VP, Operations Leader SSA
Core
P&L and execution of locomotive service agreements across South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Angola & Liberia for a $150M annual turnover business.
Role type
VP, Operations Leader (Rail Services)
Builds
Locomotive service operations and growth strategy for the SSA region
Domain
Rail industry, heavy equipment services
Required skills
P&L management, revenue and profitability management, cash collection, customer relationship management, field resource management, operations and maintenance process leadership, service engineering leadership, cost control, Lean process leadership, project management, problem analysis and resolution, people leadership across multiple countries, matrix organization experience
Preferred skills
MBA, commercial experience with government customers, rail industry experience, French and Portuguese language skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Achieve business financial targets including revenue, profitability, and cash collection; lead execution of service growth strategy; ensure timely resolution of customer issues; build long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders; manage field resources; support operations and maintenance processes; lead service engineering efforts; manage cost control and quality; implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions; participate in business Lean processes; interface with commercial team for growth initiatives.
Seniority
Executive (VP), hands-on IC with strategic leadership