Operations ManagerOwens & Xley Consults

• Actively pursue the company’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Ensure operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget.
• Track staffing requirements and oversee the hiring of new employees as needed.
• Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Track company-wide financial information and review reporting for management.
• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent services.
• Grow the efficiency of existing organizational processes and procedures to enhance and sustain the organization’s internal capacity.
• Collaborate with and supervise cross-functional support teams in improving tools and systems for business efficiency.
• Recommend strategies and advise the Creative Director on issues that pertain to the development of the company.
• Ensure that the company’s activities remain compliant to statutory directives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to all financial, human resources and safety compliance directives.
• Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure proper operations of the organization.
• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all direct reports and problem resolution.
• Oversee training and development of all employees in line with identified needs.
• Organize and monitor implementation of periodic performance appraisals.
• Provide monthly reports on key operations of the company not limited to: Human Resources, Finance, production etc.
• Oversee materials and inventory management.
• Receive, review and compile reports from the management team.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc Degree in Business Administration.
• Management certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• Experience in the fashion industry is compulsory.
• Astute business acumen
• Ability to create and work with a budget.
• Knowledge of the accounting functions.
• Ability to create and interpret financial information.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Business process optimization skills
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Ability to navigate stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgement.
• Must demonstrate a high level of creativity in solving complex problems.
• Must demonstrate the confidence and ability to relate with stakeholders (clients, vendors, suppliers etc.) in an assertive and professional way.
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive when situations require this.
• Must have the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders for maximum efficiency.
• Please note that proximity to the island is key.

Skills:

• Astute business acumen
• Ability to create and work with a budget.
• Knowledge of the accounting functions.
• Ability to create and interpret financial information.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Business process optimization skills
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Ability to navigate stressful situations.