first mile/last mile Area Operations Manager

- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relevant disciplines is advantageous
- 7+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of experience in logistics/ supply chain management is mandatory and 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong leadership & managerial skills to manage big teams and drive collaboration and synergy across different teams
- Able to independently lead operational team on-site, engage in discussions with various internal and external stakeholders
- Strong business acumen, planning and strategic mindset and good capacity to structure and drive operations audits
- Very strong operation's go-and-see mindset (Gemba, Kaizen, Lean) to be able to find gaps in our current operations processes to drive operations optimizations.
- Strong project management skills and drive improvement initiatives execution to be able to manage a transport operations roadmap
- Analytical in examining and identifying relevant information, and translating these insights into clear operational plans
- Keen eye for detail with an exceptionally high bar for accuracy and quality
- Proven fast learner; Able to adapt in an agile environment
- Good communication and presentation skills, able to communicate with stakeholders of all levels
- Hands-on, willing and able to travel across different sites to ensure smooth operations