Adexen was mandated by a leading maritime company to recruit an Expatriate Chief Operating Officer. This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
To provide leadership and manage day-to-day operations of the Company, including commercial activities, operations management, development and execution of the strategies and policies that ensure operational performance, growth, sales performance and profitability.
Manages all the vessels contracts
Optimises fleet capacity utilisation
Oversees all operational activities to ensure high quality and optimised service delivery at a highly competitive rate
Controls the assigned budget and actively seek operational leverage to improve cost efficiency via creating a continuous improvement operational culture.
Carries out monthly operational budget review, prepare variance analysis including expenditure trend and other relevant reports for management.
Plans budgets and schedules for fleet maintenance and ensures strict compliance
Continuously assessing operating environment and clients business contexts to identify opportunities for new business, including innovative partnership possibilities.
Develops and maintains internal controls and policies for an effective operations system
Ensures strict compliance to the Group policies
Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and regulations
Have direct oversight of all vessel maintenance records and equipment warranties.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 10 years working experience in the maritime industry
Minimum 5 years in a similar role
A previous experience in Nigeria/Africa will be a plus
Internationally recognized shipping qualification
Good knowledge of vessel systems and their proper maintenance will be an added advantage
Ability to manage a multiple vessel organization
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large teams
Team management
Results oriented
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
