Operations Manager

Job Description

Title: Operations Manager

Company Name: Island Trading Limited

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Trading or Export/Import, Manpower Recruitment, Super store

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Trading or Export/Import, Manpower Recruitment, Super store

• Age At least 25 years
• Only Male

Key Competencies:

• Strong operational planning and execution capability.
• Ability to manage complex logistics under challenging rural conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• High integrity, accountability, and results orientation.

1. Distribution & Logistics Management

• Design and implement weekly delivery plans for food items (bun, boiled egg, and fruits) to more than 1,200 schools across all Upazilas.
• Ensure on-time, accurate, and safe delivery of food products from Sunday to Thursday.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules to minimize cost and maximize efficiency.
• Supervise drivers, helpers, and hub teams for last-mile distribution.
• Monitor fleet operations, fuel consumption, maintenance, and tracking systems.

2. Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Manage the central warehouse and sub-hubs for receipt, storage, and dispatch of food items.
• Ensure FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and other inventory management practices to minimize wastage and spoilage.
• Oversee warehouse supervisors, storekeepers, and packing staff to maintain daily stock records.
• Implement strict hygiene, food safety, and temperature-control measures.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain/Procurement Manager for stock replenishment and vendor deliveries.

3. Operational Planning & Coordination

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse, fleet, and distribution functions.
• Align distribution schedules with school timings, local holidays, and government directives.
• Work closely with Upazila Coordinators and Monitoring Assistants to confirm receipt of deliveries at the school level.
• Prepare contingency plans for disruptions (flooding, strikes, road blockages, supply delays).

4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead and motivate a large operations team, including warehouse staff, drivers, helpers, and field coordinators.
• Conduct training on food handling, safety, fleet discipline, and emergency response.
• Establish performance KPIs for hubs, drivers, and warehouse operations.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and discipline.

5. Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure strict adherence to the Bangladesh Govt. School Feeding Guidelines and food distribution protocols.
• Work with the Quality & Compliance Officer to implement food inspection and safety checklists.
• Enforce compliance with occupational health & safety (OHS) standards at warehouses and during distribution.

6. Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor distribution progress daily and resolve operational bottlenecks in real time.
• Submit weekly operational performance reports to the Project Director.
• Analyze operational costs (transport, labor, fuel, packing) and recommend savings opportunities.
• Introduce technology-based solutions for fleet tracking, warehouse automation, and field reporting.

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2