About the Role
People & Workforce Partners Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a leading, fast-growing indigenous company specializing in petroleum haulage, trucking logistics, and oil and gas services. Due to strategic expansion, our client seeks a high-calibre Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide visionary leadership, optimize fleet operations, and ensure sustainable business growth across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and overall operational direction for nationwide truck haulage and oil and gas logistics operations.
- Oversee end-to-end fleet operations, dispatch, preventive maintenance, driver safety, and route management to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Drive continuous operational improvement, strict cost control, and the seamless implementation of Standard Operating Procedures across all business units.
- Ensure total compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including NMDPRA, FRSC, NUPENG/PTD, and rigorous Health, Safety, Security and Environment standards.
- Manage the operational P&L, annual budgets, and key performance indicators to guarantee business sustainability and profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire Operations Managers, Fleet Managers, HSE personnel, and logistics teams to achieve peak performance.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders, IOCs, major marketers, depot owners, and regulatory bodies.
- Deliver comprehensive operational reports, business performance reviews, and actionable strategic recommendations directly to the Board of Directors.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate degree or professional certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive operational leadership experience, with at least 7 years at a senior executive level within the petroleum haulage, trucking logistics, or oil and gas services sector in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated expertise in large-scale fleet management, route optimization, and downstream petroleum distribution.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian regulatory agencies and compliance standards within the energy and transportation sectors.
- Exceptional financial acumen with a proven track record of managing P&L, optimizing operational costs, and driving business growth.
- Outstanding leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and strategic decision-making abilities.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness coverage.
- Company-maintained vehicle and executive allowances.
- Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future growth of a premier indigenous energy logistics company.