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A leading operations firm in Dubai seeks an Operations Director to oversee daily operations and enhance efficiency. You will develop and implement strategies, lead and mentor the operations team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with significant experience in an operations leadership role and strong analytical skills.

Senior Director of Operations & Process Optimization

Qataryello

The client is a leading facilities management company that is well established in Saudi Arabia. The Director of Laundry Operations will be responsible for:<ul><li>Managing the P&L of the division</li><li>Overseeing day to day operations</li><li>Establishing quality control measures, policies and procedures</li><li>Expanding the business through development of new partnerships</li></ul> The Director of Laundry Operations needs to have:<ul><li>Solid technical knowledge of laundry operations including setting quality control measures, policies and procedures</li><li>Strong commercial acumen to manage current partnerships and identify new business opportunities</li><li>Previous experience with P&L management</li><li>Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing large teams above 150 people</li><li>Deep understanding of the local Saudi market or, at least, of GCC region</li></ul>

Director of Laundry Operations

liali events organizing

1. Governance &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Develop and implement a complete governance system across the company.</li><li>Create, update, and enforce policies, procedures, and SOPs for all departments.</li><li>Establish internal controls, authority matrices, and accountability standards.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, health &amp; safety standards, and industry best practices.</li><li>Conduct internal audits to measure adherence to company processes.</li></ul>2. Operations Management<ul><li>Build and manage an end-to-end operational framework for all company functions.</li><li>Develop workflow between sales &rarr; planning &rarr; design &rarr; production &rarr; logistics &rarr; event execution.</li><li>Monitor daily operations, identify gaps, and ensure efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Oversee resource planning, manpower allocation, and supplier coordination.</li><li>Ensure every event is delivered on time, within budget, and at the expected quality level.</li></ul>3. Quality Assurance<ul><li>Design and implement a quality management system for events and weddings.</li><li>Set quality standards for production, d&eacute;cor, logistics, technical setup, and execution.</li><li>Conduct pre-event and post-event assessments.</li><li>Resolve operational issues and implement continuous improvement practices.</li></ul>4. Organizational Development<ul><li>Develop or redesign the organizational structure of the company.</li><li>Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines for all departments.</li><li>Implement performance management systems and department KPIs.</li><li>Lead training programs to align teams with new policies and procedures.</li><li>Improve company culture, collaboration, and accountability.</li></ul>5. Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise department heads (Sales, Design, Production, Operations, HR &amp; Finance).</li><li>Conduct weekly operations and governance meetings.</li><li>Ensure effective communication and alignment between teams.</li><li>Support managers in resolving operational challenges and client escalations.</li></ul>6. Strategic Planning<ul><li>Provide strategic input for company growth, expansion, and market positioning.</li><li>Develop annual operational plans and budgets.</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities and propose solutions to management.</li><li>Improve profitability through better processes, reduced waste, and improved efficiency.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Event Management, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).</li><li>Minimum 10&ndash;15 years of experience in events, wedding production, or operations management.</li><li>Proven experience in establishing governance and operational systems from the ground up.</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.</li><li>Excellent command of English (Arabic is a plus).</li><li>Experience in large-scale weddings, luxury events, and high-pressure environments.</li></ul>- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Governance<ul><li>Completion of policies, procedures, and SOPs for all departments.</li><li>Quarterly compliance audit scores.</li></ul>Operations<ul><li>Reduction in operational errors and event complaints.</li><li>On-time event delivery rate (%).</li><li>Percentage of projects delivered within budget.</li></ul>Quality<ul><li>Client satisfaction score (target: 90%+).</li><li>Event execution quality ranking.</li></ul>Team &amp; Culture<ul><li>Departmental performance improvement.</li><li>Employee compliance and training completion rates.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Director of Governance & Operations

Operations DirectorThe Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company ensuring efficiency quality service and cost-effective management of resources. This leadership role involves strategic planning process optimization and collaboration with various departments to achieve organizational goals.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Manage and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Lead mentor and develop the operations team to achieve high performance.</li><li>Oversee budgeting forecasting and resource allocation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to support business growth and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports for senior management.</li><li>Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Operations Management or related field; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in an operations leadership role preferably at a senior level.</li><li>Strong understanding of operational procedures and best practices.</li><li>Experience with budgeting forecasting and financial management.</li><li>Excellent leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Process Improvement</li><li>Budget Management</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Risk Management</li><li>Data Analysis</li><li>Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Change Management</li><li>Cross-functional Collaboration</li></ul>SkillsStrategic Planning, Process Improvement, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Change Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supply Chain, Process Optimization,Strategic Planning & Execution,Budgeting & Financial Forecasting,Regulatory & Policy Compliance,Resource Allocation & Utilization,Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement,Continuous Improvement Culture Building,Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills,Decision-Making & Problem-Solving,Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination,Continuous Improvement Culture Building,Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills,Business Continuity Planning

Operations Director

Dept Data

Emerson

<div>Job Summary:
This is a strategic leadership position reporting to the Global Business Unit VP Operations &amp; Supply Chain with a strong dotted line to Measurement Solutions BU VP in MEA. The leader will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team in UAE and KSA while exemplifying Emerson&rsquo;s Core Values of Safety &amp; Quality, Integrity and Support Our People.
The Director of Operations will play a critical role in leading Middle East &amp; Africa&rsquo;s strategic initiatives around product localization, QuickShip &amp; Repair services, Technology Transfer projects, adoption of global manufacturing best practices while working collaboratively with World Area Leadership, Customer Care, Sales &amp; Product Marketing and Finance teams.
The Operations Director will oversee all aspects related to Manufacturing Operations for the Measurement Solutions Business Unit across Middle East &amp; Africa with direct responsibility over Quality, HSE, Logistics and Supply Chain functions across two manufacturing locations in UAE and KSA. 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Dubai/Saudi Site Safety and Quality:
<ul><li>Advocate Emerson values and drive a culture of Safety and Quality at all levels.
</li><li>Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure 0 Safety Incidents
</li><li>Organize Safety Audits, Peer to Peer Audits, Monthly Safety Walks, Safety Meetings etc.
</li><li>Participate in Quarterly Safety and Quality World Area Reviews
</li><li>Drive Continuous improvement on Safety and Quality KPIs
</li><li>Ensure high Quality standards are followed and all Products meet customer and Emerson Quality Expectations
</li><li>Work on Customer Quality Complaints and Warranty cases
</li><li>Support ISO 9001:2015 Audits and Corrective actions
</li><li>Support Factories and Product certification for MEA Requirement and Factories approval with MEA Key Accounts 
</li></ul>Strategic Operational Focus:
<ul><li>Develop the MEA World Area (WA) Operations strategy and align with Global Operations and World Area Leadership
</li><li>Drive the MEA Fulfillment strategy including all strategic technology and capability localizations
</li><li>Collaborate and build effective relationship with Customer Care, Sales and Marketing
</li><li>Drive operational excellence of Ontime Delivery, Lead Time and Quick Ship, Productivity and Cost reduction
</li><li>Drive all the global Smart Factory Initiatives
</li><li>Define and execute by RTP process to efficiently transfer manufacturing technology to MEA from other World Areas
</li><li>Lead the MEA SIOP strategy and develop a Demand Plan as well as a CAPEX and resources plan to meet the customer expectations
</li><li>Cash Flow improvement (ITO and DPO)
</li><li>Be an Integral part of the Global Distribution Network steering committee 
</li></ul>Daily Operations Management:
<ul><li>Ensure Equipment and Labor capacity are available to execute Customer Orders on Daily basis to meet Service Level, POR and Productivity targets
</li><li>Identify and minimize risks of orders delay to Requested Date for MRO and PMO Backlog
</li><li>Shipping and Warehouse management
</li><li>Level Loading Backlog to Capacity by managing ATP/CTP setup and Order Rescheduling
</li><li>Short Term Production planning and alignment between Manufacturing, Customer Care and Supply Chain
</li><li>Issue resolution for Business System, Equipment, Product Quality etc.
</li><li>Drive the monthly Build Plan process and weekly overdue past due backlog reviews 
</li></ul>Supply Chain and Logistics:
<ul><li>Drive Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance on Buyout Items by early engagement with Proposal Team at Quote stage, utilizing online bidding events and create competitive environment for Suppliers
</li><li>Supplier Management for Buyouts: Supplier Performance Review, New Suppliers Qualification
</li><li>Purchase components and material from External and Intercompany Suppliers and align with Global Supply Chain and Best Sourcing opportunities from cost and speed perspectives
</li><li>Inventory Optimization and Material Safety Stock to minimize Production Stockouts and ensure Material Availability
</li><li>Arbitrate decisions around Direct Sourcing from External Suppliers vs Intercompany
</li><li>Ensure robust and effective Incoming Inspection process and tools in place
</li><li>Cost optimization for Inbound and Outbound Shipments by using effective mode of shipments and Freight Forwarder selection
</li><li>Ensure imports/ exports processes comply with Customs and JAFZA requirements
</li><li>SABER, FANR approval, Jafza Customs Reconciliation and Other Country Specific Shipments approvals
</li><li>Ensure internal on time delivery of receiving, kitting, picking and shipping operations 
</li></ul>Leadership and people management:
<ul><li>Represent MEA Operations in all MEA and international business setting
</li><li>Foster people development through the Emerson HR process such as Talent Review, Organization Review
</li><li>Execute the Performance Management process through vision and goal setting, continuous feedback and coaching and merit review
</li><li>Continuously work on the succession planning for MEA Operations leadership to emerge the next generation of leaders 
</li></ul>Who you are?
<ul><li>You establish and articulate the broader vision (Drives Vision and Purpose) to the team, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders (Communicates Effectively), setting goals to fuel growth (Drives Results),
</li><li>facilitating open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders (Collaborates) and make high-quality decisions,
</li><li>even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty (Decision Quality)
</li></ul>For this Role, You Will Need:
<ul><li>Proven management responsibility and management experience in manufacturing operations
</li><li>Minimum 10 years of Operations or Supply Chain experience with strong track record in successful operational leadership role.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in technical, operational, supply chain or related business field
</li><li>Excellent knowledge in various operations tools, business system, supply chain, management process, KPIs etc to drive operational excellence.
</li><li>Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization 
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
<ul><li>Strong strategic mindset, attitude to always look for opportunities to optimize and improve
</li><li>Courageous, flexible to embrace and lead changes
</li><li>Passionate in people/organizational engagement and development
</li>Excellent communication, strong organizational skills 
<li>
</li></ul>Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives&mdash;because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.</div>

MEA Operations Director

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 This is a strategic leadership position reporting to the Global Business Unit VP Operations &amp; Supply Chain with a strong dotted line to Measurement Solutions BU VP in MEA. The leader will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team in UAE and KSA while exemplifying Emerson&rsquo;s Core Values of Safety &amp; Quality, Integrity and Support Our People.
 
 
 The Director of Operations will play a critical role in leading Middle East &amp; Africa&rsquo;s strategic initiatives around product localization, QuickShip &amp; Repair services, Technology Transfer projects, adoption of global manufacturing best practices while working collaboratively with World Area Leadership, Customer Care, Sales &amp; Product Marketing and Finance teams.
 
 
 The Operations Director will oversee all aspects related to Manufacturing Operations for the Measurement Solutions Business Unit across Middle East &amp; Africa with direct responsibility over Quality, HSE, Logistics and Supply Chain functions across two manufacturing locations in UAE and KSA.
 
 
 
 In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
 
 
 
 
 Dubai/Saudi Site Safety and Quality:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advocate Emerson values and drive a culture of Safety and Quality at all levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure 0 Safety Incidents
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize Safety Audits, Peer to Peer Audits, Monthly Safety Walks, Safety Meetings etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in Quarterly Safety and Quality World Area Reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Continuous improvement on Safety and Quality KPIs
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure high Quality standards are followed and all Products meet customer and Emerson Quality Expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Work on Customer Quality Complaints and Warranty cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Support ISO 9001:2015 Audits and Corrective actions
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Factories and Product certification for MEA Requirement and Factories approval with MEA Key Accounts
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Strategic Operational Focus:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop the MEA World Area (WA) Operations strategy and align with Global Operations and World Area Leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the MEA Fulfillment strategy including all strategic technology and capability localizations
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate and build effective relationship with Customer Care, Sales and Marketing
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive operational excellence of Ontime Delivery, Lead Time and Quick Ship, Productivity and Cost reduction
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive all the global Smart Factory Initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and execute by RTP process to efficiently transfer manufacturing technology to MEA from other World Areas
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the MEA SIOP strategy and develop a Demand Plan as well as a CAPEX and resources plan to meet the customer expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Cash Flow improvement (ITO and DPO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Be an Integral part of the Global Distribution Network steering committee
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Daily Operations Management:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure Equipment and Labor capacity are available to execute Customer Orders on Daily basis to meet Service Level, POR and Productivity targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and minimize risks of orders delay to Requested Date for MRO and PMO Backlog
 </li>
 <li>
 Shipping and Warehouse management
 </li>
 <li>
 Level Loading Backlog to Capacity by managing ATP/CTP setup and Order Rescheduling
 </li>
 <li>
 Short Term Production planning and alignment between Manufacturing, Customer Care and Supply Chain
 </li>
 <li>
 Issue resolution for Business System, Equipment, Product Quality etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the monthly Build Plan process and weekly overdue past due backlog reviews
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Supply Chain and Logistics:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drive Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance on Buyout Items by early engagement with Proposal Team at Quote stage, utilizing online bidding events and create competitive environment for Suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier Management for Buyouts: Supplier Performance Review, New Suppliers Qualification
 </li>
 <li>
 Purchase components and material from External and Intercompany Suppliers and align with Global Supply Chain and Best Sourcing opportunities from cost and speed perspectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Inventory Optimization and Material Safety Stock to minimize Production Stockouts and ensure Material Availability
 </li>
 <li>
 Arbitrate decisions around Direct Sourcing from External Suppliers vs Intercompany
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure robust and effective Incoming Inspection process and tools in place
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost optimization for Inbound and Outbound Shipments by using effective mode of shipments and Freight Forwarder selection
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure imports/ exports processes comply with Customs and JAFZA requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 SABER, FANR approval, Jafza Customs Reconciliation and Other Country Specific Shipments approvals
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure internal on time delivery of receiving, kitting, picking and shipping operations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Leadership and people management:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Represent MEA Operations in all MEA and international business setting
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster people development through the Emerson HR process such as Talent Review, Organization Review
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute the Performance Management process through vision and goal setting, continuous feedback and coaching and merit review
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously work on the succession planning for MEA Operations leadership to emerge the next generation of leaders
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who you are?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You establish and articulate the broader vision (Drives Vision and Purpose) to the team, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders (Communicates Effectively), setting goals to fuel growth (Drives Results),
 </li>
 <li>
 facilitating open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders (Collaborates) and make high-quality decisions,
 </li>
 <li>
 even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty (Decision Quality)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 For this Role, You Will Need:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven management responsibility and management experience in manufacturing operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 10 years of Operations or Supply Chain experience with strong track record in successful operational leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in technical, operational, supply chain or related business field
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent knowledge in various operations tools, business system, supply chain, management process, KPIs etc to drive operational excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adhere to Health, Safety &amp; Environment policies as laid by the organization
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong strategic mindset, attitude to always look for opportunities to optimize and improve
 </li>
 <li>
 Courageous, flexible to embrace and lead changes
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate in people/organizational engagement and development
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, strong organizational skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Culture &amp; Commitment to You:
 
 
 
 At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives&mdash;because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
 
 
 We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family&rsquo;s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
 
 
 Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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