Chief Operating Officer (VEGEFRESH) at Michael Stevens Consulting

Division/Department - Group
Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the operations of VegeFresh.
• Plans and directs the activities of VegeFresh to achieve stated goals and standards for financial and business performance.
• Monitors and supports subordinates to ensure that set targets are achieved and overall performance improved.
• Develops relationships with external suppliers to ensure that VegeFresh delivers the highest quality product and the highest financial return.
• Ensures strict compliance with all relevant hygiene and safety legislation and requirements.
• Oversees the production process, draws up a production schedule, and ensures that the production process is cost effective.
• Monitors the production process and product standards, and implements quality-control programmes.
• Initiates and implements business development strategies and plans to ensure that the VegeFresh products remain competitive in the market.
• Reviews and reports regularly to the Director, Group Subsidiaries on the performance of products, achieved business performance, and development plans of VegeFresh.
• Creates and manages contacts and relationships with key industry players and stakeholders.
• Acts as the image maker and representative in matters involving VegeFresh and other parties.
• Guides and monitors compliance with relevant company policies, procedures and regulatory provisions.

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 Specification

• First degree in a Management-related discipline
• Master s degree in Food Technology or an MBA
• Relevant professional qualification
• 12 years post-graduation experience, with a minimum of 4 years in a senior management position in a similar organization
• Proven experience in managing similar food production companies profitably.