Chief Operating Officer Engineering Services Firm - Ikeja at Outsource Company

Reports to: Managing Director
Industry: Industrial Solutions | Engineering | Manufacturing

The Opportunity:

One of Nigeria’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial distribution and service providers operating an integrated distribution system that provides sales, parts, and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the African economy, including Food, Bottling & breweries, Packing, Chemicals, Cement and mining, Oil and gas, Power, Water and wastewater, Life Sciences, Pulp and paper, and Renewable Energy is seeking a Chief Operating Officer a senior executive responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations and ensuring efficient execution of business strategies. The COO collaborates with the CEO and other senior leaders to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and achieve overall company objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, including production, supply chain, logistics, and customer service.
• Establish operational goals, metrics, and KPIs to measure performance and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with other senior executives to align operational activities with overall business objectives.
• Lead and mentor operational teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Evaluate existing processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Implement best practices, standards, and methodologies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Manage operational budgets, expenses, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, transformation projects, and business process reengineering efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices.
• Resolve operational issues, challenges, and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate operational performance, achievements, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with a focus on operations management.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive operations leadership experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing operational strategies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Knowledge of business process optimization, supply chain management, and logistics.
• Financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing change and uncertainty.