Head of Operations (Lubricant) - #34616

CLIENT PROFILE: LUBRICANT/OIL AND GAS BUSINESS (SEARCH CONFIDENTIAL)

JOB OVERVIEW: PRESIDENT Provide executive leadership, set strategic direction, and oversee the overall operations of the organization. This role often involves working with the board of directors, managing the executive team, and ensuring the company's financial stability and growth. The president also represents the company to external stakeholders and ensures alignment with the company's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Establishing and communicating the organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Operational Oversight: Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, and implementing strategies across departments.
• Financial Management: Overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring the company's financial health.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, customers, and partners.
• Team Leadership: Providing guidance and support to the executive team and other employees.
• Performance Management: Monitoring performance against objectives and making adjustments as needed.
• Public Representation: Serving as the public face of the company and representing it to external audiences.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Specific Tasks:

• Reviewing and analyzing existing business processes and developing new ones.
• Collaborating with department managers to gather data, produce reports, and make forecasts.
• Overseeing the company's hiring, retention, and training processes.
• Making critical business decisions.
• Producing reports and presentations for executives and managers.
• Meeting with board members and other executives to assess goals and strategies.
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Identifying opportunities for mergers, partnerships, or investments.
• Providing leadership in times of crisis.
• Communicating the company's vision and values to employees

FOCUS IS BUILDING, INCREASING AND ACHIEVING SALES TARGETS

• Strong background in the lubricants industry; open to candidates from automotive, tires, or car spare parts industries.
• Open to candidates currently in a Senior Manager, Director or VP role and ready to step up into an executive leadership position.
• Proven sales and business development experience, with a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Solid experience in P&L management and financial oversight.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to confidently represent the company to external partners and stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with a hands-on leadership style.

Personal Attributes:

• Charismatic and credible leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results and growth.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams at all levels.