Chief Operating Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
The COO will be responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales support, and people management while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Strategy & Leadership:
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s overall business
objectives.
Translate corporate strategy into executable operational plans and KPIs.
Provide leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and operational support
functions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Oversight:
Oversee factory operations to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production.
Ensure optimal production planning, inventory management, and on-time order fulfillment.
Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and other relevant regulatory standards.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality systems, and safety standards.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Performance Management & Cost Control:
Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Control operating costs, reduce waste, and improve margins.
Lead operational budgeting and resource allocation.
People & Culture:
Build and lead high-performing operational teams.
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
Support leadership development and succession planning.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the CEO/MD, CFO, Sales, HR, and other executives.
Support business expansion, new product launches, and operational scale-up.
Manage relationships with key vendors, partners, and regulators.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production output and capacity utilization.
Operational efficiency and cost per unit.
On-time delivery and service level performance.
Quality metrics and regulatory audit outcomes.
Inventory turnover and working capital efficiency.
Health, safety, and environmental incident rates.
Employee productivity and operational staff turnover.
Qualifications & Experience
MBA or Master’s Degree is a strong advantage.
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, Construction, or FMCG operations.
At least 5 – 7 years in a senior leadership role (COO, Operations Director).
Strong knowledge of Nigerian manufacturing, regulatory, and supply-chain environments.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong strategic and operational leadership capability.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Deep understanding of FMCG manufacturing and supply-chain operations.
Financial acumen and cost-control mindset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity, resilience, and execution focus.
What We Offer
Competitive salary: N1,000,000 / month.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
Supportive team culture and enabling environment.
Application Closing Date
15th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using “COO” as the subject of the email.
Note: Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.