Experienced with optimizing team performance through strategic planning and effective communication. Utilizes data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions. Track record of fostering team collaboration and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Quality Compliance and Performance Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
11.2024 - Current
Ensures that all product is manufactured according to proper specifications and legal requirements in line with customer expectations
Drives the Quality Pillar process in the factory and ensuring key KPIs in CoCo, CuCo, Q2S and Q2C are met
Facilitates continuous improvement of the product and processes, for all product categories
Assesses and document key quality-related risks and implement corresponding controls in the factory
Introduce new processes and equipment and ensure compliance with company strategy and standards
Maintain data in various product management systems, e.g.: EHS, RD, MM, etc
Ensure that all additives and materials used for production in Factory are PSC approved
Continuously monitor performance of existing products to ensure that product specifications deliver desired outcomes in terms of smoking and physical quality and manufacturing efficiency
Drive the continuous improvement of product (FG, semi-FG and materials)
Investigate process optimization opportunities, develop and submit relevant recommendations to Product Department and factory Production Management
Assure periodic processes capability reviews and improvements implementation
Materials Supplier Quality Management and material improvement, including incoming materials inspection for innovation
Production Engineering Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
08.2023 - 11.2024
Responsible for leading all manufacturing engineering projects, which includes all capital and process development projects
Responsible for providing leadership, people skills and management to a team of Production Engineers
Drove the IWS Preventive Maintenance (PM) pillar of IWS by developing team capacity on PM methods
Responsible for installation, maintenance and improvement of production lines and ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
Drove continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste
Drives validation plans to ensure robust and comprehensive technical solutions
Provides technical inputs to bids for new business and facilitate successful outcomes
Develops and maintain project plans and budget profiles to ensure delivery of milestones to agreed cost targets and timescales
Identifies and justifies capital equipment investment
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles through integrated work systems to deliver business results, minimize waste, reduce maintenance cost and maximize machine availability
Responsible for the execution of departmental projects and maintenance of factory equipment
Understands department priority and improve technical or system aspects of the business
Production (Cell) Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
07.2021 - 08.2023
Drives execution of world class manufacturing processes to deliver target machine efficiencies within departmental budget
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles through integrated work systems(AM and Quality Pillar)to deliver business results, minimize waste, reduce maintenance cost and maximize machine availability
Meet market demands requirements by ensuring quality products are produced on time and in full (OTIF)
Promotes Autonomous Maintenance (AM) culture by developing team capacity on AM methodology
Monitoring production metrics and analyzing data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Training production staff on new processes and technologies to enhance productivity and ensure safety compliance
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout
Plan and supervise the fabrication, assembly, and testing of component or system prototypes
Carry out FMEAs, (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) process documentation and implement improvements
Driving continuous improvement programs and implementing best practices in production engineering
Line Lead
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
06.2018 - 07.2021
Drives the execution of Autonomous Maintenance Pillar to attain its key performance indicators
Plan and drive Process Excellence through the Integrated Work System (IWS) Pillars
Coach teams to build capability in problem solving skills and formal tools, including but not limited to Initial Problem Solving, Unified Problem Solving, Fishbone analysis, 6W2H, and 5 Why’s
Conducts root cause analysis and in-depth failure analysis on breakdowns and process failures
Ensures planning and execution of planned preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance
Establish center lines, Cleaning, Inspection & Lubrication (CIL) and defect handling standards for equipment
Ensuring center lines, CIL and defect handling audits are conducted at the planned frequencies and develop control strategies to respond to out of control situations
Executes weekly Health Checks, identifying gaps in system, and implementing appropriate countermeasures
Production Supervisor
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
03.2016 - 06.2018
Manages the resources available in the cell and ensure all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): employee safety, product quality, process compliance, production volume, waste, conformance to schedule, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), equipment maintenance, production per man hours and manufacturing cost are met on time and in full (OTIF)
Guarantees product quality by ensuring every output is produced and delivered through processes which are capable, clearly specified and consistently controlled in conjunction with the Company’s Quality Procedures
Manages the use of raw materials, wrapping materials, factory supplies, and the production of finished goods to meet quality and financial objectives
Drives culture of continuous Improvement through the initiation and championing of factory projects, conducting regular reviews of the effectiveness of the processes and implementing actions regarding key areas for growth and improvement
Production Manager
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Plan, lead, organize and control of production activities within the shift
Ensures planned key performance indicator’s(KPI) of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded
Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change Management and best practices
Manages the use of raw materials, packaging components, factory supplies, and the production of finished goods to meet quality and financial objectives
Formulates and implements key performance indicators (KPIs) for team
Ensures waste control measures are enforced through loss elimination methods
Extrusion Engineer
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
10.2012 - 03.2015
Plan, control, organize and coordinates the production process of packaging materials from polypropylene granules through extrusion coating process
Provides ongoing process and product performance valuation against key objectives such as efficiency, quality, and cost
Uses yield reports, material traceability, product physical characteristics and process instrumentation to see opportunity for improvement or to identify and address the root cause of deviations
Applies tools such as Lean Manufacturing, 5s, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), data analysis, design of experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC)
Coordinates and directs quality control procedures, implementation of safety requirements, and ensures statutory requirements are met
Daily master planning, scheduling and monitoring stock order level with the aid of the Axapter ERP software
Management Trainee
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
10.2010 - 10.2012
Receives training and performs duties in several departments such as Operations, Finance, Sales and HS&E
Receives training in line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, company policies and practices that affect each phase of business
Sets performance goals and objectives and monitors performance progress with management and trainees
Observes experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Lead City University
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Process Improvement
Quality Control & Management
Labor and Material management
SAP-Plant Maintenance
Quality Management System
Microsoft Office
Customer focus
Problem-solving
Organizational management
Operations management
Excellent communication
Leadership development
Performance management
Team collaboration
Certification
Certified project management professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2011
Honors And Awards
BAT Gold Medallion Award in recognition for leading the installation and activation of an AN stamper device to meet the business need on Tax stamps in the West Africa market., 2024
BAT Gold Medallion Award in recognition for leading the factory equipment layout project and machine movement for production wheel optimization and improved equipment efficiency., 2023
BAT Bronze Medallion Award in recognition of contribution to the successful completion of the U-shaped inner-frame PALL Mall Boost project launch on time and in full., 2018
BAT Bronze Medallion Award in recognition of contribution for achieving the business set targets for volume and optimizing overall equipment efficiency., 2017
Timeline
Quality Compliance and Performance Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
11.2024 - Current
Production Engineering Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
08.2023 - 11.2024
Production (Cell) Manager
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
07.2021 - 08.2023
Line Lead
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
06.2018 - 07.2021
Production Supervisor
British American Tobacco Limited (BAT)
03.2016 - 06.2018
Production Manager
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Extrusion Engineer
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
10.2012 - 03.2015
Management Trainee
Flourmills Nigeria PLC
10.2010 - 10.2012
MBA - Business Administration
Lead City University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lagos State University
04.2001 -
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