Chief Operating Officer - Expatriate

Job Introduction

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.