all company operations related to lighting projects, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, warehouse management, installation, maintenance, quality control, and customer satisfaction.
The role ensures that all lighting products and projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
The Operations Manager will oversee factory operations, project execution teams, procurement, supply chain activities, subcontractors, and technical departments while continuously improving productivity, quality, and profitability.
Strategic Operations Management
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Establish annual operational plans, budgets, and performance targets.
- Monitor company profitability across all projects and operations.
- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop KPIs for all departments.
- Optimize resources, manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Prepare monthly operational reports for management.
Project Management & Execution
Full Responsibility for:
Duties
- Review project contracts, BOQs, specifications, drawings, and schedules.
- Ensure project execution according to approved plans.
- Manage project managers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Monitor project progress and productivity.
- Conduct weekly project review meetings.
- Ensure compliance with consultant and client requirements.
- Manage project budgets and cost control.
- Ensure timely submission of:
- o Shop Drawings
- o Material Submittals
- o Method Statements
- o Inspection Requests
- o As-Built Drawings
- o O&M Manuals
- o Warranty Documentation
Project Controls
- Resource planning
- Procurement scheduling
- Installation planning
- Cash flow monitoring
- Risk management
- Delay analysis
- Recovery planning
Manufacturing Operations Management
Responsible for all factory activities including:
Production Planning
- Develop weekly and monthly production plans.
- Ensure production targets are achieved.
- Balance manufacturing capacity with project requirements.
- Monitor factory productivity.
• LED Luminaire Assembly
- Pole Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Powder Coating
- Galvanizing Coordination
- Driver Installation
• PCB Assembly Coordination
- Quality Testing
Production Control
- Monitor daily production output.
- Reduce manufacturing waste.
- Improve efficiency and productivity.
- Manage machine utilization.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing principles.
Procurement
- Manage sourcing and procurement of:
- LED Chips
- Drivers
• Surge Protection Devices
- Poles
- Steel Materials
- Aluminum Components
- Solar Panels
- Batteries
- Controllers
- Smart Systems
- Electrical Accessories
Responsibilities
- Vendor selection and qualification.
- Supplier negotiations.
- Cost reduction initiatives.
- Purchase order approvals.
- Material delivery tracking.
- Procurement planning.
- International sourcing management.
Warehouse Responsibilities
- Inventory management.
- Stock control.
- Material receiving inspections.
- Warehouse organization.
- Material issuance control.
- Inventory audits.
Logistics Responsibilities
- Delivery scheduling.
- Fleet management.
- Import/export coordination.
- Customs clearance coordination.
- Shipping documentation review.
- Project delivery planning.
Budget Control
- Responsible for:
- Operational budgets.
- Project budgets.
- Factory budgets.
- Procurement budgets.
Cost Control
- Material cost analysis.
- Labor cost analysis.
- Equipment cost analysis.
- Project profitability analysis.
- Monthly financial reporting.
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