Operations Manager Job Opening in Dubai, UAE | alfanar Electric

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 771,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric in Dubai is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain. You will drive operational performance, ensure safety and quality standards, optimize resources, and manage costs to meet strategic targets.

The role requires a track record of delivering continuous improvement, strong leadership, and the ability to translate corporate objectives into practical plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of operations management and operational planning.
• Understanding of production, maintenance, quality, resource, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across production, maintenance, quality, and support functions.
• Ensure delivery of plans and schedules aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve resource constraints.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Operations Management

Operations Planning

Process Improvement

Cost Control

Quality Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Performance Management

Resource Management

Production Management

Operations Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

alfanar Electric is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee operational activities and ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective execution of production, maintenance, quality, supply chain coordination, and resource management activities.

The role is responsible for achieving operational targets, improving productivity, maintaining quality and safety standards, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement in line with business objectives and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Manage daily operational activities across production, maintenance, quality, and support functions.
• Ensure operational plans and schedules are delivered according to business priorities.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, bottlenecks, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth business operations.

Production & Delivery

• Monitor production progress and ensure output and delivery targets are achieved.
• Optimize the utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and operational capacity.
• Track key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support teams in resolving production delays and operational challenges.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure operations comply with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Promote a safe and disciplined workplace environment.
• Monitor quality issues, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Maintain effective housekeeping and 5S practices across operational areas.

Resource & Cost Management

• Ensure effective utilization of operational resources.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, rework, and unnecessary expenses.
• Support budgeting and expense-control activities.
• Improve manpower planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, workflow, and service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support the adoption of new technologies, systems, tools, and operational best practices.

Team Management & Reporting

• Lead and develop operations teams while maintaining clear accountability and performance standards.
• Allocate responsibilities and support employee development.
• Identify high performers and develop future leadership capabilities.
• Address performance gaps through appropriate coaching and performance management.
• Prepare operational reports and provide management with performance updates and recommendations.

Business Planning & Performance

• Translate corporate objectives into practical operational and business plans.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and improve annual and development plans.
• Track performance against targets and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Monitor operational budgets and expenses to achieve cost efficiency.
• Provide regular progress reports to management.

Organizational & Process Development

• Develop operational structures according to current business requirements and future growth plans.
• Ensure appropriate job descriptions, responsibilities, and delegation of authority are established.
• Develop and maintain effective operational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and promote the effective use of IT solutions.
• Support digital transformation and continuous improvement across operations.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Maintain high standards of quality across operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Promote a safe, secure, disciplined, and professional working environment.
• Encourage continuous improvement in operational quality and workplace safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of operations management and operational planning.
• Understanding of production, maintenance, quality, resource, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, or
• 15+ years of relevant experience for senior-level operational responsibility.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Operations Management
• Operations Planning
• Operations Research
• Production Management
• Resource Management
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Cost Control
• Quality Management
• Health & Safety Compliance

About the Role

This Operations Manager job in Dubai, UAE offers an opportunity for an experienced operations professional to lead teams, improve operational performance, optimize resources, and contribute to business growth at alfanar Electric.

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: alfanar Electric
Job Title: Operations Manager
Experience: 10–15+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Field