Operations & Supply Chain Manager - UAE
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About the Role
About PawPots PawPots is a fresh pet food subscription service on a mission to revolutionize pet health in the region. We are a high-growth startup scaling operations across Lebanon and the UAE.
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About Pawpots
PawPots is a fresh pet food subscription service on a mission to revolutionize pet health in the region.
We are a high-growth startup scaling operations across Lebanon and the UAE.
We combine veterinary-backed nutrition, technology, and data-driven personalization to build the region’s leading fresh pet food and pet-health platform.
The Mission
PawPots is seeking a strategic Operations & Supply Chain Manager to lead our new manufacturing facility and optimize our supply chain in the UAE.
You will act as the local "Guardian" of quality and cost, overseeing the end-to-end production cycle—from negotiating ingredient prices with suppliers to ensuring the final product meets strict food safety standards and reaches customers on time.
Responsibilities
- **Lead Manufacturing Operations:**
- Lead daily production shifts and manage the Kitchen Supervisor to ensure efficient, on-time dispatch.
- **Implement Food Safety Standards:**
- Execute the Global Quality Management System (QMS) provided by HQ.
- Adapt SOPs to the local facility and ensure full compliance with HACCP and UAE Municipality regulations.
- **Drive Procurement & Cost Control:**
- Act as the primary purchasing lead.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) without compromising quality.
- **Optimize Inventory & Logistics:**
- Minimize food wastage (target \<2%) and optimize inventory levels.
- Oversee the logistics fleet to ensure route efficiency.
- **Facility Management:**
- Lead the operational setup and maintenance of our new production facility to support scaling.
- **Monitor Performance:**
- Track and report key metrics (Yield, Labor Cost, Wastage) to the Regional Operations Manager to drive operational improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Food Technology, or Supply Chain.
- 5-8+ years of experience in
- Food Manufacturing, Central Kitchen Management, or FMCG.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, and UAE Municipality codes.
- Proven experience in
Procurement
- , P&L analysis, and cost reduction.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving skills, and English proficiency.
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Passion for the pet industry and PawPots’ mission.
What We Offer
- **Strategic Ownership:**
- Full responsibility for building and scaling PawPots’ growth engine.
- **Autonomy & Trust:**
- Freedom to test, challenge agencies, and shape expansion strategy.
- **Performance-Based Upside:**
- Competitive package with bonuses tied directly to results.
- **High-Growth Culture:**
- A pet-obsessed, execution-driven environment where impact is visible.
- **Timing:**
- Join at a pivotal stage as we scale across Lebanon and the UAE.
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