Operations Officer Job (80K)

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Industry: Automotive
Gross Salary: Ksh 80,000 + Incentive

An Automotive Garage is seeking a highly organized and experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across our three automotive service branches in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will be responsible for branch performance, staff supervision, operational efficiency, inventory control, and customer satisfaction while supporting basic HR coordination and marketing initiatives.
This role requires strong operational leadership experience in automotive service centers, garages, tyre centers, or similar technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations of all three branches.
• Monitor branch performance and ensure operational efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Ensure company procedures and service standards are followed across branches

Staff Supervision

• Supervise Sales Administrators, Team Leaders, and Tyre Technicians.
• Coordinate staff schedules and branch assignments.
• Address staff operational issues and escalate HR matters to management.
• Ensure productivity, discipline, and accountability across branches.

Staff Performance & KPIs

• Develop and monitor monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Sales Administrators, Team Leaders, and Technicians.
• Track staff performance against assigned targets.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Submit monthly KPI reports to the Director.

Staff Leave Management

• Manage and track staff leave days and leave schedules.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels across all branches during leave periods.
• Maintain proper documentation of staff leave approvals and records.

Sales Targets & Performance Monitoring

• Develop and distribute sales targets for each branch.
• Monitor branch performance against targets.
• Prepare and submit operational performance reports to the Director.
• Support branches in improving sales and service delivery.

Customer Relationship Management

• Oversee management of corporate and walk-in customers.
• Resolve escalated customer complaints.
• Maintain professional communication with key customers.
• Ensure excellent customer service standards across all branches.

Supplier Coordination

• Manage relationships with tyre, parts, and service suppliers.
• Coordinate orders, deliveries, and supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and pricing.
• Liaise with finance regarding supplier payments when necessary.

Inventory & Merchandise Management

• Oversee stock levels across branches.
• Ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Coordinate stock transfers between branches.
• Monitor merchandise ordering and deliveries.

Systems & Reporting

• Manage operational data using company systems such as:
• ERP Next
• Wave System
• Other operational tools
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of sales and inventory information.

Communication Management

• Oversee operational communication channels including:
• Internal Staff Coordination Groups
• Supplier and customer coordination groups
• Ensure proper communication flow between branches and management.

Operational Projects

• Monitor ongoing operational initiatives and improvements.
• Track deadlines and ensure project completion.
• Provide progress updates to the Director.

Coordination with Finance

• Coordinate operational payments and supplier commitments with the finance department.
• Ensure proper documentation of operational expenses.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support basic HR coordination such as staff discipline, leave tracking, and reporting.
• Support marketing initiatives to promote branch services and attract customers.
• Assist management in improving operational efficiency and branch growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration
• Diploma in Human Resources an added advantage
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in operations management
• Experience in automotive garages, tyre centers, or service workshops
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Basic understanding of marketing and customer acquisition
• Experience managing multiple branches
• Inventory and supply coordination
• Reporting and analytics
• Problem solving and decision making

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Operations Manager – Automotive) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 10th April 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying