Operation Manager at Prixair

Job Summary

• The Executive Director, Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of the organization, ensuring efficiency, quality service delivery, and alignment with strategic goals. 
• This role provides leadership across multiple departments, manages resources, streamlines processes, and fosters a high-performance culture that supports organizational growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives
• Oversee daily operations across departments such as production, logistics, procurement, HR, and administration
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with legal, health, safety, and quality standards
• Collaborate with the executive team to set budgets and manage financial performance
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure departmental goals are met
• Manage vendor relationships and supply chain efficiency
• Optimize resource allocation to improve service delivery and reduce costs
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Represent operations in board meetings and contribute to strategic planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership roles
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and project management skills
• Proven track record in optimizing business operations and team performance
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with business software and operational tools (ERP systems, project management platforms)

Preferred Competencies:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Team building and leadership
• Financial and business acumen
• Process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Stakeholder management.