About the Role
Akintola Williams Deloitte is seeking a strategic and experienced General Manager, Operations to direct our client's downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria. In this critical senior leadership role, you will oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including petroleum product supply, marine discharge, terminal storage, and inland distribution to ensure commercial success and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Direct integrated downstream operations, aligning supply chains, vessel receipts, tank availability, and inland distribution with commercial trading goals.
- Oversee marine terminal operations (SPM, CBM, and jetty), optimizing vessel turnaround times, safety protocols, and stakeholder coordination with NPA and NMDPRA.
- Manage terminal and depot efficiency, upholding strict standards for inventory management, product quality assurance, and asset integrity.
- Enforce rigorous Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and risk management frameworks across all facilities and transit routes.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a multidisciplinary team of operational heads, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, leveraging ERP insights and logistics dashboards to drive cost efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's or MBA is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 20 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 7 years serving in a senior operational leadership capacity.
- In-depth expertise in downstream petroleum operations, encompassing tank farms, marine logistics, SPM/CBM, and fleet management.
- Proven track record of successful engagement with Nigerian regulatory bodies such as NMDPRA, NIMASA, NPA, and SON.
- Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and strategic stakeholder negotiation competencies.
- Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for self and family.
- Opportunities to drive large-scale strategic initiatives within Nigeria's premier professional services network.
- Professional development and executive coaching support.