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ELO OKINEDO
UDHEDHE
Summary
Versatile and accomplished QHSE Management Professional with excellent Quality, Occupational Health Safety & Environment, document control, customer service, technical and organizational skills, with management opportunities in the oil and gas services, FMCG, pharmaceutical, consultancy and technology industries. Conversant with handling inspection procedures of production and servicing work environment on behalf of tier one companies and multinationals, to ensure sustainable organizational structure, project execution, practice and compliance with regulatory requirements, quality and industry standards i.e. Process Improvement, Internal Quality Audit, Quality Assurance Programs, Inspections, Vendor Management Quality Assurance Plan, Customer Experience and Satisfaction – Voice of the Customer, Process Compliance, Implementation of Integrated Management System in Compliance to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
QHSE Manager
EAT N GO AFRICA
Lagos
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and Implemented an Integrated Management System for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems with Eat N Go Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Cote ’Ivoire and Uganda)
- Established a network contact with management, employees, occupational health and environmental professionals, community, regulatory agencies, and government officials (SON, NAFDAC, NESREA, LASEPA, LSC, LGAs etc.) to comply and conform with all stakeholders’ requirements which reduced abatement and complaints by 50%
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
- Established the organization’s ISO certification program (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 & HACCP GMP - 22000) by training internal Auditors for certification and achieved all certifications for the organization
- Developed the systems and procedures to improve the operating Quality and HSE efficiencies within the organization.
Coordinator
RUSSELSMITH NIGERIA LIMITED
Lagos
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Implemented the company’s quality, occupational health, safety & environment program to prevent, correct, and control unsafe conditions
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills like VOC and other quality problem-solving skills.
- Increased number of contracts awarded by 70% through coordination of all statutory and regulatory audit (DPR, NIPEX, NCDMB, BV, DNV.GL, Lloyd’s Register, SON etc.) to ensure conformance and compliance with specifications and requirements
- Set up the process for Inspecting facilities, machinery, and coordinated HSE equipment to identify and correct potential hazards in project sites which reduced the cost of failure by over 50% (Agbara Project - AGIP)
- Designed the organization’s vendor assessment on performance and (as necessary) customer visits/audits, Suppliers/Subcontractors survey, registration, categorization, and evaluation.
Quality Assurance/Control Manager
DRAGNET SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Lagos
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Designed the system for continuous development and optimization of processes and organizational structure and corresponding measures in consultation with top management as there was no previous system in place
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement in all software applications developed for our Clients use on recruitment, performance management and client-specific process..
- Developed the Organization’s Risk Management system of the corporate and departmental units and by ensuring processes and standards needed for QMS (ISO 9001) were established, implemented, and maintained
- Designed Software Requirement Specification used for the upgraded “Face of Testing” (FOT – 2) and Verification portals
- Established the process to prepare and review complaint (quality) trends and reported serious or repeated failures or unreliability in quality of products which created a system to document lessons learnt for subsequent projects.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing scholarships, training and professional growth of employees.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements with Clients on issues had with software applications.
Quality Management Officer
PATHCARE NIGERIA LIMITED (SYNLAB)
Lagos
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Achieved the first SANAS (South African National Accreditation System – ISO 15189) accreditation for the organization’s laboratory in the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital
- I achieved a 100% result in all Inter-Lab QA results with proficiency testing comparison with the reference laboratories outside the country
- Established the maintenance of laboratory equipment with performance using QC graphs and proficiency testing samples for all chemical pathology, heamatology and microbiological assays for the first organization’s laboratory in a teaching hospital.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic in two different company branches by achieving certifications for the branches
Graduate Intern
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL
11.2008 - 07.2009
- Researched on the molecular epidemiology of diseases such as Helicobacter pylori, Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella typhi (the causative agent of typhoid fever), and Enterohaemorrhagic E
- Coli (EHEC 0157:H7)
- Responsible for preparation of all Lab reagents and performing various biochemical and microbial analysis of various samples and products and use of FISH (Fluorescent In-situ Hybridization) techniques for H. Pylori
- PCR use (Polymerase Chain Reaction), and training on Agarose Gel Electrophoresis (Plasmid, Chromosomal DNA Extraction
- Enzyme Restriction Analysis & SDS-PAGE (Sodium dodecyl sulfate Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
Industrial Trainee
NEIMETH PHARMACEUTICALS
Lagos
10.2007 - 02.2008
- Analyzed chemical and microbial Water samples used in Production & HPLC for assaying percentage concentration of active ingredients in products
- Monitored the entire processes of water purification steps used in Production in the plant
- Assaying for analytes and different constituent of various final products
- HPLC for assaying percentage concentration of active ingredients in products.
Education
Certified Quality Process Analyst - ASQ -
No Degree - ISO 9001:2015; 45001:2018; 14001:2015; 22000:2018
Bureau Veritas Certification
Nigeria 04.2001 -
Lean Six Sigma – White Belt - undefined
B.Sc. Degree - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2003 - 01.2008
M.Sc. Degree - Microbiology
University of Lagos
01.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
Computer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSAP ERPLaserfiche ERPNAV ERP
Risk analysis
Quality controls
Food Safety Compliance
Process Management
Compliance documentation
Vendor / Supplier Performance Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Certification
Lead Auditor EMS (ISO 14001: 2015)
Affiliations
Associate Member, American Society for Quality
Professional Qualifications & Trainings
Additional Information
- Okinedo Elo Udhedhe (CQPA – ASQ; NEBOSH; CQI/IRCA ISO 9001:2015; ISO 45001:2015; ISO 14001: 2015; FSSC 22000:2018; ISO 31000) Phone: 0803-6697-103, 0705-2906-259
- and 14001 and Risk Assessment.
Accomplishments
- Achieved ISO Certifications in 3 of the 5 organizations I worked with through effectively helping with setting up the management systems and compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with team of seasoned technical professionals in the development and completion of various asset integrity and maintenance projects in Erha, Agbami, Agbara etc. .
Software
Zoom
Interests
Board Games
Timeline
QHSE Manager
EAT N GO AFRICA
11.2019 - Current
Coordinator
RUSSELSMITH NIGERIA LIMITED
05.2016 - 10.2019
Quality Assurance/Control Manager
DRAGNET SOLUTIONS LIMITED
02.2013 - 05.2016
M.Sc. Degree - Microbiology
University of Lagos
01.2011 - 01.2012
Quality Management Officer
PATHCARE NIGERIA LIMITED (SYNLAB)
09.2009 - 02.2013
Graduate Intern
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL
11.2008 - 07.2009
Industrial Trainee
NEIMETH PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2007 - 02.2008
B.Sc. Degree - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2003 - 01.2008
No Degree - ISO 9001:2015; 45001:2018; 14001:2015; 22000:2018
Bureau Veritas Certification
04.2001 -