About this role
OPERATIONS MANAGER (QA & CUSTOMER SERVICE)
Section: Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations and ensure consistent quality and service standards.
- Develop and enforce SOPs, QA/QC systems, and food safety processes.
- Conduct quality audits across production, storage, dispatch, and vendor operations.
- Lead staff onboarding, training, performance tracking, coaching, and development.
- Manage customer service across WhatsApp, phone, social media, Shopify, and in-person channels.
- Own customer complaints and ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
- Monitor product quality, food safety, hygiene, and operational compliance.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee administrative processes, employee documentation, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards when dealing with HNI and premium clients.
- Prepare regular operational, quality, and performance reports for management.
Section: Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Business Administration, Operations, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in food service, confectionery, or a related industry.
- Proven experience in a senior Operations Management role.
- Strong hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Previous experience managing training and staff development is highly required.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP, SOPs, audits, and quality standards.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and improving operational performance.
- Strong customer service and complaint-management experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly accountable, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Relevant certifications in Food Safety, HACCP, FSSC 22000, QA/QC, or Operations Management are an advantage.