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Operations Manager

FITT Meals
, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
Lean OperationsSix SigmaHACCPFood safetyERP systemsLogistics management
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About FITT Meals

  • FITT Meals is a leading performance focused meal plan and food manufacturing business in the UAE.
  • Operates 24/7 from a centralized production facility, servicing direct to consumer and B2B verticals.

Role Overview

  • The Operations Manager will oversee Facilities, Logistics, and Packaging operations.
  • Partners closely with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Culinary, Procurement, Commercial, Technology, and Customer Experience teams.
  • Requires a hands on operator with strong food manufacturing experience and systems thinking capability.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead day to day operations across Facilities, Logistics, and Packaging departments.
  • Supervise departmental team leads and ensure alignment across operational functions.
  • Oversee facilities management and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Manage fleet operations, dispatch planning, and route optimization.
  • Oversee picking, packaging, and fulfilment operations.
  • Develop and improve SOPs across operational departments.
  • Drive Lean operational methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support ERPNext optimization and operational automation projects.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, HSE, and operational standards.
  • Support budgeting, workforce planning, and vendor management.
  • Build KPI driven operational reporting structures.

Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Culinary, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Tech/Product, Customer Experience, Production, Supply Chain, Planning.

Candidate Profile

  • Strong GCC/UAE operational experience.
  • Food manufacturing and meal plan industry experience.
  • Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement.
  • Six Sigma methodologies.
  • HACCP & Food Safety systems.
  • ERP systems experience (ERPNext preferred).
  • Data analytics and operational reporting.
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets capabilities.
  • Operational automation and systems thinking mindset.

Success Metrics – First 90 Days

  • First 30 Days: Gain full operational understanding, review KPIs, identify bottlenecks.
  • First 60 Days: Implement efficiency improvements, improve reporting, enhance coordination.
  • First 90 Days: Deliver measurable improvements, standardize processes, present strategic roadmap.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance.
  • Yearly Airfare Allowance.
  • 1 FITT Meals main meal per day.
  • Educational Allowance.
  • Monthly Profit Share Bonus.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field (required).
  • MBA/Master’s in Operations/Supply Chain (preferred).
  • HACCP certified (required).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred).
  • NEBOSH IGC or equivalent HSE certification (preferred).

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