Manufacturing operations manager

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Summary A Results oriented technical manager with practical experience in the management of all faucets of Manufacturing and Maintenance operations in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. A strong advocate of the use of cross-functional teams and TPM methodologies to improve plant efficiencies and leading them to achieve desired results (High Productivity and efficiencies; Continuous process improvements; Quality products and safer work environment). Communicating and relating with people effectively; and making critical decisions during challenges.

Skills • TPM Implementation

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving skills

Verbal and Written Communication

leadership and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical skills.

Cross-Functional Team Development

Plant operation and maintenance skills.

Decision Making

Project Management

Mechanical Systems Installation

Budgeting

Quality Control Management

Computer literate with proficiency in

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. SAP

Experience 03/2020 - 08/2022

Head of Engineering, Grand Cereals Ltd. (UAC) Jos Plateau State

Had the overall responsibility and accountability for the Engineering function across the two business plants in Nigeria which included both people and budgetary management

Provided Strategic and tactical guidance for implementing engineering strategy and operational goals to exceed customer expectations for plant availability, product quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing and driving engineering excellence

Work closely with key stakeholders (customer service, manufacturing, sales/marketing and customers) regarding technical support of their activities.

Striving for best-in-class service delivery and business practices, managing teams and projects across the business.

Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them to develop new skills.

Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.

Facilitate, direct and drive implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives across all engineering related areas of the business.

Ensures that the facility complies with all legal requirements, company policies, standard business practices and requirements.

Some key achievements were:

Drew up and implemented the company asset care management policy across two plants

Created and implemented maintenance procedures (task lists, checklists and SOPs). Emmanuel Imohiosen

+234 803-***-**** • adswar@r.postjobfree.com • Jos, 930101 Nigeria

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Due to stress on Forex, successfully pioneered the production of some spare parts in house and in Nigeria thereby achieving a saving of about =N= 72,000,000 naira in 2021

Achieved zero loss time due to accident in year 2021 through focused identification and elimination of potential hazards.

Reduce spare parts stock out level by 27% through local fabrication and order lead time reduction.

Pioneered the implementation of technician's machine ownership and effective preventive maintenance scheduling and execution activities that led to the following achievements:

Increase of average plants OEE from 52% to 73% (2021 target 75%).

Reduced unplanned stops from 17% to 8% (2022 target 5.0%).

Increased mean time between failures from 3 hours to 7.3 hours (Target 8 hours).

Reduced mean time to repair from 1.4 hours to 0.5 hour.

Executed equipment redesign from mesh gear conveyor to dual electric motor conveyor that led to the drop of 27% downtime on fish feed Line B.

Eliminated the environmental pollution from dust from grains during intake operation through the design and erection of dust collection cyclones and filter units.

Took lead in the outsourcing and registration of some Engineering services to external Professional Services/Support as approved by Management after my recommendation. 04/2018 - 03/2020

Pack. Operations and Maintenance Manager, Bralima (Heineken Congo).

In collaboration with other departments, articulated the strategic direction and objectives of the business, communicate same to the staff and drove the implementation of the manufacturing strategy

In alignment with the organization business procedures and guidelines take ownership and provide leadership to the manufacturing teams/operations in a manner that guarantees desired productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety

Perform Short, Mid & Long-term capacity planning and materials requirements to ensure that production always have the needed raw materials during manufacturing operations

Based on the annual production plan and in conjunction with the Finance team, Prepare the annual budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and ensure achievement of planned budgets through optimization of resources

Develops a high performance, engaged staff through education, training, coaching, and teamworking.

Plan and execute both preventive and breakdown maintenance activities Some key achievements were:

Leveraging on my communication and Collaborative skills, liaised positively with Brewing and Logistics departments in a manner that reduced line changeover by about 62%

Increased the OEE of the bottling line from 35% to 48.5% (2019 target 50%)

Drove beer loss on the bottling line from 1.7% to 0.8% (2098 target 1.0%)

Drove Preform Loss on the CSD line from 1.5% to 0.6% (2019 target 0.8%)

Reduced mean time to repair from 1.2 hours to 0.8 hour and increased mean time between failures from 5.3 hours to 8.2 hours.

04/2016 - 03/2018

Engineering Manager, Perfetti Van Melle. Agbara, Ogun State

Was responsible for leading and developing the Engineering team, including directing, coordinating and exercising authority for planning, organization, leadership and completion of Engineering projects and activities

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Also coordinated the preventive and breakdown maintenance programs and activities aimed to achieve timely resolution to breakdowns

Assigned task to technicians based on capabilities and noticed expertise

Documented and prepared periodical maintenance progress reports and maintenance logs

Track budget and implement measures to reduce cost without compromising on quality Some key achievements were:

Drove machine availability from 65% to 87% through optimization of maintenance, which led to an increase in production volume from 100 tons/week to 220 tons/week

Reduced mean time to repair from 2 hours to 1.2 hours and increased meantime between failures from 4 hours to 10 hours

Successfully solved a recurrent problem of cooling on center jelly line thereby increasing line efficiency from 42% to 72%

Successfully set up the spare parts store from scratch. 04/2015 - 03/2016

Facility Manager, Calabar International Convention Centre, CICC

Managed and prioritized repair needs

Developed and implemented the waste management plan

Efficiently oversaw selection and on-going contracts with outside vendors

Ensured that the complex complies with all current legislation to site safety

Monitored all essential building systems and performed other required duties 09/2013 - 03/2015

Packaging Manager, Accra Brewery Limited (SABMiller) Accra, Ghana

In collaboration with other management team members develop and implement the manufacturing plan.

Define and implement performance indicators and ensure periodical reporting of actual performance against predefines targets.

Lead and manage the manufacturing plan and processes, shape them to fit best with the business immediate needs in order to meet and deliver continuously the desired results.

Ensure that the installations are managed and operated in a technically sound, safe and environmentally acceptable manner, by complying with all relevant requirements and practices Achieve desired OEE target through the management of plant’s Availability, Performance and Quality parameters.

Drive the plant reliability through root cause analysis, and planning and execution of preventive and breakdown maintenance activities

Identify bottle necks, define and execute operational improvement programs to address identified bottle necks and carry out horizontal replication when successful.

Develop shift team leaders, operators and reporting managers through delegation of responsibilities and appropriate authority to achieve maximum efficiency through proper use of Competencies, Materials, Machinery and Methods Some key achievements were:

Achieved the highest ever production quantity during 2013 and 2014 thereby making production to exceed sales demand for years 2013 and 2014

Reduced product loss from average 1.4% to 0.94% through focused identification and elimination of responsible causes and institution of sustainable measures to hold the gains

Increased bottling hall hygiene score from average 46% to 72%

Reduced water usage from 2.4 hl/hl to 1.25hl/hl through a strategy of water recovery.

Improved quality product presentation from 8,231 defects parts per million to 2,448.

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04/2012 - 08/2013

Packaging Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, (Heineken Opco) Ota.

To translate and cascade down Heineken Opco vision and mission into department strategy, objectives, priorities and targets and create commitment to implement

Create a hygienic environment, ensure 5S and a safe working environment in the packaging department by ensuring that all safety procedures are followed at all time

Produce in accordance with Heineken quality standard and in a manner that meets the operational output plan, reduction of operational losses as breakdowns and changeover

Develop the packaging team through leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Implement TPM routes, participate in pillar teams and steering committee activities

Develop the department budgets and manage operational cost,

Reduce energy and water usage by following energy reduction routes in TPM methodology

Implement new product introductions

Some key achievements were:

Increased the OPI for bottling lines from 44.4% to 67%, and canning line from 60% to 68%

A substantial cost savings by reducing can loss average from 1.2% to 0.6%, and bottle loss average from 1.7% to 0.8% (An annual savings of $89,616.33 and $163,344.00 respectively)

Delivered multi-million Naira monthly savings in cost by reducing product loss, water, and caustic soda consumption that achieved annual savings of $109,683.36, $26,064.12, and

$12,699.93 respectively

Pass all Opco TPM audits for all Pillars and the brewery. 05/2011 - 03/2012

Brewing Maintenance Engr, Nigerian Breweries Plc, (Heineken Opco) Ama

Focal point for all the technical and maintenance activities related to the production assets in brewing department

Planned and executed both breakdown and preventive maintenance programs

Handled optimization of equipment through re-designing and implementing maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods

Prepared annual maintenance budget, monitored and controlled maintenance costs, tools, stores, and equipment.

Ensure compliance to safety procedures during execution of maintenance works Some key achievements were:

Planned and executed the first ever overhaul of brewing equipment in 8 years

Through maintenance time optimization, increased the average daily number of brews from 11 brews per day to average 12.5 brews per day

Reduced spare parts sock out incidence by 60%

Increased meantime between failures from 12 to 16 hours and reduced meantime to repair from 3 hours to 1.6 hours.

04/2008 - 04/2011

TPM Coordinator, Nigerian Breweries Plc, (Heineken) Lagos

Ensure that implementation of TPM program is in line with Heineken roadmap (standards, planning and benefits/savings) and report to Opco and the Region

Educate all brewery staff about the added value of the TPM program

Give regular support to teams, pillars and all staff through coaching, training and auditing

Identify problems/weak points in the implementation process and Implement counter measures according to standards in TPM tools to address them

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Evaluate the TPM progress and execute all brewery TPM audit (including reporting)

Stay up to date with all TPM developments at regional level and copy and implement new improvement ideas in the brewery

Some key achievements were:

Increased Bottling line OEE from 52% to 68% and canning line from 72% to 87%

Reduced truck turnaround time from 95 minutes to 43 minutes within the brewery

Redesigned the filler cleaning system and reduced daily cleaning time by 30%,

Creatively reduced water (12% to 7%) and glue consumption (6.7% to 4.5%)

Reduced spare parts lead times by 55% by sourcing of some spares locally

Achieved a 95% completion in compiling manufacturing operations check list and SOPs for all machines.

10/2000 - 03/2008

Shift Packaging Engr. Nigerian Breweries Plc (Heineken Nigeria), Lagos

Optimize Plant Equipment Availability, Process Performance of Packaging Line efficiency

Manage Planned Maintenance System Integrity and Optimal Usage of equipment.

Drive continuous improvement Principles and Practices, and Lead the Change Process

Manage Maintenance Budget Cost and internal Capex projects and annual plant overhaul.

Maintain and calibrate packaging instrumentation integrity.

Manage, develop and update engineering maintenance standards and maintenance team 01/1997 - 09/2000

Shift Assistant Engr. Nigerian Breweries Plc (Heineken Nigeria) Aba.

Assisted staff with complex technical support issues, resulting in prompt resolution.

Prepared budget, manpower, scheduling and material reports and plans.

Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities. 04/1995 - 12/1996

Trainee Assistant Engineer Nigerian Breweries Plc, Lagos

Went through a rigorous 18 months training schedule covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, workshop practice, Brewing and utilities management. Education and

Training

07/2022 - Diploma, Manufacturing Operations Management. Alison, Ireland 08/2022 - Diploma, Workplace safety and health. Alison, Ireland 02/2008 - M. Engineering, Technical Management

University of Applied Science, Emden/Leer, Germany 09/1992 - BSc., Mechanical Engineering

University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

01/1987 - West African School Certificate (WASC)

Holy Trinity Grammar School, Edo

Certifications Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for production and Quality systems – Alison Ireland

Project Management – 2022 in progress

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