Chief Operating Officer

Company:

Our client, one of the leading dairy companies in the Middle East is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their team.

Opportunity:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic leadership to our client’s key functional departments including Herd, Supply Chain, Process Plants, Project & Plant Maintenance, Quality Assurance/Control, R&D, General Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, and Support Services. This executive role involves developing dynamic operational strategies, driving innovation initiatives, and ensuring the company remains a leader in the dairy industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and present strategic and annual business plans.
• Create annual operating plans supporting the strategic direction set by Executive Management.
• Work closely with and Directors and Departments Management.
• Manage OPEX & CAPEX budgets and report progress against business plans regularly.
• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of functional departments.
• Drive innovative business improvements to achieve operational excellence.
• Oversee risk management and ensure legal compliance with regional requirements.
• Consolidate all business units in the location into a cohesive and productive organization.
• Lower costs through optimization of people, processes, and technologies.
• Foster and maintain business relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Act as a key advisor to company management and a catalyst for change.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA is preferable.
• Minimum 20 years in FMCG companies, with at least 10 years in a senior managerial role.
• Preferred experience in the dairy/juice industries and familiarity with the GCC region.
• Expertise in project management and ERP/business applications.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest dairy technologies.
• Leadership and team development.
• Strong analytical skills and decisive judgment.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs and P&Ls.
• Effective negotiation and presentation skills.
• Innovative approach to business improvements.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is a definite advantage.

Remuneration:



Salary and overall package are competitive, and the finer details will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sesil Dimitrova at jobs@consultghi.com or feel free to text or call Greg O’Hanlon, for further detail. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.