OPERATIONS MANAGER (PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY)

 

JOB TITLE

 

OPERATIONS MANAGER (PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY)

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY PHARMACEUTICAL
SALARY KSHS.100,000
JOB LOCATION THIKA ROAD

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Store Operations Management

  • Oversee daily operations across the store(s), ensuring efficient workflows, proper stock handling, excellent customer service, and smooth coordination between operational functions.
  • Monitor inventory levels, stock movement, ordering processes, and product availability while minimizing stock-outs, expiries, losses, and operational inefficiencies.
  • Develop and implement operational procedures and controls that improve productivity, service delivery, cost management, and overall store performance.

Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure operations comply with applicable pharmaceutical regulations, company policies, health and safety requirements, and internal operating procedures.
  • Maintain accurate operational documentation, licenses, records, reports, and other compliance-related documentation.
  • Conduct regular operational checks and audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to maintain required standards.

 Staff Leadership & Supervision

  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate store teams, ensuring adequate staffing, clear responsibilities, effective scheduling, and adherence to performance standards.
  • Set performance expectations, monitor staff productivity, provide coaching, and address performance or disciplinary issues appropriately.
  • Foster a professional, accountable, and customer-focused work environment while ensuring staff follow operational and pharmaceutical procedures.

Supplier & Business Coordination

  • Manage relationships with suppliers and coordinate procurement, deliveries, order fulfillment, stock availability, and resolution of supply-related issues.
  • Monitor supplier performance, pricing, delivery timelines, product availability, and quality to support efficient business operations.
  • Work closely with management, finance, procurement, pharmacy, and other relevant teams to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, retail pharmacy, healthcare, or FMCG sector.
  • Proven experience managing store operations, staff, inventory, suppliers, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong understanding of operational controls, inventory management, procurement, and documentation.
  • Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and supervisory skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple operational priorities.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on

recruitment@britesmanagement.com

  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.