General Manager, Operations at Hamilton Lloyd & Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates is a young and innovative boutique human resources firm, which is focused on offering personalized services to organizations across a diverse range of sectors. The Hamilton Lloyd process involves a deep understanding of the client’s organizational culture, strategic objectives and needs to ensure that a tailor-made solution is proffered.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Operations

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Overall Purpose of Job:

• The General Manager, Operations will also act as the Chief Operating Officer. This is a senior role with full strategic, operational and commercial responsibilities.
• The ideal candidate will have an extensive pipelines construction and process engineering background within Oil & Gas sector and be experienced with fabrication.
• He / She will also be responsible for the following business activities- Pipeline Descaling, Pipeline Integrity Survey and Inspection, Cathodic Protection Services, and related services.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee budgets, plans, policies and programs that will effectively implement the business strategies and objectives in line with Company guidelines, with the primary goal to increase revenue and improve profitability.
• Coordinate with appropriate company personnel to plan business objectives, set and adjust pricing, develop local organizational policies, coordinate functions and operations between departments, and establish responsibilities and procedures for obtaining objectives.
• Drive continual improvement in all disciplines, with specific emphasis on operational efficiencies, quality, safety, and maintenance of equipment/facilities.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
• Monitor the business units to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
• Direct and coordinate organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
• Responsible for implementation and proper compliance with various procedures and systems set in the company.
• Develop and execute annual budgets and mid and long term strategic plans.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a working environment that actively develops and encourages employees to achieve their maximum potential and overcome deficiencies through education and on-the-job training.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new products, use new procedures, and embrace and support change.
• All other duties or tasks as assigned.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration is desirable.
• Professional Qualification would be an added advantage.
• At least twenty (20) years’ experience in Fabrication and Construction
• Interested candidates who retired as Head of Operations or above will be considered.
• At least seven (7) years of management experience with progressive levels of responsibilities

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations.
• Demonstrated history of effective leadership and management
• Demonstrated history of achieving results through others in a demanding environment
• Demonstrated technical and practical expertise in pipeline fabrication and construction
• Demonstrated aptitude for business development, product line expansion, and identifying business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2021