Group Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Transformative Leadership Role | Major East African Industrial Conglomerate a premier East African industrial powerhouse to appoint a visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to sit at the helm of their expansive and diversified operations. This isn't just another operations role. This is a mandate to drive the future of a regional titan, overseeing around 10,000 employees and a vast portfolio of manufacturing and service businesses. Are you the operational maestro we're searching for? As the Group COO, you will be the primary architect of operational excellence, directly shaping the group's strategic direction and its execution on the ground. You will translate ambition into reality. Your Impact: ???? Orchestrate Excellence: Lead the digital and operational transformation across all business units, implementing world-class ERP systems, lean principles, and data-driven performance management. ???? Catalyze Growth: Spearhead market expansion, strategic diversification, and large-scale capital projects (capacity expansions, plant upgrades) to solidify market dominance. ???? Build Legacy: Mentor and empower a team of divisional heads, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and innovation that will sustain the group for decades. ???? Champion a Global Footprint: Amplify the group's international presence and export growth, positioning it as a global benchmark for sustainability and manufacturing excellence. Why This Role Is Unique: ? Scale & Complexity: Directly manage one of the region's most complex and impactful manufacturing portfolios. ? Unparalleled Access: Report directly to the Group CEO/Chairman with a clear and defined succession path to the top role. ? Tangible Impact: Your work will directly influence economic growth, employment, and industrial development in East Africa. ? Expatriate Package: Receive a competitive tax-free salary, performance bonuses, housing, vehicle, and full relocation support. The Ideal Leader Possesses: ?? 15-20 years of ascending leadership within large-scale, multi-site industrial or manufacturing groups. ?? A proven track record as a sitting Group COO, Divisional CEO, or an operational leader of equivalent scope and P&L responsibility. ?? An execution-obsessed mindset—you are strategic but equally hands-on and driven by results. ?? International experience and the cultural agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. ?? An engineering or business degree; an MBA from a leading institution is highly preferred. This is a career-defining opportunity to leave your mark on a continent of boundless potential.

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