Regional Operation Director

GSM - Xanh SM; Davao Region; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The successful candidate will oversee strategic and operational management across regions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while managing a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and substantial management experience in logistics or transportation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of leadership experience in operations management.
• Proven track record in managing large teams.
• Strong understanding of local transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic directives to achieve regional performance targets.
• Allocate and develop human resources to meet operational demands.
• Propose and control the regional operations budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Financial Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Business Administration

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic & General Operations Management

• Execute strategic directives from the company leadership to achieve regional performance targets
• Ensure alignment between regional operations and corporate goals

2. People & Organization Management

• Allocate, manage, and develop human resources to meet regional operational demands
• Build training programs and ensure succession planning across teams
• Maintain a high-performance culture by motivating and supervising staff

3. Financial Management

• Propose and control the regional operations budget
• Monitor spending and ensure cost compliance under delegated authority and corporate budget policy

4. System & Process Management

• Ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented correctly across depots
• Develop and refine operational policies and contribute to company-wide process improvement initiatives

5. Operational Execution

• Cascade, assign, and monitor KPIs (e.g. GMV, GMV/vehicle/day, CR, idle rate, turnover rate, inactive fleet status) across all provinces in the region
• Analyze and report operational performance and propose improvement plans
• Coordinate with Audit & Quality Control to address policy violations and unresolved operational debts

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance

• Establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders

7. Other Responsibilities

• Undertake special assignments or projects as directed by the senior leadership
• Contribute to cross-regional initiatives and company-wide strategy rollouts

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference given to Transportation, Logistics, or Business Administration majors
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in operations management, preferably within transportation, logistics, or high-volume service industries
• Proven track record in managing large teams and achieving operational KPIs
• Strong understanding of local regulations in transportation, labor, and finance