Engineer Project
Resume:
Adetolani “Tito” Oyefara
**** * ******* **, *** *, Chicago, Illinios.60614.
***********@*****.***
PROFILE
An enthusiastic, creative, reliable and hardworking individual who consistently delivers complex technical solutions within demanding time and cost constraints.
A determined and proactive individual who is confident at managing technical risks and issues, whilst maintaining progress in line with project plans.
Able to lead and inspire technical and cross functional teams to deliver quality results in line with HACCP, USDA and FDA standards.
EDUCATION
University of Hertfordshire, England September 2006 - June 2011
Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Result: 1st Class Honours (4/4 GPA)
EMPLOYMENT
Kraft Heinz
Manager- Product, Project & Process Development June 2017- till date
R&D Product, Project and Process Lead at the Columbia, Kirksville, Davenport and Newberry Plant on the commercialization and implementation portion of the multi-million-dollar Footprint renovation and restructure project.
Successfully managed product, process and packaging resources in the launch and approval of 65 First Production Approvals (FPAs) in the Kraft Heinz business within a 2-year period.
Accomplished the testing and commissioning of intricate equipments, formulations and processes within significant time constraints.
Managed several product, process and packaging specifications reviews through Agile.
Senior Scientist- Product & Process Development May 2016-June 2017
Successfully carried out feasibility studies and tests for footprint on innovative and more efficient processes with regards to meat production and formulation in the pilot plant.
Analyzed results from the tests and influenced team decisions on implementations, equipment purchasing and project timelines.
Wrote up new and improved process and product specifications for Columbia, Newberry and Davenport plants- used this documentation to help support the equipment purchase process.
Updated and documented manufacturing specs and served as the liaison between the plants and the technical group on the new changes to be implemented.
Engineer- Process Development June 2015-May 2016
Provided process engineering support during major process improvement projects such as:
-The installation of a new sustainable chilling processes for turkey carcasses and parts at Newberry. This resulted in increased protein retention, reduced batching times and new production capacity of 20hrs/week.
-Designing a better bulk handling and transfer processes for all liquid ingredients at Davenport. This resulted in reduced waste and increased productivity by 15%.
Provided key process engineering support in key commercialisation projects such as P3 snacking and Deli fresh line extensions.
Managed numerous specification and report updates through Meridian and R&D suite.
Associate Engineer II- Process Development August 2013- June 2015
Provided process engineering support and improvement strategies with projects like:
- Optimizing the thermal and chill process for cold cuts SKUS at Davenport- This project opened 2M lbs. worth of new capacity for bologna production.
- Process design scope for future state Newberry slaughter facility- This project will increase our throughput capacity by 50%.
Installation of new and innovative equipment and technologies in plants such as:
- POSS- an alternate and efficient grinding system which significantly reduced bone complaints by customers.
Managed and implemented successful formulation changes through Meridian across major Oscar Mayer brands and SKUS.
Dalehead Foods, Cambridge
Project Engineer October 2011 – April 2013
Managed and organized Capital Expenditure projects with budgets of up to $2,000,000 across the four Dalehead sites. Projects included:
-Process Improvement: A clear and thorough CAPEX approval process for all Dalehead projects, Increasing the killing capacity of a pig abattoir from 400pigs/hr to 500 pigs/hr, Standardisation of pig legs and shoulders boning, Designing CIP systems for conveyors.
-Civil: Refurbishment of offices and server rooms, Resurfacing of roads.
-Facilities: Ventilation Upgrades, Upgrading Site security, Fire Prevention, Resurfacing of factory walls, General building maintenance for e.g. drainages, lighting, ventilation.
Carried out a fair and open tender process in other to hire, manage and supervise contractors.
Monitored all projects and ensure that they were completed per the designed technical specification as well as BRC, USDA, HACCP, GMP, British and European Union safety standard regulations.
Constantly monitored finances to ensure projects were delivered on budget and on schedule.
Communicated regularly to management on the statuses and progress of each project.
Assisted with hot and cold commissioning of all installation projects.
Managed, organised and compiled project proposals for annual budgeting approvals.
INTERNSHIP
Kerneos Aluminates Technology, Essex
Assistant Project Engineer July 2009 – July 2010
Managed and organized Capital Expenditure projects with budgets ranging from $10,000-$200,000 in engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, automation, civil, production and process engineering.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Green Belt Certified.
Proficient in the use of CATIA, ANSYS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, SAP, Minitab and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Project, Excel, Visio, Power Point and Access.
Excellent theoretical and working knowledge of various lean manufacturing and production techniques such as Just in Time (JIT), Autonomous Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance, Root cause Analysis.
References available upon request.
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