Director of Operations, Africa at Protege Management

Protege Management is a premier boutique Executive Search and Human Resource Consulting firm that offers both local and international companies bespoke talent and human resource consulting products and services across diverse sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Operations, Africa

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate local partnerships (joint venture or other) with companies that can provide basic services (logistics, other, manufacturing space, land, etc).
• Work with an international strategic operations consultant and the organisation’s staff to set up a financial model as well as a detailed plan to implement and scale up operations.
• Hire and manage local manufacturing teams and coordinate all personnel-related matters from onboarding, training, day-to-day operations, etc.
• Successfully build operations to scale.
• Setting strategic goals and making decisions for operational activities to drive the overall growth and profitability of the company.
• Planning and monitoring the day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
• Supervising and managing staff from different departments to ensure seamless collaboration and coordination.
• Evaluating the efficiency of existing business procedures and implementing improvements to optimise productivity.
• Managing the procurement process and ensuring the timely delivery of services and products.
• Reviewing financial information to make informed decisions and enhance profitability.
• Developing long-term operational strategies and aligning them with the broader business objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining metrics and standards to measure the company’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicating policies and directives to managers and staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifying ways to enhance customer service and satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for clients.
• Managing risks effectively and implementing measures to mitigate potential threats.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or engineering, Operations preferred.
• At least 7 years experience in manufacturing operations including oversight of supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Proven experience and track record of setting up new production operations and scaling such over at least 3 year period.
• It is sufficient to have been part of the process in a senior role (even if not having overall responsibility for it) with key learnings and understanding.
• A solid understanding of lean / Six Sigma or other TQM systems is an advantage.
• Having worked for an international company is a big plus.
• Having worked in a regulated industry (food, healthcare, etc) is also a plus.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken is essential.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Business intelligence acumen and financial capabilities.
• Strong presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2024.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.