Chief Operating Officer

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Position Overview:  

• The COO will be responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales

• support, and people management while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities: Operational Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s overall business

• objectives.

• Translate corporate strategy into executable operational plans and KPIs.

• Provide leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and operational support

• functions.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Oversight:

• Oversee factory operations to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production.

• Ensure optimal production planning, inventory management, and on-time order fulfillment.

• Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and other relevant regulatory standards.

• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality systems, and safety standards.

• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Performance Management & Cost Control:

• Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Control operating costs, reduce waste, and improve margins.

• Lead operational budgeting and resource allocation.

People & Culture:

• Build and lead high-performing operational teams.

• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.

• Support leadership development and succession planning.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the CEO/MD, CFO, Sales, HR, and other executives.

• Support business expansion, new product launches, and operational scale-up.

• Manage relationships with key vendors, partners, and regulators.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Production output and capacity utilization.

• Operational efficiency and cost per unit.

• On-time delivery and service level performance.

• Quality metrics and regulatory audit outcomes.

• Inventory turnover and working capital efficiency.

• Health, safety, and environmental incident rates.

• Employee productivity and operational staff turnover.

Required Qualifications: & Experience

• MBA or Master’s degree is a strong advantage.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufactur...