Operations Manager at Scrapays

Scrapays is a Cleantech that allows individuals and enterprises get paid for their recyclables, by using offline and online technology and a decentralized recovering model in empowering individual businesses;(Agents& Collectors) to serve Producers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Function: Operations & Admin

Role Summary

• A role to build and implement processes from the ground up. Organizing production internally and externally to deliver a consistent performance of a semi-skilled team.
• Experienced with organizing and handling third-party service providers (Logistics and Production) for the inflow and outflow of inventory.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the production outlet; implementing and maximizing processes and procedures at the outlet to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Role Overview & Details 

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of the best practice current logistics framework and the vision for Scrapays Move.
• Develop strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and meet monthly production requirements. 
• Overseeing production processes end-to-end, detailing volume losses or gain per material type per time in the process flow. 
• Deliver solutions to third-party logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements 
• Assess and make recommendations for logistics and production processes in potential new facilities (Super Agents) and advise on third-party management procedures and cost 
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements 
• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement. 
• Take responsibility and ensure loading and off-loading operations are seamless. 
• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way 
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices 
• Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency 
• Recruit, train and supervise outlet staff 
•  Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution.

Role Requirements 

• Prior experience working in logistics/supply chain/transportation/warehousing function within a manufacturing environment including but not limited to FMCG, e-commerce, ride-hailing services with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures. Have directly managed the production of products and consistently met the standard requirements in safety. 
• Higher Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in relevant Business / Commercial or Manufacturing / Engineering Degree is preferred e.g business management, electrical, electronic, mechanical, process or production engineering, or materials science. 
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Two or more years of proven success in an operations management role
• Strong skills in budget development and oversight 
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols 
• Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed

Personality for success:

• Takes ownership for team cohesion 
• Excellent communication skills and Leadership ability 
• Outstanding organizational skills 
• Confident, rounded thinking, project management and technical skills, 

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2024.