OWPPiN Limited, a wood, paper and pulp platform focused on producing high quality wood derived products in Nigeria, for local and global consumption.We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Akure North, Ondo
Job Description
The ideal candidate for the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) will own the entire operational (including production) process.
The COO will lead operations exercises with other internal departments to ensure operational excellence and the achievement of monthly/annual business plan and budget.
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO in building the infrastructure and organization necessary to achieve the CEO’s vision for growth
Drive performance improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational effectiveness as measured by quality, timeliness and safety
Hold the team accountable to established benchmarks required to monitor and report key performance indicators.
Ensure the operations of the company and support the strategic growth plans of the organization
Drive organization’ s ongoing efforts to develop and implement systems and best-in-class processes and procedures with the overall goal of operational excellence
Spearhead innovation and understand the market and market drivers for key customers and industry sources
Develop annual operating plan and provide forward looking guidance on risks associated with the company’ s operational performance
Lead the team to a high level of execution, drive operational excellence
Develop a roadmap for the design and implementation of best-in-class processes and related monitoring/reporting systems necessary for identification and implementation of cost and efficiency improvements
Partner with sales, marketing and finance teams to develop product demand forecasts and the annual operating plan
Provide forward looking guidance on risks associated with the company’ s operational performance
Develop and maintain excellent relationships towards internal and external customers and vendors
Implement discipline and accountability policies
Work with the team on inventory management
Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
Develop, analyze and update the company’s operational budget
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
Developing, analyzing and updating the company’s evaluation program
Developing, revising, and recommending personnel policies and procedures
Maintaining and revising the company’s handbook on policies and procedures
Maintaining department records and reports
Participating in administrative staff meetings
Recommending new policies, approaches, and procedures
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