Chief Operating Officer At A reputable State of the Art Tank Farm Depot

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A reputable State of the Art Tank Farm Depot located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State requires the services of suitable professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Classification: Executive Management
Reports To: The Managing Director / CEO

Job Description

• This is a senior management position which requires the holder to be vested with crucial and strategic managerial responsibilities.
• Candidates will represent the company in high profile business meetings with other companies and relate with various publics that the business has to deal with on a regular basis.
• The position calls for candidates with absolute business integrity all round professionalism, excellence, creativity drive and determination, a value adding legacy and verifiable track record.

Role

• Through a discerning, constructive and energetic style, guided by the objectives of company, the COO provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day leadership and management to a downstream organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company.
• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for The measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Providing timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
• Motivate and lead a high performance management team; oversee the attraction, recruitment and retention of required members of the executive team not currently in place, mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
• Act as lead client-care-officer through direct contact with every client and partner.
• Assist as required in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the company to meet sales, growth and market share objectives.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
• Represent the firm with clients, investors, business stakeholders and Government Agencies.
• Reviews operating results of the company, compares with set objectives, identifies root causes of weak performance and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Monitors market trends, competitor activities and consumer preferences as well as positioning the Company to exceed customer expectations.
• Ensures compliance with industry, regulatory and company’s policies and procedures.
• Provides monthly management updates/reports for MD/CEO and the management team.
• Performs other assigned duties as delegated by the MD/CEO from time to time and deputizes in his absence.

Assignment Focus:

• The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for managing all hands-on operational aspects of the company.
• She/He will assist the CEO in the aggressive and successful growth of the company. Also ensures the effectiveness of the company’s strategic plan, linking it with her trading activities and day to day operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's (Second Class Honors) Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Humanities, Social or Management Sciences etc from a recognized University.
• Candidates should also possess professional qualifications in relevant fields. Applicants who possess an MBA and have attended advanced courses in Energy, Petroleum Refining / Trading and Marine Transportation or any other relevant course of study may have an advantage and would also be considered.
• Preferably aged between 45 - 55 years, the candidate should have up to 16 years cognate experience in the Oil and Gas downstream sector, preferably in a tank farm environment, 7 of which must have been at senior management level. We seek a complete downstream petroleum sector professional for this position.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication.
• Ability to multitask
• Proactive and Innovative
• Able to make the right decisions under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Creative thinking and very good personal organization etc.
• Good interpersonal relationship.
• Team player.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Business Acumen.

Other Requirements:
Special Knowledge & Experience:

• Understanding of the transport industry and an ability to relate with shipping companies, maritime agencies and other associated industry managers.
• Experience in cost efficiency and productivity optimization through improved process optimization.
• Extensive understanding of modern terminal operations,
• Extensive knowledge of company operational procedures,
• Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives,
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: justapplications42@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.