Operations Manager📣 Job Ad

Join Our Team as a Sr Operations Manager
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make significant contributions to the world.

Role Overview
This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is part of the Middle East and Africa Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. You will report directly to the Supply Chain Director for Middle East and Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement country-level supply chain strategy in alignment with global and business objectives.
• Lead SIOP processes to achieve high service levels and optimal working capital.
• Oversee logistics and distribution operations including customs, warehousing, and 3PL partnerships.
• Optimize material flow from global manufacturing and distribution sites to local customers.
• Drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives for enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved quality.
• Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions and expansion activities and proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Achieve operational metrics: efficiency, cycle time, OTIF, inventory accuracy.
• Oversee operational audits for compliance with ISO, QMS, and local regulations.
• Implement digital tools and analytics for better visibility and decision-making.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure business alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain and Operations team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Operations management, Supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience with minimum of 3 years in managerial role, ideally in a multinational or highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic; Strong command of Microsoft office, Power BI, and other productivity tools; High attention to detail and resilience under pressure.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Operations Manager
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we’re driven by our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Operations Manager in Riyadh to oversee our operational capabilities across the Middle East and Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement country-level supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead SIOP processes to maintain high service levels and optimal working capital.
• Oversee logistics, distribution operations, and customs compliance.
• Optimize material flow from manufacturing to local customers.
• Drive Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions.
• Achieve operational metrics for efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Implement digital tools for enhanced visibility in supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools.

Be part of a global leader in serving science and drive significant contributions as part of our team.

Join Unipart as an Operations Manager!
As an integral part of our team based in Riyadh, you will lead, manage, and inspire a dynamic team of managers. Your role will center around achieving our business goals by focusing on continuous improvement, quality, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage customer requirements while focusing on financial objectives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and Saudi labor regulations.
• Lead first-line managers to ensure they act in accordance with the Unipart Leadership Fundamentals.
• Promote health and safety standards and individual responsibility within the team.
• Recruit and develop top talent using succession planning.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, service providers, customers, and colleagues.
• Maintain stock integrity and ensure efficient resolution of activities.
• Develop and implement operational policies and processes.
• Ensure operating procedures meet quality requirements and support performance improvement objectives.
• Liaise with customer representatives to resolve issues and maintain partnerships.

About You:
We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience in the Saudi or Middle East logistics market.
• Extensive background within a repair or logistics operation, especially in high-volume environments.
• Proven capability in continuous improvement, process design, and adaptation to rapid changes.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety and environmental regulations.
• Extensive experience in managing and motivating large teams.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Desirable:
Lean production experience and a degree qualification are preferred.