Operations Manager - Smart Meters Assembly Business

Alliance International Consulting Firm; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an Operations Manager for their Smart Meters Assembly business. The role involves sales and business development, team management, supply chain oversight, and financial management, ensuring strategic growth and compliance in a dynamic market environment.

Benefits

1-month leave per year with sponsored air ticket

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, or Leadership roles.
• Extensive travel experience across Asia and Africa.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop sales opportunities for Smart Energy Meters.
• Recruit skilled technicians and manage staff.
• Develop production schedules to meet customer demands.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

TALLY

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Operations Manager - Smart Meters Assembly Business

Key Responsibilities:1.Sales and Business Development:

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities for Smart Energy Meters (single-phase and three-phase) through market research, connections, and tenders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders in Asia and Africa.
• Extensive experience in travelling across Asia and Africa, with a deep understanding of different types of energy meters.
• Familiarity with tendering processes.
• Oversee and track sales progress and manage a team of associates.

2.Hiring and Team Management:

• Recruit skilled technicians, quality control staff, and assemblers for the assembly unit.
• Establish organizational structure and manage staff incentives.
• Lead cross-functional teams including sales, production, quality control, maintenance, and finance.
• Promote a positive work environment and ensure a cohesive team dynamic.

3.Supply Chain and Inventory Management:

• Manage relationships with suppliers for timely raw material supply.
• Build partnerships both locally in the UAE and internationally for sourcing components.
• Implement inventory control systems and plan raw material requirements effectively.
• Proficient in using TALLY or SAP for inventory management.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and oversee procurement processes.

4.Production, Planning, and Execution:

• Develop production schedules to meet customer demands and tender deadlines.
• Monitor the production process and ensure high-quality standards by leading a quality control team.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

5.Financial Management:

• Plan operational budgets and forecasts for presentation to senior management.
• Analyze production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement cost-control measures and provide regular financial performance updates to management.

6.Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Obtain necessary certifications from regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to stay updated on compliance requirements.

Required Skill-Set:

Technical:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership ability to work independently and manage teams effectively.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify business opportunities and overcome challenges.

Functional:

• Proven relationship-building skills and an extroverted, confident approach.
• Strong follow-up and strategic thinking abilities.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and capable of working in dynamic environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive travel experience across Asia and Africa with an understanding of local market needs.
• Knowledge in both technical and sales aspects related to smart energy meters.

Educational Details: Bachelor degree

State: Dubai

Postal Code: 25314

Qualifications: Bachelor degree

Created Date: 2025-01-03

End Date: 2025-07-11

Experience: 7 - 14 year

Salary: 14000

Industry:

Openings: 1

Primary Responsibilities :

Job Title: Operations Manager - Smart Meters Assembly Business
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, or Leadership roles
Education: B.Eng or BSc Eng & MBA
Compensation: 49 Lacs per annum
Leave Policy: 1-month leave per year with a sponsored air ticket from India to Uganda every two years

Experience Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:1.Sales and Business Development:

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities for Smart Energy Meters (single-phase and three-phase) through market research, connections, and tenders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders in Asia and Africa.
• Extensive experience in travelling across Asia and Africa, with a deep understanding of different types of energy meters.
• Familiarity with tendering processes.
• Oversee and track sales progress and manage a team of associates.

2.Hiring and Team Management:

• Recruit skilled technicians, quality control staff, and assemblers for the assembly unit.
• Establish organizational structure and manage staff incentives.
• Lead cross-functional teams including sales, production, quality control, maintenance, and finance.
• Promote a positive work environment and ensure a cohesive team dynamic.

3.Supply Chain and Inventory Management:

• Manage relationships with suppliers for timely raw material supply.
• Build partnerships both locally in the UAE and internationally for sourcing components.
• Implement inventory control systems and plan raw material requirements effectively.
• Proficient in using TALLY or SAP for inventory management.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and oversee procurement processes.

4.Production, Planning, and Execution:

• Develop production schedules to meet customer demands and tender deadlines.
• Monitor the production process and ensure high-quality standards by leading a quality control team.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

5.Financial Management:

• Plan operational budgets and forecasts for presentation to senior management.
• Analyze production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement cost-control measures and provide regular financial performance updates to management.

6.Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Obtain necessary certifications from regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to stay updated on compliance requirements.

Required Skill-Set:

Technical:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership ability to work independently and manage teams effectively.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify business opportunities and overcome challenges.

Functional:

• Proven relationship-building skills and an extroverted, confident approach.
• Strong follow-up and strategic thinking abilities.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and capable of working in dynamic environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive travel experience across Asia and Africa with an understanding of local market needs.
• Knowledge in both technical and sales aspects related to smart energy meters.

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