Chief Operating Officer (COO) Job Opportunities – Movit Products Limited
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organization: Movit Products Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports t0: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO
About US:
Movit Products Limited (MPL) is a leading Quality Cosmetics Manufacturing Company in Africa with operations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Movit Products Limited manufactures healthy beauty hair, skin and nail care products aimed at empowering every person to face life with confidence.
Job Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for ensuring that the company delivers on its operational plans, sustains growth and fulfils its overall mission. The COO will also give overall leadership to all internal functions which include: Operational, Financial and Administrative in close partnership with the CEO and other Heads of Functions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, in collaboration with the CEO and the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) an annual operating plan that supports the businesses long term operational strategy;
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision;
- Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices for the business and oversee compliance with those practices;
- Develop programs along with Human Capital to create a culture aligned with the core values;
- Assist the CEO in developing the long term business strategies of the business;
- Keep the CEO fully informed in a timely and candid manner of the conduct of the day to day operations of the business towards the achievement of its established goals and or all material deviations from the goals and or objectives and policies established by the Board;
- Resolve and communicate all operational and project development matters;
- Be available to brief the CEO on operational matters for review in advance of the Board as requested by the Board, attend meetings of the Board and its committees and present the information necessary or relevant to the board or such committee for discharging its duties;
- Assess and manage the principal risks of the business within operations (proposals, projects and staffing);
- Develop and implement an effective succession plan in place for the COO position and other key positions in the function;
- Assist in establishing an appropriate organizations structure;
- Evaluate the performance of senior staff in the operations function;
- Interact and engage with local authorities across markets on relevant issues;
- Ensure required processes are implemented to comply with relevant legislation;
- Ensure the company delivers on its annual plans, sustains growth and fulfils its overall mission by working in close partnership with the CEO to provide overall leadership; and
- Ensure development of health and safety practices for the business and oversee compliance with those practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master degree in Business Management or Financial Management or any related courses;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any related courses;
- Ten (10) years progressive experience a similar role in manufacturing or distribution of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) of which five (5) years at top management level;
- A solid understanding of key management processes including strategic planning financial management, information systems, human resources, procurement and corporate strategy;
- Demonstrable experience with implementing technical processes in manufacturing and FMCG industries;
- Demonstrable entrepreneurial mind-set, a service orientation and an ability to act creatively;
- A good understanding of the legal framework in Uganda and the East African region;
- Ability to develop and establish relationships within the organization and with stakeholders;
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with building and managing multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; and
- Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidate apply online at the link below
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the relevant criteria for the roles, please submit your application, including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae and contacts of three (3) professional referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience
The Director,
Executive Selection Division,
Deloitte (Uganda) Limited,
Plot 1 Lumumba Avenue,
- O. Box, 10314 Kampala.
Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Movit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: Friday 8 November 2019 at 5:00 pm.