Operations Manager (Origin Automobile Works-OAW) at Origin Group

Job Description

• Origin Automobile Works, a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group; specialises in assembly, sales, after sales and training of automobiles in the Agro and Agro allied industries in Nigeria.

Main Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of OAW to achieve stated goals and standards for financial and business performance
• Coordinate overall operations and profitability of the company
• Relates with external bodies on behalf of the company
• Manages group investment in the company to ensure targets margins are met
• Supports the SBU head in securing necessary funding for projects
• Discusses the approved business strategies and budgets with the management team and maps put plans for each unit that would ensure the achievement of business targets
• Reviews quotations from vendors and selects appropriate vendors for prompt delivery of services
• Works with other professionals within and outside the engineering field to implement operating procedures, resolves malfunctions, and provides technical information.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of quality management during the assembly process to make recommendations for improvements where necessary
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, work instructions and client’s requirements 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 OAW
• Investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems, and liaises with suppliers to handle supply chain issues
• Takes responsibility for individual projects, manages associated budgets, production schedules and resources, and supervises quality control
• Guides and monitors compliance with relevant company policies, procedures and regulatory provisions.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in heavy duty equipment leasing/sales
• Possession of a degree in engineering or business related discipline
• Minimum of 6 years relevant industry experience in transportation & logistics management with emphasis in automobiles
• MBA/professional qualification is an added advantage
• Project Management skills
• Problem solving
• Innovative and a creative thinker
• Commercial awareness
• Customer relationship management
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Interpersonal/communication skills