Summary: Yara Tanzania Job Vacancy — Senior Operations Manager

Job Details

  • Deadline: August 14, 2026
  • Company: Yara International
  • Location: Dar es Salaam

Job Description

Yara Tanzania Job Vacancy — Senior Operations Manager

Job Title

Senior Operations Manager

Company

Yara International Tanzania

Duty Station

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

(Flexible to Nairobi, Johannesburg, or Accra)

Sector

Agriculture / Industrial Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job ID

139752

Application Deadline

August 14, 2026

About the Role

Yara International is seeking an experienced, high-caliber

to lead end-to-end multi-site operations across Africa while driving regional operational improvement programs across Africa and Asia. This strategic leadership role oversees site heads, manages regional operational budgets (CRC), leads CAPEX capital value processes, and enforces strict HESQ and regulatory compliance standards across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Governance

Direct country operations heads, translate corporate strategy into site-level KPIs, and manage total regional operational expenditure against approved budgets.

Operational Excellence & HESQ

Implement the Yara Productivity System (YPS), monitor OKRs, and ensure strict adherence to TOPS and HESQ

standards

across all terminals.

CAPEX & Strategic Infrastructure

Own the Capital Value Process (CVP) for African operations, manage infrastructure roadmaps (storage, terminal capacity), and co-lead strategic projects across Asia.

Supply Chain & Quality Control

Oversee cross-border inbound logistics, raw material availability, third-party warehouse efficiency frameworks, and ISO quality management systems.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management (MBA or Master’s degree highly desirable).

10 to 15+ years of operational leadership experience with multi-country or multi-site responsibility within manufacturing or industrial sectors.

Proven expertise in P&L accountability, complex CAPEX execution, continuous improvement frameworks, and international regulatory standards (OSHA/ISO).

Must hold legal work authorization for Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through Yara’s global portal:

Application Channel

Official

Yara International Career Portal

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Deadline

August 14, 2026.

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