The Chief Operation Officer is accountable for all operating business segments of the company. It is essential that the COO is growth oriented, entrepreneurial, and aligns with the company’s core value of ” We provide consistent, high quality and healthy drinking water to people who value quality of life” in all aspects of production, including water production, equipment maintenance, people, and processes. This position provides the leadership, management, and vision to ensure we have the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization, increase operating efficiency, ensure water production excellence, and maintain financial strength. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company.

Relationships Serving as a member of the executive management team, this position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a member of the company’s Advisory Board. The COO has direct management of functional operations for the company and all other affiliated entities.

Responsibilities

• Operations Provide operational leadership for internal and external stakeholders by implementing business strategies, plans, and procedures that align with the company’s focus on agronomic excellence • Collaborate with the management team to design and implement scale-able infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel to meet company objectives • Facilitate creation and execution of operational performance and growth goals by working with key leadership in the development of products, coordination of sale, and company equipment decisions • Provide leadership for inventory management, shipping, and quality control activities • Evaluate operational performance by analyzing data and creating KPI metrics and reporting, working closely with finance and IT • Support and guide cross-functional activities, such as equipment, engineering, and water safety.
• Executive Leadership Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the operational team not currently in place; provide mentoring for management development and succession planning • Support sales team with customer relationships and supplier requirements • Build and maintain healthy relationships with partners, distributors, vendors, and communities • Serve as a culture builder internally while enhancing the philosophy of “big company advantages with a small company atmosphere”.
• Strategic Growth Provide leadership in new market expansion, land acquisition for future growth, and infrastructure expansion • Contribute in new business evaluation, growth budgeting, and customer pricing strategy • Support execution of merger and acquisition activities as a key strategy to achieve company’s growth targets.

Required Experience  • Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and follow-through • Self-directed individual who leads projects to identify and implement solutions with team input • Demonstrated financial management experience and budgeting skills • Demonstrated strong work-ethic, outstanding customer service approach, experience leading and managing people, and exceptional interpersonal skills that lead to building relationships across the organization • Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and experience with windows-based programs • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to train and work with operational personnel at sites • Ability to acquire and hold a valid Cameroun driver’s license and successfully pass vehicle insurance verification.

Our client offers a team-oriented culture with a high trust, and entrepreneurial spirit. They value their employees’ opinions, have a strong work ethic, and are focused on producing first class products and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful are energetic, self-directed, and pragmatic.

Qualifications and Training

• Master’s degree is required. Master’s degree in business administration (or an equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience) is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a related field or a Minimum of 10 years of management experience and 5 years in water or beverage manufacturing firm.

Company Overview & EEO Statement

American Beverage Company Sarl, is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe, with a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon.

The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages.

We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.

American Beverage Company Sarl (ABC) is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law EOE.

Additional Requirements:

Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.