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:
[email protected]
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.