EVANS WILSON
ACCRA
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Ghacem Ltd., excelling in process optimization and budget management. Expert in driving operational improvements and team development, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing production efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Ghacem Ltd.
Tema
03.2014 - Current
- To ensure that market demand for cement is met with emphasis on reduction in overall production cost without compromising on quality
- Ensuring the safety of our staff and equipment’s coupled with a positive impact of our operations on the environment
- The development of all work teams with strong focus on optimization of all our processes through massive drive for operational improvements
- CIP Driver with key responsibility for cascading of CIP objectives, training of shop floor, coordinating the improvement management process, Structured problem solving initiatives, 5S and performance management for the different teams
- Compliance – ISO 9001, 14001, OSHAS 18001
- Budget Preparation, Implementation and control
- Raw material Planning and Inventory Control (Vessel Movement, Receipts, Stock take)
- Cement Production and Dispatch planning
- Team and Performance Management
- Process Optimization and Operational improvements
- Management Reporting
- Contractor/Third Party Management
- Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Ghacem Ltd.
Tema
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Short to medium term planning and management of operations at the Production department to meet company goals and objectives
- Ensure strict adhere to all EHS policies and procedures
- Plans cement dispatch and maintenance activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the department
- Daily Inspection of plant equipment and follow up for the timely execution of critical jobs
- Daily review of KPI achievements (Quality, Milling and Packing Plant) and follow up on action points identified
- Ensure timely update of all Prod
- Reports (Daily, weekly, Monthly OCR, PSS) and other relevant Management reports
- Manage raw material stocks with inputs from Logistics and promptly inform management of any foreseeable shortages
- Management of activities of contract staff to ensure optimum utilization of their services
- Maintain good communication between team members and management for improved productivity and motivation of teams
Nestle Ghana Ltd.
- Prior to joining Ghana Cement Works Ltd, I had the opportunity to work for Nestle Ghana Ltd
- And Vlisco Ghana Group spanning over a period of 10 years where I was also involved in manufacturing management and responsible for several Operational Improvements projects
- In both plants my daily duties included, Production Planning, Process Control & Compliance, Inventory Control, Management Reporting, Variance Analysis and Explanation, Project Management, Team Management and Training
Vlisco Ghana Group
Education
MBA - Finance
Coventry University
UK01.2017
Pg. Diploma - Financial Management
Benchmark Financial Institute
Accra01.2011
BSc (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi01.2000
G.C.E Ordinary & Advance level -
Mfantsipim School
Cape Coast01.1993
Skills
- Production planning
- Process optimization
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Compliance standards
- Operational improvements
- Management reporting
- Strategic execution
- Workflow optimization
- Problem solving
- Team development
- Supply chain management
- Continuous improvement processes
Affiliations
- Ghana Institution of Engineers, #08738
- Impartiality Committee, Ghana Standards Authority
References
- Mr. Ato Van-Ess, Chief Executive Officer, Eff-Ess Company Ltd, Takoradi, Western, 020 8151994
- Mr. Augustine Agyeman, Architect, Viridis Ltd, Accra, Greater Accra, 024 4268907, 020 4268907
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Community Involvement
- Listening to Music
- Travelling
Training
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Tema, Springs Global, Accra
- Performance Management Workshop, Tema, TDI Global Inc (Canada)
- Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Tema, Bizliteracy, Accra
- Industrial Relation Workshop, Tema, Gamey & Gamey Academy of mediation / Pulse Institute Africa
- NCE Foundation Workshop, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, Nestle CO-OP/OI (Vevey, Switzerland)
- Supervisors Excellence Training Program, Tema, Ernst & Young, Accra
- Motivational Techniques, Tema, Tops Consultancy Ltd, Accra
- Impact of Attitude on Employees Performance in an Organisation, Tema, Leadership and Career Development Consult, Accra
- Increasing Your Supervisory Skills through Transformative Leadership, Tema, Leadership and Career Development Consult, Accra
- TRACC Best Practice 'Problem Solving' Workshop, Competitive Capabilities Int. – South Africa
- TRACC Best Practice 'Team Leader' Workshop, Competitive Capabilities Int. – South Africa
- TRACC Best Practice 'Training of Trainers' Workshop, Competitive Capabilities Int. – South Africa
- Management Skills and Techniques for Supervisors, Tema, L’aine Services, Accra
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/18/74
Key Milestones
- Successful rollout of CIP at Ghacem Tema plant in 2018
- Development, plant trials and commercial production of PLC 42.5R cement in Ghacem Tema Plant in 2016
- Introduction and Implementation of the 4 X 3 shift system at the Tema Plant in 2014
- Successful commissioning of New CM05 and start up in Feb 2013 at the Ghacem Plant in Tema
- Successful rollout of the NCE foundation Modules at the Milks Dept. in Nestle Gh. Ltd in 2010
- Successful rollout of TPM at the GTP plant in 2004
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Ghacem Ltd.
03.2014 - Current
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Ghacem Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2014
Nestle Ghana Ltd.
Vlisco Ghana Group
MBA - Finance
Coventry University
Pg. Diploma - Financial Management
Benchmark Financial Institute
BSc (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
G.C.E Ordinary & Advance level -
Mfantsipim School
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