Director of Operations
Right Seat
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Director of Operations is a on-site other opening at Right Seat. The posting places it in Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda. The original post date was not included. No deadline is filled in on the listing. The notes below are written by Akazi. The advertisement under them is the employer's own text.
- Company
- Right Seat
- Job type
- Other · On-site
- Location
- Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda
- Deadline
- Deadline not listed
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The text below is the public posting from Right Seat. Akazi did not write it.
About The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a highly capable and execution-oriented Director of Operations to lead and oversee all in-country operations in Rwanda. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for operational performance, commercial sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and long-term growth readiness.
The successful candidate will serve as the primary operational leader in-country, translating regional strategy into disciplined execution while driving measurable business and operational results. The role requires a hands-on leader who combines strong commercial acumen with operational rigor and the ability to build high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
This is not an advisory or administrative role. It is a high-accountability leadership position focused on ownership, execution, and sustainable performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Lead the execution of country strategy and operational priorities Translate strategic objectives into measurable action plans, KPIs, and performance targets Ensure alignment and coordination across all operational functions Drive a culture of accountability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement
Business & Financial Performance
Own country-level operational and financial performance Drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization Strengthen budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial discipline Ensure strong cash flow management and sustainability practices
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Oversee production, distribution, logistics, and quality management systems Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction Ensure consistent service delivery and operational excellence Maintain compliance with operational, safety, and quality standards
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a multi-functional leadership team Build strong performance management structures and succession pipelines Coach and empower managers while maintaining high accountability standards Foster a collaborative and high-performance working culture
Governance, Risk & Systems
Strengthen operational systems, SOPs, and internal controls Ensure audit readiness and compliance across the organization Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation measures Support the development of scalable and replication-ready operational systems
Candidate Profile
Experience :
10–15+ years of professional experience Minimum 5 years in a senior operations, general management, or country leadership role Proven experience managing multi-functional operations and large teams Strong track record of improving operational performance and driving business growth
Preferred Background
Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, food production, supply chain, or related sectors strongly preferred Exposure to scaling operations, turnaround environments, or fast-growing businesses Experience operating in resource-conscious or high-performance environments is advantageous
Leadership Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong operational and commercial judgment High ownership mentality and execution focus Ability to operate independently with limited supervision Resilience, adaptability, and strong decision-making capabilities Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Working Environment
This role offers:
High autonomy and visibility Significant operational ownership A fast-paced, performance-driven environment Opportunity to shape and strengthen a nationally significant operation
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be offered, aligned with the seniority and complexity of the role, and benchmarked against comparable leadership positions within Rwanda and the broader East African market
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