Chief Operating Officer

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