Food Production Manager
Resume:
NDUKWE ONWUCHEKWA
Narayi High Cost, Kaduna.
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Objective: To make invaluable contribution as a team player with integrity in a work
environment.
EDUCATION
2006: HND in Food Science and Technology(Distinction)- The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
OTHER CERTIFICATES
2021- Certified Food Scientist (in view); Institute of Food Technologists(IFT), U.S.A.
2018- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; 6SigmaStudy, U.S.A.
2009- Certificate for Food Safety and Hygiene in Manufacturing; Virtual College, England
2008- Professional Membership Certificate; Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST):
WORK EXPERIENCE
OLAM Grains- Crown Flour Mill (Animal Feed and Protein Division), Kaduna:
July2017 to date
Quality Control Analyst.
●Carrying out in-process and finished goods(feed) analyses.
●Inspecting of in-coming grains and other raw materials.
●Monitoring and analyzing feed retention samples.
●Analyzing Supplier raw material samples before recommendation is made to the
procurement department.
●Monitoring of product storage conditions and product movement to ensure First-in
First-Out rotation is obeyed.
●Inspecting the quality of out-going finished goods and dispatch trucks hygiene.
●Ensuring feed mill cleanliness and pest control.
Ajeast Nigeria Limited, Agbara, Ogun State:
July 2014 to Jan. 2017
Production Supervisor
●Supervising PET Preforms production, Syrup manufacture, PET bottle production,
carbonated soft drink filling, labeling, shrink wrapping, palletizing and stretch
wrapping.
●Raising of raw materials requisition for production, according to production plan
and transferring the finished products to the Warehouse.
●Preparing production report which includes production output and downtime,
thereby tracking equipment performance.
●Liaising with Maintenance Department for scheduled and unplanned equipment
maintenance.
●Maintaining a safe work environment.
●Ensuring that cleaning in place is done when due, during product changeover and
also ensuring continuous general line cleaning during production.
●Ensuring that product quality is maintained from end to end, while production
target volume is being met.
●Preparing of duty roster for Line Operators, to ensure that production is seamless.
Key Achievements
Produced the first Big Cola drink in Nigeria using the standard raw materials and
recipe, in the Laboratory. I also produced the first batch of sellable Big Cola drink
as well as the first Big Orange and Big Lemon Syrups in Nigeria.
Developed several Standard Operating Procedures for quality control and
production.
Modified syrup batch changeover procedure to reduce syrup waste, thereby
increasing output by 1%.
Modified end of production procedure which also increased output by 0.3%.
Carried out jar tests for water treatment to obtain the best chemical dosing rates
and also redesigned the water flow pattern for optimum results.
Participated actively in raw materials trials during line startup and line test run at
the equipment installation stage.
Nigerian Bottling Company, Idu Industrial Layout, Abuja:
July 2011 to May 2014.
Quality Assurance Analyst.
●Quality assurance/control of CocaCola products.
●In-process analysis of carbonated soft drinks, Table water and documentation.
●Carrying out Cleaning In Place(CIP) and general sanitation of the PET Line.
●In-coming raw materials inspection.
●Trade rejects sample analysis.
●Analysing carbonation retention samples and hourly samples.
●Receiving and analysing inter-plant product samples.
●Participating in Internal, National and International audits.
Royalty Hotels and Recreations Limited, Eket, AkwaIbom:
Nov 2010 to May 2011
Assistant Materials Manager.
●Coordinating the routine and special assigned duties of the warehouse staff.
●Ensuring that raw and processed foods received are of specified quantity and
description.
●Taking stock weekly and ensuring that a minimum stock level of items is not
reached.
●Ensuring that FIFO and FEFO are obeyed.
●Coordinating the shipping of food items to ExxonMobil offshore locations.
Royalty Hotels and Recreations Limited, Eket, AkwaIbom:
April 2010 to Nov 2010
Food Safety Coordinator.
●Coordinating Safety, Health and Environmental issues.
●Incoming foods inspection.
●Outgoing foods inspection.
●Ensuring adherence to HACCP, onshore and offshore (ExxonMobil).
●Conducting training on Food Safety and Hygiene for offshore catering personnel.
●Meeting with offshore platforms Superintendents and Welfare Committee
members on catering matters.
●Carrying out food safety audits on offshore locations (ExxonMobil).
Stalex Nigeria Limited, Barnawa, Kaduna:
Sept 2008 to April 2010.
Factory/Production Manager.
●Overseeing the extraction, refining and packaging of groundnut oil.
●Raw materials procurement.
●Coordinating plant equipment maintenance plan and equipment installation.
●Controlling the movement of raw and finished goods.
●Ensuring good hygienic practices within the plant premises.
●Handling of Staff salaries.
●Meeting with contractors, customers and Regulatory Agencies.
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Akwa Ibom:
March 2007 to March 2008 (NYSC).
Food Quality Inspector.
●Inspecting of raw and processed foods sent to 11 offshore platforms.
●Supervising food production at Bonny River Terminal (ExxonMobil-BRT).
●Inspecting of Cold rooms and Dry foods store in the Terminal.
●Conducting hygiene assessment on the food handlers.
●Collating of data from the daily meal sheets.
●Participating in Welfare Committee meetings to address food related issues.
Balko Foods Nigeria Limited, Barnawa, Kaduna:
2003 to 2004.
Factory/Production Manager.
●Supervising sachet water production from start to finish.
●Overseeing equipment maintenance.
●Keeping production, sales and expenditure records.
●Procurement of raw materials.
●Inventory management for raw materials and finished goods.
●Implementing good staff hygiene and general cleanliness of the plant.
●Handling of permanent and contract staff wages.
Skills
Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Analytical reasoning, Team work, Continuous improvement methodologies.
REFEREES
Alhaji Ahmad Sanusi. Mr. Olalekan Bello
Managing Director Production Planner
Stalex Foods Nigeria Limited Ajeast Nigeria Limited
Barnawa, Kaduna state. Agbara, Ogun state.
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