Chief Operations Officer - Ailes Group Nigeria Limited - Victoria Island, Lagos
(2025-03)
- STRATEGIC PLANNING Develop and implement business strategies to achieve the company's objectives. Collaborate with the CEO and other senior executives to set goals and priorities.
- OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring efficiency and productivity. Manages and coordinates the activities of various departments, such as sales, marketing, finance, and Human Resources.
- LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT Leads and motivates a team of Executive Senior managers and department heads Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
- PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND IMPROVEMENT Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the company's progress. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to optimize performance.
- RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE Identifies and mitigates potential risks to the company's operations and reputation. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Oversees budgeting and financial planning to ensure the company's financial health. Collaborate with the CFO to develop and implement financial strategies.
- STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Builds and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, and partners. Represents the company in industry events, conferences, and media engagements.
- CHANGE MANAGEMENT Leads and manages organizational change initiatives to drive growth and innovation. Communicating changes effectively to employees, stakeholders, and customers.
- OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and maintains the company's organizational structure and culture. Ensures the company's values and mission are integrated into all aspects of operations. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairman/CEO.
Logistics Manager - Seflam SGL Limited - Victoria Island, Lagos
(2022-05 - 2024-08)
EPC for Gbaran Phase 3B - Uzu with CPF Upgrade - Package 2 Facilities
- Managed the base Operations and facility.
- Managed and monitored supply chain operations.
- Managed Logistics vendors to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
- Managed purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Managed distribution and shipment across project locations.
- Managed processes that make distribution more efficient and organized.
- Managed the storage, preservation, and control of materials.
- Managed logistics staff and operators across board and ensures all personnel working in their difference locations has all requisite statutory licenses and permits and that they are up to date.
- Managed and ensured all project equipment (Land and Marine) are in good order and policy on routine/preventive/corrective maintenance are implemented.
- Developed and managed all vehicles maintenance logs and shared reports weekly to the General Manager Operations and Project Managers.
Logistics and Security Manager - Supasteel Limited - Abuja
(2021-09 - 2022-05)
OPHR and NPHR Rehabilitation Project
- Managed equipment, personnel, and transportation movement on the project.
- Developed and managed Transportation and Security policies for the project.
- Developed and managed inventory on assets and Equipment.
- Managed procurement process.
- Supervised equipment maintenance.
- Managed the storage and preservation of client free issued materials.
- Attended monthly owner/contractor and subcontractors' security meeting.
- Interfaced with Government Security Agency (GSA) and security vendors.
- Managed drivers, operators, and maintenance team.
- Managed Personnel and equipment Certifications, inspection and documentation processes.
- Developed and maintained database for drivers and operator certificates.
Operations Manager - Williams Haullas Limited - Port Harcourt, Rivers State
(2016-01 - 2021-03)
- Managed and oversaw company overall daily operational activities.
- Managed the methods and procedures for scheduling of materials from suppliers to support field operations and minimize cost impacts.
- Developed and maintained sufficient inventory to ensure uninterrupted field activities including orders, both in materials and machinery.
- Created and managed logistics and operations budget for Projects.
- Managed and ensuring activities follow MOU of the host communities regarding company's operations.
- Managed the established procedure for the monitoring of material and equipment movement in and out of sites.
- Managed sourcing and handled foreign procurement.
- Motivated and encouraged teamwork to ensure targets are met.
- Managed transportation activities and storage of material.
- Executed logistics plans to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule.
- Reviewed freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low.
- Managed Logistics vendors to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
- Managed purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Managed distribution and shipment across project locations.
- Managed processes that make distribution more efficient and organized.
- Managed the storage, preservation, and control of materials.
- Managed logistics staff and operators across board and ensures all personnel working in their difference locations has all requisite statutory licenses and permits and that they are up to date.
- Managed and ensured all project equipment (Land and Marine) are in good order and policy on routine/preventive/corrective maintenance are implemented.
- Developed and managed all vehicles maintenance logs and shared reports weekly to the General Manager Operations and Project Managers.
Logistics Lead/ Marine Journey Manager - Makon Engineering and Technical Services Limited - Port Harcourt, Rivers State
(2012-01 - 2015-12)
- Responsible for the strategic implementation of Logistics/ Transportation management policies.
- Ensured identified risks are analyzed, planned, and ensured safe movement of AG. Materials/Personnel to site.
- Managed the flow of materials and supplies on site by keeping and maintaining materials date sheets.
- Conducted quality control process on incoming materials with the support of QA-QC personnel.
- Coordinated and maintained a log for all marine trips for accounting and planning purposes.
- Prepared weekly report highlighting key logistics activities to the Project Managers and Project Director.
- Coordinated all logistic activities on various project sites.
- Ensured regular communication with Site logistic coordinators /assistants at all sites.
- Liaised regularly with security, Safety department and Community Relations department as necessary before facilitating Logistics offshore and landing at locations.
- Coordinated and scheduled all approved personnel journeys (Land/Marine).
- Coordinated in-house training for Logistic coordinators /assistants /Drivers/Quarter Masters/River master's and Deck Hands.
Company Site Representative (CSR) - Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)
(2008-01 - 2012-06)
- Initiated relevant incident investigation or man lost/emergency response procedure in the event of an accident.
- Ensured issues raised in Management Facility Inspections (MFI) are promptly closed out and reported.
- Served as a member of the pre-start up audit team for the pre-mobilization of the lay barge for NCTL (A).
- Checked the suitability of vessel, ensured vessels are not loaded above safe load line and the inspection certificates are still valid.
- Ensured consequent management is implemented for violations.
- Ensured compliance with bi-monthly decoding of IVMS, analyzed and reported violations accordingly.
- Received feedback from drivers/mariners and updated hazard list/register based on feedback and subsequently used them for toolbox talk and pre-journey briefings.
- Ensured JSA & JHA and toolbox meeting were held before startup of jobs at the base offices.
- Reported unsafe act and unsafe condition (UAUC) at the base.
- Provided adequate safety support for all hoisting and lifting operations.
- Facilitated Occupational Health (OH) and Sewage (STP) inspections of House Boats.
- Carried out Equipment verifications and audits on site and reported findings.
- Facilitated the implementation of key HSSE plan and Drivers Education Training.
- Responsible for the Compliance of all 'PREMOBED' project equipment.
- Responsible for receiving and processing inspection requirement from Contractors.
- Ensured inspection is promptly scheduled and executed, obtained list of deficiencies, and tracked closeout of deficiencies.
- Responsible for maintenance by updating equipment certified status register regularly.
- Review of Project Specification Documents on HSE/Marine J/Mgt.
- Responsible for planning, monitoring, and closing out journey.
Manager, Operations/Admin - Eagle Wings Global Concept Limited - Port Harcourt, Rivers State
(2005-11 - 2007-12)
- Planned, executed, hired, and managed human and material resources.
- Developed Project/Products in area of competitive advantage with competitors.
- Ensured prudent budget and financial management.
- Coordinated and managed office operations.
- Regularly interfaced with clients and community representatives for dispute resolution.
- Liaised with government agencies and security and ensured areas of operations were properly covered and secured.
