About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it takes to keep a fast-paced logistics and distribution hub humming behind the scenes? As our new Female Operations Manager in Deira, Dubai, you’ll be the driving force that brings together leadership, precision, and teamwork—all in a setting where every day brings something new. This is a unique opportunity if you thrive on making complex operations run smoothly and love the idea of seeing your impact, from team morale to fresh goods delivered right on time.
About the Company
We’re a locally-rooted distribution company specializing in fresh meat, with our heart set on quality, reliability, and trust. Our work family here in Deira is tight-knit (yes, even our drivers love a group lunch!), and we pride ourselves on building a workplace where every voice matters. We’re growing fast, but never so fast that we lose sight of our people; whether you want to lead a team training or suggest a new logistics process, you’ll find your ideas welcomed—and often acted upon. Every Friday, you’ll catch us celebrating our wins together, big and small.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing daily operations, from warehouse floor to final customer delivery—every detail counts
- Supervising and developing staff, including HR responsibilities like scheduling, training, and pulse checks on morale
- Streamlining the logistics of fresh meat distribution (yes, that means early mornings—coffee is on us!)
- Managing and monitoring shipments to ensure goods arrive safely and on time
- Keeping tabs on our fleet of vehicles and fostering good rapport with drivers
- Rolling out and refining KPIs and SOPs to make sure we’re always upping our game
- Troubleshooting the occasional curveball—a missed shipment or a traffic jam won’t faze you
- Collaborating across departments, bringing solutions and a positive tone to the table
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken—think: emails in the morning, team talk in the afternoon)
- Proven experience managing operations, preferably in a logistics, distribution, or food-related environment
- Strong, positive leadership—you set the tone for respect and accountability
- Resilience and adaptability (things move quickly here!)
- An eye for detail and a knack for implementing process improvements
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience in fresh meat or food distribution
- Familiarity with Dubai’s logistics scene or local regulations
- Comfort with HR tools or basic fleet management tech
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits & Perks)
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Supportive, diverse team culture—real collaboration, not just a buzzword
- Opportunities to grow your career as we expand
- Central Deira location with easy access and free staff parking
- Flexible schedule with some remote work possible after onboarding
- Regular team events—think: wellness days, group lunches, and casual celebrations
- Open-door management (bring your ideas and your questions!)
We believe a passion for building something great is just as important as your CV. If you’re ready to lead, elevate, and truly make a mark, you’ll feel right at home here.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your experience managing daily operations in a logistics or food distribution environment? What unique challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them?
- How do you ensure that shipments consistently arrive on time and in optimal condition, especially when dealing with perishable goods like fresh meat?
- Describe a time you implemented new KPIs or SOPs to improve operational efficiency. What steps did you take, and what impact did your changes have on the team or business?
- This role involves both supervising staff and handling HR responsibilities like scheduling and training. How do you balance these tasks while maintaining team morale and productivity?
- What is your approach to building and maintaining strong relationships with drivers and warehouse staff, especially in a high-paced environment?
- Have you had experience using basic fleet management technology or HR tools? Which systems have you used, and how did they help streamline your work?
- Tell us about a situation where you had to troubleshoot a major issue—perhaps a missed delivery or an unexpected delay. How did you manage it, and what was the outcome?
- Our team values collaboration, and we often brainstorm process improvements together. Can you share how you’ve led or contributed to cross-departmental projects in the past?
- Describe a time you had to adapt quickly to a significant operational change or last-minute challenge. How did you keep your team on track?
- Being fluent in both Arabic and English is essential here. How do you tailor your communication style when working with diverse team members or handling bilingual correspondence?
- We’re a close-knit group that celebrates both big and small wins. How do you like to recognize or motivate your team after a particularly challenging week?
- What draws you to work in the fresh meat distribution industry, and how do you stay passionate about your work even during tough days?
- Our company encourages ideas from all team members. Can you describe an example where you brought a new idea to the table and saw it make a real difference?