Operations Manager Needed in an International Logistics Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, an international logistics company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:   Job Title: Operations Manager - Expatriate Job Reference: 1335 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Logistics & Transport Function: Operations & Production Job Description

• He/She will coordinate the operations of the Group departments.

• Developing business strategies.
• Ensures that the company stays on schedule with regard to his departmental targets as set by management.
• Ensuring that QHSE activities related to department under his supervision are appropriately informed to various sections and promptly implemented.
• Ensuring that Company operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations and the Group policies regarding each activity.
• Budget monitoring
• Setting goals / objectives for operational departments based on company plans.
• Assisting the Managing Director in developing new business opportunities in close liaison with the Business Development Manager.
• Ensuring rates are reviewed regularly by respective providers in relation to market trend.
• Writing reports on business operations and making necessary presentations.
• Participating in the Executive Management Meetings.
• Budget preparation of his operational areas.
• Planning, developing and monitoring the operational activities of the managers under his authority, with the view to improving the growth and development of the company.
• Participating in the Steering Committee Meetings.
• Preparing the Risk Coverage Report of activities within your scope.

• Degree in related field.
• Extensive professional experience in clearing & forwarding activities
• Proven commercial skills
• Problem solving and conflict management
• Previous experience in emerging/African markets will be a plus
• Leadership Ability, team work skills
• Work independently without supervision
• Good Understanding on the development and implementation of business strategies
• Ability to work with all levels of management executives
• Know how to delegate duties