Plant Manager Resources

SAMUEL UGHU

E-mail: **********@*****.***, **********@*******.*** Tel No: 234 802-***-****

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-ughu-68705a32/

PROFILE

-Full scope Human Resources Professional with 20+ years’ experience spread with leading local and multinational Publicly quoted companies and conglomerates

-Sectoral experience across Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Logistics, Mining and Telecommunications sectors with commodities such as flour, sugar, glass, steel, cement, and paint

-Keenly interested in a HR Function Head/Director or Business Leader/C-Level opportunity with regional or international coverage

COMPETENCE AREAS

Recruitment and Selection

Human Resources Business Partnership

Talent Management

Industrial and Employee Relations

HR Development c Management

Employee Engagement

Performance Management

Learning and Development

Succession Planning

Compensation and Benefits

Human Resources Operations

Community Relations

WORK EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

1.Human Resources Manager (Fixed Term Contract), Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (February to September 2022) https://www.tict-ng.com/

TICT is a multinational provider of Logistics Services and the successful concessionaire and long-term lease agreement for the management of Terminal B, Tincan Island Port.

reported to the Chief Operating Officer and had 4 direct reports

achieved 33% cost saving during the recruitment of drivers and auxiliary staff

project managed the implementation of PeopleHum Human Resources Information System

managed corporate stakeholder/regulatory interface with NECA, Pencom, ITF, NSITF, Ministry of Labour, Unions, TUC and NLC

designed competency framework, compensation and rewards programmes and job analysis as well as job description bank

managed employee headcount and provided company-wide and function wide Human Resources support

coordinated payroll compliance, learning and development strategies and activities, performance management, disciplinary and grievance management processes, vendor management and corporate and regulatory compliance for the Human Resources function

2.Senior Human Resources Manager, African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (November 2019 to February 2021) https://anrml.com/

ANMRL is committed to backward integration for its steel production and has acquired multiple mining and exploration licenses in various minerals across over 15 sites.

reported to the Human Resources Director and had 3 direct reports

reduced cost per hire and average time to recruit through a service agreement with a labour service provider

designed and implemented business-wide Human Resources strategy to enable the organizational strategic plan

provided business support to drive effective change management across the business

drove the development, integration and implementation of Human Resources services, practices, policies, and procedures

managed the Performance Management system and the development of an Integrated HR/Payroll system

coordinated employee relations, disciplinary and employee grievance processes and procedures

coordinated internal and external stakeholder relations with senior management, Unions, and regulatory agencies

managed oversight on recruitment, onboarding, remuneration and talent management activities

provided strategic advice and guidance to the senior management on key Human Resources and Employee issues

drove the agenda and related initiatives and actions for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the business

provided guidance on contract interpretation, investigation and a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances

3.Group Employee Relations and Communications Manager, BUA Group International (December 2016 to October 2019) https://buagroup.com/

BUA Group is a leading manufacturing conglomerate with business interests across various sectors of the African economy.

reported to the Group Head, Human Resources and had 2 direct reports

managed the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, projects, and interventions Group-wide

introduced the quarterly employee recognition scheme to recognize and reward employees

coordinated Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, Internal Communications and Conflict Resolution functions

managed liaison with Unions, Managers, Senior Managers and Business leaders

managed the organization’s employee longevity and retirement recognition programs

managed team building, team bonding and employee engagement initiatives

provided guidance on labour laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.

4.Human Resources Service Manager, Frigoglass Nigeria Plc. (January 2015 to November 2016) https://www.frigoglass.com/

Frigoglass is a strategic partner to the world’s top beverage brands and is a principal supplier of glass packaging within the high growth markets of West Africa.

reported to the Human Resources Manager, Nigeria and the Plant Manager

designed and effected a Learning and Development strategy across the plant

managed interface, relations, and negotiations with Junior and Senior Staff Unions/Associations as well as discussions with host and neighbouring communities

designed and implemented programmes to foster an employee friendly atmosphere, a conducive work environment and drive employee productivity

managed Staff Compensation and Benefits at the Plant level while reporting to the Head Office on variance analysis

coordinated the implementation of approved Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project for host and neighboring communities

coordinated the implementation of yearly and monthly welfare items for staff

5.Head, Human Resources and Administration, VDT Communications Limited, (May 2009 to January 2015) https://vdtcomms.com/

VDT is a leading Broadband communication corporate service provider with leased fiber optic trunks to 36 States and the FCT in Nigeria.

reported to the Managing Director and had 6 direct reports

introduced the Sales Force Quarterly achievement scheme

spearheaded the design and set up of a Management Trainee Program

negotiated and implemented the introduction of SAGE VIP Human Resources Information System

developed Human Resources strategies and policies that increased the bottom line

drove talent management and organizational development initiatives that resulted in 100% staff retention across a 3-year period

led efficient planning and management of all Culture, Learning and Development programs in improving set skill for optimum utilization

coordinated the automation and implementation of the Balance Score Card as a management tool in the assessment of corporate and individual performance

coordinated Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits Administration, Corporate Insurance policies and statutory compliance

managed all the Corporate Offices and maintenance of fleet of company cars

prepared annual departmental budgets with inputs from team members with focus areas including CAPEX and recurrent expenditure plans and monitoring of actual versus budget figures

6.Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc., (May 2002 to April 2009) https://www.fmnplc.com/

FMN is a leading manufacturing conglomerate with business interests across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Assistant Training Manager, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc., (January 2004 to April 2009)

coordinated and manpower planning, staff training and employee development

managed the identification of training needs via the processing of all mid-year and end of year appraisal forms and providing relevant advice and interventions to address needs

achieved 85% success in claims processing and obtaining approvals with ITF for all training programs

coordinated the company educational policy and the maintenance of a well-equipped library.

managed liaison, negotiations and contracts with training service providers and drove quality checks and compliance

Personnel Officer, Immigration and Travels (May 2002 to December 2003)

coordinated the process for obtaining business permit and expatriate quota to facilitate business investments including renewal of all expatriate quota

coordinated the regularization of all expatriates employed to work in Nigeria to avoid regulatory sanctions and default

coordinated the purchase of air tickets for local, international, and expatriate staff

facilitated the processing of obtaining Temporary Work Permit (TWP) for visitors on short term visits and chartering of Airplane for official duties outside Lagos

processed visas and traveling documents for expatriate and directors and other staff on company assigned projects

coordinated hotel accommodation for visitors and expatriates at company preferred hotels

7.Administrative/Personnel Officer, IPWA Plc., (September 1999 to April 2002) https://ipwaplc.com/

IPWA Plc. Is a leading paint manufacturing company that has a record of being the first company to manufacture paint in Nigeria and the second paint company to be established in the country.

managed employee wages and salaries administration

coordinated staff welfare and management of Industrial Relations activities

coordinated administration of different insurance policies and management of Office supplies and general administrative functions

EDUCATION

Senior Management Program, Lagos Business School, 2010

Master’s in Industrial and Labour Relations, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 2007

B.Sc., Political Science, Edo State University, Ekpoma, Edo State, 1997

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Member Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), 2000

Member Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD), 2011

TRAININGS ATTENDED

Proficiency in the use of HRIS application by PeopleHum HRIS

Balanced Scorecard Training by Balanced Scorecard West Africa

Master Class in Human Resource Management Training by People Source Consulting

Human Resource Management Class by Kendor Consulting

54th Advanced Course on Human Resources and Industrial Relations by NECA

ITIL Foundation Certification by Digital Jewels Consulting

Advanced Human Resource Management Training by Tom Associates

Navision Financials (list all the dates and service providers)

Human Manager (System Specs)

TMD Human Manager

Sage ERP: VIP Payroll, HR Premier and Employee Self Service (ESS)

Learning Management System Training

Advanced Excel Training

IFRS Training

Cross Organizational Boundary Reinforcing Alignment (COBRA) Training, 2017

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