Ekeke Nathan
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
IBADAN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in the feed milling industry. Expertise in quality assurance, laboratory operations, raw material and finished product analysis, feed formulation using modern software, manufacturing excellence management, BOM management, inventory control, quality control, and regulatory affairs. Proficient in classical analysis methods and experienced in utilizing advanced technologies such as NIRs and EquAdvice.
Highly skilled in utilizing account software for BOM management and inventory control.
Strong analytical abilities, leadership skills, and a commitment to ensuring high-quality standards and regulatory compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
FEED MILLS COMPANY LIMITED
02.2023 - Current
- IBADAN, CALABAR, KADUNA and KANO
- Lead and manage manufacturing excellence initiatives, implementing lean principles and continuous improvement strategies
- Develop and execute strategies to optimize production processes, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency and productivity
- Utilize account software for BOM management and inventory control, ensuring accurate and timely material tracking
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Implement statistical process control techniques to monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager
PREMIER FEED MILLS COMPANY LIMITED
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Oversee quality assurance activities and laboratory operations in a feedmilling facility
- Perform raw material and finished product analysis using classical methods and advanced technologies such as NIRs and EquAdvice
- Develop and validate analytical methods, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results
- Utilize spectrophotometry for qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples
- Conduct feed formulation using modern software tools such as FORMAT and ALLIX, ensuring optimal nutritional profiles and cost-effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
- Manage the implementation of quality control procedures, including documentation, training, and audits
- Lead regulatory affairs efforts, including product registrations and compliance with labeling and safety regulations.
Quality Control Technician
Livestock (former Pfizer) feeds Company
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09.2007 - 01.2011
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc) - Animal Science
University of Ibadan
Ibadan 09.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Ibadan
09.1999 - 04.2005
Certification - Extrusion Technique, Snack Food & Feed Processing
United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)
North Dakota, United States Of America 09.2018 - 10.2018
Skills
Quality Assurance and Control Laboratory Operations
Timeline
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
FEED MILLS COMPANY LIMITED
02.2023 - Current
Certification - Extrusion Technique, Snack Food & Feed Processing
United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)
09.2018 - 10.2018
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager
PREMIER FEED MILLS COMPANY LIMITED
01.2011 - 01.2023
Quality Control Technician
Livestock (former Pfizer) feeds Company
09.2007 - 01.2011
Master of Science (M.Sc) - Animal Science
University of Ibadan
09.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Ibadan
09.1999 - 04.2005
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