Chief Executive Officer - Manufacturing

Role Purpose: The CEO will be responsible for leading the overall business with complete accountability for P&L, growth, operations, manufacturing, and strategic development. The role requires a commercially strong and hands-on leader who can manage a complex manufacturing business and work closely with the promoters and senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the overall business with full P&L responsibility. - Develop and execute business strategy to drive revenue, profitability, and long-term growth. - Oversee manufacturing and processing operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost optimization. - Lead functions including operations, sales, finance, procurement, supply chain, HR, and administration. - Drive capacity expansion, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. - Develop strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. - Monitor market trends and identify new business and growth opportunities. - Establish strong performance management systems and business KPIs. - Ensure effective risk management, compliance, and corporate governance. - Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing management team. - Report business performance and strategic initiatives to the Board / Promoters. Skills and Experience: Candidate Profile: - 15- 20 years of overall experience with significant leadership experience. - Proven experience in processing or manufacturing is mandatory. - Experience managing a medium-to-large scale manufacturing / processing business with P&L ownership. - Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, sales, and commercial functions. - Proven ability to drive business growth, profitability, and operational transformation. - MBA from a premier institute is mandatory/preferred. - Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working in Africa / Nigeria or other emerging markets will be an advantage. - Willingness to be based in Lagos, Nigeria. Key Competencies: - P&L Management - Manufacturing & Processing Operations - Business Strategy - Commercial Leadership - Supply Chain & Procurement - Operational Excellence - Financial Acumen - Team Leadership - Stakeholder Management - Business Transformation