General Manager, Operations

Job Summary:

The General Manager Operations is the senior operational leader responsible for the the end-to-

end downstream operations of the business including petroleum product supply marine

discharge (SPM CBM) terminal storage and inland distribution. The role is central to aligning operational strategy with trading goals ensuring HSE compliance regulatory adherence and seamless integration of all logistics activities. The GM ensures infrastructure capacity product integrity and supply reliability to support commercial success and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Integrated Operations Leadership

• Set overall operational objectives priorities and performance expectations.
• Direct and supervise the Head of Operations FZE Terminal Manager Marine Terminal Manager and included with Logistics function.
• Establish one integrated operating plan covering product supply/vessel receipt tank availability product storage truck loading and distribution.
• Resolve cross-functional operational bottlenecks and hold managers accountable for agreed KPIs. Conduct regular operational performance reviews and escalate critical operational risks promptly.

Marine Terminal (SPM & CBM) Operations

• Ensure safe and efficient vessel berthing mooring and discharge operations.
• Ensure SPM/CBM readiness and availability and effective ship/shore interface.
• Optimise vessel turnaround and minimise avoidable delays and demurrage.
• Ensure marine emergency preparedness surveys certifications and regulatory compliance.

Terminal & Depot Operations

• Ensure safe efficient and compliant operations across depots and terminals including inventory management loading operations and dispatch.
• Optimize product receipt quality assurance throughput and utilization of depot infrastructure.
• Introduce performance enhancement tools and ensure compliance with tank integrity maintenance standards and loading efficiency Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee planning and execution of product movement to terminals depots bulk buyersand retail outlets.
• Ensure efficiency in transport managementfleet routing scheduling and transporter performance.
• Monitor and enforce delivery KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full) turnaround time fuel loss and cost-per-litre metrics.
• Leverage ERP systems and logistics dashboards to track operations in real-time and respond proactively.

Marine & Jetty Operations

• Oversee marine operations including ship berthing lightering discharging pipeline

transfer and interface with tank farms.

• Ensure seamless coordination with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) NMDPRA NIWA Navy and other maritime stakeholders.
• Reduce demurrage exposure through proactive discharge planning documentation readiness and marine logistics optimization.
• Implement marine safety protocols and emergency response procedures.

Compliance HSE & Risk Management

• Ensure all operational activities meet or exceed industry safety health environmental and quality standards.
• Ensure strict regulatory compliance with MDPRA NPA DPR SON and other agencies.
•  Implement company-wide operational risk assessments incident investigations and business continuity plans.
•  Drive HSE culture across all teams and terminals through training audits and performance tracking.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead coach and inspire a multidisciplinary team across operations marine and logistics functions.
• Promote high performance accountability and professional development through KPls training   programs and feedback loops.
• Foster collaboration between operations trading and finance units to ensure aligned business outcomes.

Reporting & Budgeting

• Lead the preparation and implementation of annual operations budgets (CAPEX and OPEX).
• Provide detailed monthly and quarterly performance reports covering trading alignment logistics efficiency inventory status and cost control.
• Analyze data to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Marine Engineering Operations Management Logistics Business Administration or related discipline.
• Masters degree/MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years relevant industry experience with at least 7 years in senior operational leadership.
• Strong downstream petroleum experience covering terminals/tank farms marine operations SPM/CBM logistics and/or retail operations.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and high-value petroleum assets.
• Experience dealing with NMDPRA NIMASA NPA SON Fire Service and other relevant regulators.

Additional Information :

Core Competencies

• End-to-end petroleum operations knowledge
• Marine-terminal SPM/CBM and tank-farm operations
• Asset utilisation and optimisation
• HSE and process safety leadership
• Commercial and cost awareness
• Data-driven decision making
• Crisis and emergency management
• Performance management and accountability
• Stakeholder management and negotiation
• People leadership and succession planning
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time