Take leadership of multi-site transport and logistics operations and join a leading corporate team driving strategic growth, fleet optimization, and operational excellence across company projects and sites.
The Operations Director will own full accountability for day-to-day and strategic operations, service delivery, and multi-site coordination, ensuring efficient, safe, and profitable operations across all business lines. The role offers executive leadership, P&L ownership, and the opportunity to drive company-wide technological adoption and operational efficiency.
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise daily operations across all projects to ensure services are delivered on time, safely, and up to contract standards.
- Own full P&L accountability for operations, managing operating budgets and controlling expenses (fuel, maintenance, tyres, tolls, overtime, and subcontractors) to protect profit margins.
- Monitor vehicle availability, movement between projects, and maintenance scheduling to maximize fleet utilization and minimize downtime.
- Design and implement operational policies, procedures, and technology solutions (GPS/telematics, fleet management systems, and driver apps).
- Ensure route efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance across all business lines, fleet, drivers, and dispatch operations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management system covering road safety, fleet, cargo, client, and business continuity risks.
- Lead, direct, and motivate operations teams, project managers, and large multi-site staff toward organizational goals.
- Mobilize new projects and contracts on time and within budget, covering fleet, manpower, routes, and start-up operations.
- Partner with Commercial on pricing, tenders, and contract renewals, confirming capacity and costs before client commitments.
- Collaborate with HR on manpower planning, driver hiring, training, and retention, and work with HSE on incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Set and monitor operational KPIs, resolving disputes and reporting operational performance and strategic recommendations directly to the AVP.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; an MBA is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation and logistics, including managing multiple business units.
- Proven experience managing P&L, operating budgets, and cost control strategies.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-site workforces (including drivers, technicians, and warehouse staff).
- Deep knowledge of transport regulations, road safety legislation, and industry best practices.
- Hands-on experience with fleet management systems, GPS/telematics, ERP systems, and advanced Excel reporting.
- Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, dispute resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Flexibility to travel up to 40% across sites and governorates as required by project operations.
