The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and optimization of facility services across assigned customer locations. This role plays a pivotal part in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strong client and supplier relationships. The manager leads front-line teams, ensures compliance with service agreements, and contributes to business growth and process improvement initiatives.
Strategy and Policy
- Contribute to the formulation of services strategy and policy.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans for team implementation.
Management and Operational Control
- Manage and monitor facility operations at client sites in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Evaluate, resolve, and adjust work activities to ensure service continuity and meet revenue targets.
- Provide guidance and support to operational staff and lead regular coordination meetings.
Customer and Supplier Relations
- Build and maintain strong operational relationships with customers and external vendors.
- Identify opportunities to upsell or provide additional services based on evolving customer needs.
- Conduct scheduled customer visits using an efficient routing plan.
Team Leadership and Management
- Supervise, coach, and develop front-line employees.
- Drive employee motivation and engagement at all levels.
- Monitor employee satisfaction through coordination with Location Managers.
- Handle short-term absenteeism and coordinate long-term absence handovers to absenteeism coach.
Business Process Optimization
- Identify and implement improvements in service efficiency, quality, and customer/employee satisfaction.
- Enhance operational structures to maintain high service standards.
Market and Customer Expertise
- Stay updated on market trends and client developments.
- Share relevant insights with internal teams and clients to foster mutual growth and innovation.
Equipment and Supplies Management
- Maintain proper inventory levels across locations.
- Ensure timely and accurate ordering, receiving, and invoicing of supplies.
Contract Administration and Reporting
- Maintain up-to-date service agreements and contracts.
- Provide regular reports to the Country Manager on customer performance and business outcomes, in line with reporting standards.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
- Monitor HSE compliance at customer sites in accordance with CCS PH's sustainability and safety policies.
- Support the achievement of local and international HSE goals.
Other Duties
- Perform other related tasks as may be assigned to support the achievement of business objectives.
Core Competencies:
- Customer Focus – Prioritizes customer satisfaction; builds lasting relationships and resolves issues swiftly and effectively.
- Financial Acumen – Uses financial data to guide decisions and drive business performance.
- Drives Results – Maintains focus and consistently delivers results, even under pressure.
- Builds Effective Teams – Develops strong teams by leveraging diverse skills and perspectives.
- Drives Engagement – Creates a motivating environment aligned with organizational goals.
- Communicates Effectively – Tailors communication to suit various audiences and ensures clarity.
- Instills Trust – Builds confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Reflects on feedback to understand personal strengths and areas for development.
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations or facility management, preferably in a regional role.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of SLAs, contract management, and customer service.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and drive process improvement.
- Knowledge of HSE standards and practices.
- Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.