Chief Operating Officers (Origin Group) at Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an indigenous group of companies with deeply invested interests in sectors such as agriculture, engineering & construction, trade advisory & trade outsourcing, manufacturing, import and export, among others, is currently seeking highly qualified professionals for the below position:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (Origin Group)

Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To provide leadership and direction for all business operations in Origin Group, and to facilitate the achievement of established financial and business targets.

Reporting Relationships
Reports To: Director, Group Subsidiaries

Key Responsibilities

• Discusses the approved business strategies and budgets with the management team and maps out plans for each unit that would ensure the achievement of business targets.
• Plans and directs the activities of Origin Group to achieve stated goals and standards for financial and business performance.
• Initiates and implements business development strategies and plans to ensure that products remain competitive in the market.
• Oversees the production process, draws up a production schedule, and ensures that the production process is cost effective
• Creates and manages contacts and relationships with key industry players and stakeholders.
• Reviews quotations from vendors and selects appropriate vendors for prompt delivery of services.
• Monitors the production process and product standards, and implements quality-control programmes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, work instructions in the production process.
• Reviews and reports regularly to the Director, Group Subsidiaries on the performance of products, achieved business goals, and future development plans of Origin Group.
• Facilitates the resolution of high-priority issues between departments.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Business development and strategic planning skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Presentation and communications skills.
• Good leadership and team building skills.

Person Specifications

• First degree in a related Engineering discipline
• MBA
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Certified member of COREN(Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria)
• 10 years post-graduation experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management position in a similar organization.
• Experience in the Tomato Paste industry is critical.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 12th February, 2015.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested persons should send their CV's to: jobs@michaelstevens-consulting.com

Note:

• The subject of the email should be the job position being applied for.
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.