Operations Manager( Drilling Fluids or Production Chemicals) at RS Hunter Limited

About the job

• The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing financial budget, optimizing production activities, ensuring high-quality standards, fostering a safe working environment, and diving operational excellence in the company.
• Prepare and execute Product Line budget: revenue, profitability, resource allocation and market positions.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing in tenders, bids and quotes preparation and submission to position company for contract awards to achieve set market share and revenue growth at optimized margins.
• Provide technical and commercial support to tenders, bids and quotes, ensuring the product, equipment and execution plan are fit for purpose.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the drilling fluids and production chemical operations, aligning them with the company's objectives and goals.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities, ensuring timely delivery and maintain operational efficiency with documented process and procedures.
• Participate in negotiation process to ensure that contracts are secure and commercially viable, manage contract execution and conduct periodic contract review.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure that all products and services meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
• Supervise product forecasting, order and inventory management. Implement inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize waste.
• Allocate resources effectively to achieve operational targets, including staffing, equipment, and budget allocation.
• Continuously analyze and improve operational processes to optimize resources, enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe working environment and implementing best practices.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), track operational metrics, analyze performance data, and prepare regular reports for management, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Set KPI’s for all direct reports, liaise with HR on training to develop direct reports.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards, and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure all regulatory permits and licenses are up to date.
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance, trends, and forecasts, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the organization's operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Utilize Nigerian Local Content to grow the DFS business and Market Share.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with all Customers, Technical Partners and Third Parties Vendors and Suppliers.

Requirements

• Engineering and Physical Science Graduate from a reputable University.
• Min 5 years’ experience in the Operations Manager role in Drilling Fluids or Production Chemicals.
• Must have technical and operational experience in Drilling Fluids or Production Chemicals activities - LMP Services, Completion Fluids, Drilling Fluids, Well Clean Up, Filtration Services, Asset Integrity, Production Maximization and Flow Assurance
• Proven commercial understanding with strong negotiation skills.
• Must be able to interpret, implement and manage relevant HSE regulation and practices.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative with strong organizational and planning skills, capable of managing own workload.
• Must be capable of leading multiple disciplines and effectively interface with all disciplines in house and with those of the client.
• Team oriented and performance driven.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Must have excellent planning and execution skills.
• Problem solving & decision making.
• Must have and maintain an overview of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector
• Must be competent with the use of Microsoft Office software tools. 
• Excellent Communication skills (written and spoken).