Chief Operating Officer (Origin Group) at Michael Stevens Consulting

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.