# Operations Manager Job Kipawa Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/operations-manager-job-kipawa Company: Kipawa Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-07 Expires: 2026-10-22 ## Job Description Administration Jobs. Kipawa Jobs. Operations Manager coordinating and improving day-to-day operational activities, requiring experience in logistics, documentation, and warehouse management, in a logistics/supply chain environment, on-site role. ### Main purpose of this Role - Coordinates and continuously improves the day-to-day operational activities of the company (including logistics, documentation, warehouse, and supply-chain processes), ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with local regulations and company standards. ### Key responsibilities - Manage and oversee day-to-day operational activities, including shipment coordination,documentation, and warehouse or distribution workflows. - Ensure all shipment documentation is complete and accurate, and that shipments comply with local regulations of the receiving country. - Ensure local operations meet agreed service levels, cost targets, and quality standards. - Implement and follow standardised operating procedures issued by the management, adapting them where necessary to local legal or market requirements. - Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, customs procedures, and shipping/trade documentation standards (Incoterms, certificates of origin, import/export licences, etc.) applicable in the country. - Maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the company’s internal data and ERP systems for all local operations. - Coordinate and support local staff, contractors, and third-party service providers (carriers, forwarders, warehouses, customs agents) operating in the country. - Oversee warehouse operations including stock receipts, storage, bagging, repacking, mixing activities where applicable, inventory accuracy and dispatch readiness. - Oversee inventory shrink control, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and safety management - Manage clearing agents, port/border customs procedures, and transit logistics optimization. - Coordinate routine maintenance, servicing and operational readiness of local production and warehouse equipment. - Monitor local operational performance and report regularly to the direct manager and dotted-line/functional manager. - Analyse local performance data and propose improvements to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve customer satisfaction. - Proactively identify and help resolve operational issues arising in the country, informing relevant parties in a timely manner. - Escalate unclear situations or problems, as well as matters beyond individual authority to the direct manager and/or dotted-line / functional manager. - Share local market knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing to shared, more effective ways of working across the region. - Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by management – including Country Manager, dotted-line/functional manager and other management representatives. ### Additional Requirements - Perform duties independently while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct. - Use clear, solution-oriented, and professional language with all internal and external stakeholders. - Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment, resolving workplace conflicts constructively through established management channels. ### How to Apply Qualified candidates should submit a resume to talent@kipawa.io ## Requirements Apply by email: talent@kipawa.io ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.