Operations Director

Amazima Ministries is seeking an Operations Director to strategically lead and give oversight to all Amazima Maintenance, Kitchen, Security, Transportation, and Project/Construction activities and personnel.

This position is responsible for the strategic direction of the Operations Department and the oversight of all Amazima Maintenance, Kitchen, Security, Transportation, and Project/Construction activities and personnel. It is a pivotal role requiring diversity in senior-level management skill, professional expertise, and leadership that corresponds with a wide range of responsibilities that support the mission and vision of Amazima Ministries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Direct and oversee Operations leaders and staff across all sites to ensure motivation, expertise, and effectiveness in meeting objectives
• Work with site managers to formulate annual Operations budget and asset growth strategy
• Control the Operations and Construction budgets and oversee purchasing/expenditure
• Research/innovate and implement better business practices and tools
• Perform regular strategic planning, goal-setting, and future projection for Operations
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure safe and healthy working environments
• Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
• Oversee the implementation and management of organizational systems and processes, continually evaluating their effectiveness and seeking optimization
• Maintain good working relationships with all other Directors to ensure effective collaboration and coordination of organizational activities in support of the Ministry vision and mission
• Collaborate with leadership to build an environment of collective responsibility and accountability
• Act as an adviser on operational functionality and capability to support organizational ventures
• Liaise with Managing Director and direct reports to make operational decisions
• Ensure that all Amazima operational activity is legal and in compliance with the laws and regulations of Uganda
• Act as a liaison/representative and maintain good relations with external partners, officials, vendors, and the community
• Ensure the continuing professional development and training of Operations leaders and staff
• Oversee the Construction Manager and ensure the effective completion of new Amazima construction projects
• Provide administrative reporting and distribute communication/information as required by the Managing Director
• Research new projects/ventures/acquisitions and provide proposals, estimates, and implications to the Managing Director as assigned
• Other tasks as assigned by the Managing Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of being a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ, indicated by an attitude and
• lifestyle of both godliness and living for others
• Proven record of the highest level of integrity
• Knowledge and skill in varied operational functions and business principles, including process management, supply chain, finance, construction and facilities management, customer service, and employee management
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics
• Experience with budget and strategic plan development
• Proven ability to be innovative in problem solving
• Ability to work and make decisions in a high pressure environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including electronically
• Technological proficiency, including relevant software and applications
• Ability to read and comprehend design/construction drawings (blueprints)
• Good public relations, interpersonal, and negotiating skills
• Excellent and demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Relevant professional work experience, including managing people and teams: Desired minimum = 5 years
• Successful completion of a Master of Science Degree program in Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, or any related program is preferred

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