Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO SOUTH AFRICA leading FMCG company is looking for a experienced, Chief Operating Officer to join their team! *Achieve Business Performance *Accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of operations and the general operating model of the business. *Leverage the advantages of bringing together the operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working. *Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Executive Committee level are translated into tactical business plans with mechanisms for key measurements in place to monitor progress. *Ensure that business change projects are delivered in line with directions from Executive Committee. *Coordinate the efforts of the different functional areas under management to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency and to maximize value for money. *Contribute to the development of business strategy for the next 2-3 years by providing a view on potential improvements for products or services and an assessment of the existing situation and anticipated changes in the external environment. *Review performance against balanced scorecard components as prescribed by the *Executive Committee, determine gaps and agree on action plans to close gaps. *Benchmark productivity against industry standards and create measures to improve productivity. *Driving Business Direction. *To be an integral part and driver of the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting of business requirements and decision-making process. *Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders, suppliers, etc. to ensure correct focus and direction for the business at operations level. *Ensure an effective and efficient operating model is maintained. *Ensure that risk is effectively addressed in all aspects of the business. *Ensure that effective infrastructure (building, systems and staff complement) is maintained and developed for the business. *Accountable for planning and delivering on the “scale up “strategy. *People Management/Leadership *Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and peers on the Executive *Committee to ensure the correct focus *Provide clear directions on strategic goals, translating and prioritizing them into business and performance measures. *Lead, inspire and coach a team of professionals, creating succession to key roles and enhancing the business’ management capability. *Monitor the strict adherence to governance and setting high standards of professionalism across the functions. *Ensure that managers create effective workforce plans and recruitment demands plans for their areas. *Review Performance Improvement reports to determine effectiveness of interventions. *Results driven; high work ethic, persuasive, determined, energetic, self-starter. *Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills *Strong leadership and managerial ability *Accountability *High level of integrity. *Highly organized. *Highly analytical *Negotiation skills *People Management, including performance management and delegation *Systems orientated *Project Management

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