A&M Operations Manager
Q-Sourcing Servtec View all jobs
- Kampala, Central Region
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and oversee end-to-end service delivery across all client sites, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service standards.
- Drive operational efficiency through structured planning, scheduling, and supervision of site teams including Account Managers and Supervisors.
- Ensure optimal utilization, maintenance, and tracking of equipment, fleet, and machinery across all operational locations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor operational budgets in collaboration with Finance, ensuring cost control and profitability.
- Oversee material consumption and inventory management to minimize wastage and ensure timely replenishment.
- Establish and enforce systems for tracking site performance, service quality, and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with Business Development in site assessments, costing, and service design for new and existing clients.
- Lead client relationship management from an operational standpoint, ensuring high satisfaction, retention, and responsiveness to feedback.
- Drive implementation of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards across all sites.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks proactively.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance through KPIs, performance appraisals, and accountability frameworks.
- Ensure timely closure of operational issues, client complaints, and audit findings.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to operational teams to build capacity and accountability.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with HR, Procurement, Finance, and Business Development.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in operations management, preferably in facilities management, cleaning services, or related industries.
- Proven experience managing large, multi-site operations and teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Experience working within structured management systems such as ISO 9001:2015.
- Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and service delivery improvement.
- Experience in procurement processes, inventory control, and logistics management.
- Familiarity with compliance, regulatory requirements, and HSSE standards.
- Experience in performance management systems and KPI-driven environments.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive accountability.
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization capabilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sites and operations simultaneously.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness.
- Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Technological proficiency including Excel, reporting tools, and ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Customer-centric mindset focused on service excellence and retention.
- Proactive and self-driven with strong ownership of results.
- High resilience, perseverance, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork and cross-functional engagement.
- Ability to lead by example and inspire teams.
- Commitment to organizational values including integrity, excellence, and professionalism.
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