• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Operating Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 - 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Responsibilties

• Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operations strategies.


• Harnessing extensive experience to provide strategic direction and leadership to ALL operational departments, including sales & marketing, finance, production, operations, etc


• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning


• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.


• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary.


• Drive initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness and profitability.


• Implement and maintain best practices for sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and responsible sourcing.


• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement


• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO


• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability


• Overseeing performance, implementing corrective actions as needed, and providing comprehensive updates and forecasts.


• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.


• Identify potential risks to the organization's success and implement proactive measures to mitigate these risks.

Requirements and Skills

• Master's Degree or Higher qualification required.


• 10-15 years.


• Experience within the Agricultural industry (particularly in Oil Palm operations) is a plus.


• Proven work experience as a Chief Operations Officer or similar role (executive leadership roles).


• Several years of experience in leadership roles is a must. With a demonstrated track record of exceeding targets.


• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.


• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues. Strong understanding of agricultural best practices, sustainability, and environmental regulations is a bonus.


• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.


• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.


• Commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives.