Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Environmental Operations

📍 Location: Sohar, Oman

🏢 Department: Operations

📊 Reporting To: Site Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead and supervise site operations within our Environmental Operations division. The role involves managing in-house teams and subcontractors, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining high safety standards, and driving operational efficiency across plant site locations.

This position requires strong leadership, hands-on operational control, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Site Management

• Plan and manage daily work schedules to meet operational and client requirements
• Supervise all site operations, including workforce and subcontractors
• Ensure production targets, timelines, and quality standards are achieved
• Monitor daily site progress and report operational performance
• Manage material handling and maintain minimal storage levels
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and well organized
• Attend and contribute to operational and coordination meetings
• Provide on-call support and resolve site issues and emergencies as required

Safety & Compliance

• Lead daily toolbox talks and enforce HSE rules and regulations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements
• Maintain and update Safe Job Instructions (SJIs)
• Audit operations and train teams on safe and efficient work practices
• Promote a strong safety culture and accountability across teams

People Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and provide feedback to employees
• Manage employee training and ensure correct equipment operation
• Drive performance improvement and operational best practices
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational data and implement improvement action plans
• Review processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and cost control
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar operations or site management role
• Strong operational planning and execution capability
• Solid technical and procedural knowledge
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
• Physically fit and able to work extended hours when required
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on health, safety, and operational excellence

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Nationality Preferred - Omani