Chief Operating Officer

EXECUTIVE VACANCY: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) Company: Manufacturing company Location: Ikeja, Lagos Salary: ₦1,000,000 monthly Benefits: Annual salary review | Profit sharing | HMO | Pension About the Company Our Client is a fast-growing business group focused on operational excellence, profitability, and sustainable growth. We are strengthening our leadership team to support expansion, improve internal processes, and drive execution across all business units. Role Overview The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Group, ensure efficient execution of strategy, drive performance across departments, and build strong operational systems that support growth and profitability. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong execution, people management, and business optimization experience. Key Responsibilities * Oversee and manage all daily operations across departments * Translate company strategy into actionable operational plans * Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost control * Set KPIs and performance targets for departments and monitor execution * Supervise department heads and enforce accountability * Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements * Work closely with Finance to manage budgets, control costs, and improve profitability * Ensure optimal utilization of company resources * Strengthen internal controls, reporting, and compliance * Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures * Support revenue growth initiatives and profit optimization * Build a strong performance-driven culture across the organization Requirements * 10–15 years experience in operations or general management * Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (COO, GM, Operations Director, etc.) * Strong leadership, execution, and decision-making skills * Proven experience managing cross-functional teams * Solid understanding of business operations and financial performance