Deputy Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Ama-Zuma Group in Lagos, Nigeria as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. You will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Operating Officer in coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing workflows
• Oversee facilities management, capital construction, transportation, and logistics operations
• Develop and manage budgets for various operational departments
• Ensure compliance with contracts and legal requirements
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures
• Lead and manage teams of operational staff
• Monitor logistics operations to achieve optimal costs and minimize downtime periods
• Generate management reports tracking spend versus budgets
• Manage fleet-related operational costs in line with functional budget requirements
• Monitor and limit truck downtime
• Formulate and implement regulations and strategies for logistics, transportation, and customer service
• Manage the control and flow of packages to ensure timely customer delivery
• Oversee inventory control, material handling, transportation, and workforce planning
• Prepare workforce schedules and ensure distribution workers follow safety rules
• Partner with and negotiate with vendors on purchasing spare parts and equipment
• Supervise daily operations of staff within and outside the region, providing support as needed
• Work to improve the efficiency of the company's supply chain
• Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to senior management
• Ensure timely repair and maintenance of all trucks
• Prepare and present reports on operational performance to management
• Develop and improve operational plans and schedules to ensure efficient and timely operations

Requirements

• Master's degree
• 18–20 years of work experience
• Downstream Oil and Gas industry experience