Chief Operating Officer  at Bridgemead Consulting

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges.

At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes.

Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer 

Location: Lagos, or Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Executive Level
Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO
Industry: Agri-business (Oil Palm)

Role Overview

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all operational functions across plantation, processing, and distribution.
• The COO drives operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability while ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across plantation, milling, refining, and logistics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency across all units.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Lead and supervise senior operational managers and departmental heads.
• Optimize supply chain and distribution processes.
• Establish and track operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support business expansion, investments, and strategic initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Efficiency Rate > 90% monthly
• Cost Reduction Achievement > 15% annually
• Operational Downtime < 5% monthly
• Yield per Hectare Growth > 10% annually
• Supply Chain Efficiency > 90%
• HSE Compliance Rate = 100%
• Revenue Growth Contribution > 20% annually.

Requirements/Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• MSc, BSc or HND qualification in Agriculture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

Professional Certifications:

• MBA or relevant executive management certification (preferred).

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 15+ years experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within agribusiness or manufacturing.

Salary
N1,800,000 – N2,500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using  "CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER" as the subject of the mail.