OYEBAMIJI DANIEL DARE

Operational Excellence Manager
Sango Ota, NG.

About

Results-driven Operational Excellence Manager with over a decade of expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, and Continuous Improvement within the FMCG and manufacturing industries. Proven ability to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement data-driven strategies, consistently enhancing productivity and achieving substantial cost savings. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to drive impactful operational outcomes.

Work

SWEET NUTRITION LIMITED (MR CHEF SEASONING BRAND)
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Operational Excellence Coordinator

Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated operational excellence initiatives and led comprehensive training programs to drive significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction.

Highlights

Facilitated TPM initiatives for 70+ staff (60 operators, 10 technicians), achieving a 30% reduction in unplanned downtime and equipment breakdowns, resulting in over #30M cost savings.

Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Centerlining Techniques, leading to consistent machine performance and enhanced operational reliability.

Championed OEE tracking and waste reduction efforts, achieving near-zero defects on production lines through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram, and DMAIC methodologies, effectively preventing recurring machine failures.

Ensured compliance with LOTO procedures and Risk Assessments, establishing a safer working environment and reducing operational risks.

SWEET NUTRITION LIMITED (MR CHEF SEASONING BRAND)
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Relief Production Coordinator

Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Led cross-functional production teams across multiple departments to consistently meet and exceed high-volume production targets during a temporary assignment.

Highlights

Managed daily operations across Wrapping, Powder Packing, and Packaging sections, ensuring 100% schedule adherence and continuous workflow.

Optimized labor and material planning, significantly improving resource utilization and reducing production bottlenecks.

Led SQCDSME meetings, proactively addressing operational challenges and driving productivity improvements across production lines.

NESTLE NIGERIA PLC
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Production Team Lead

Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised the operation and maintenance of seasoning cube wrapping machines, ensuring high-quality, defect-free production and enhancing team capabilities.

Highlights

Led AM Step 4 implementation, training operators on machine centerlining and early failure detection, significantly improving equipment reliability.

Applied Lean Manufacturing and TPM tools (5-Whys, DMAIC, GSTD) to improve overall production efficiency and reduce waste.

Utilized SAP to accurately track inventory levels and oversee material consumption, optimizing resource management in cube manufacturing processes.

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
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Technical Operator

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Operated and maintained advanced cigarette manufacturing machines, ensuring consistent production quality, throughput, and machine reliability.

Highlights

Operated GD121 and AF12 cigarette manufacturing machines, ensuring consistent production quality and high throughput.

Conducted preventive maintenance and machine overhauls, decreasing breakdown frequency by 25% and extending equipment lifespan.

Led CIL initiatives and defect fixing, ensuring high machine reliability and extended uptime across critical production assets.

Collaborated with engineers to implement process improvements and optimize machine performance, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.

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Internship Trainee

Nigeria

Summary

Assisted in production process optimization and maintenance support, contributing to efficiency improvements and waste reduction.

Highlights

Assisted in production process optimization initiatives, leading to efficiency improvements and measurable waste reduction.

Supported maintenance teams in sub-assembly overhauls and equipment servicing, contributing to operational continuity.

Collected and analyzed production data to identify trends and inform process performance improvements.

Education

THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Option

Grade: 4.2/5.0

THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND)

Mechanical Engineering

Grade: 3.9/5.0

Languages

English

Certificates

Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

Issued By

Coursera

Data Analytics for Project Management

Issued By

Udemy

Professional Certificate in Project Management

Issued By

Udemy

Introduction to Power BI

Issued By

DataCamp

Business Process Optimisation with Lean Six Sigma

Issued By

Udemy

Introduction to Statistics

Issued By

DataCamp

Data Visualisation with PowerBI Simplified

Issued By

Udemy

The Complete PowerPoint Design and Delivery Course for 2024

Issued By

Udemy

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Issued By

Human Capital Partners, Ikoyi, Lagos

City & Guilds of London (IVQ Level 3)

Issued By

City & Guilds of London

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning

Issued By

City & Guilds of London

Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

Issued By

Coursera

Introduction to Marketing

Issued By

Coursera

Operations and Supply Chain Decisions and Metrics

Issued By

Coursera

Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

Issued By

Coursera

Basic First Aid/CPR

Issued By

Novelle Centre, Lagos

Environmental Impact Assessment

Issued By

Novelle Centre, Lagos

HSE level 1 (Award in Health and Safety at Work)

Issued By

Novelle Centre, Lagos

HSE level 2 (Risk Assessment Practical Application)

Issued By

Novelle Centre, Lagos

HSE level 3 (Award in Environmental Assessment)

Issued By

Novelle Centre, Lagos

Intensive Fire Fighting and Prevention

Issued By

Ministry of Works and Transport, Department of Fire Services, Oyo State, Nigeria

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodologies.

Process Optimization

Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), IL6S, WCM, Autonomous Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance.

Operational Efficiency

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Improvement, Waste Reduction Strategies.

Project Management

Project Management, Data Analytics.

Quality & Compliance

Food Safety, GMP Compliance, Risk Assessment, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Workplace Safety Compliance.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

SAP.

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.

Leadership & Development

Team Leadership, Training, Coaching.

Interests

Reading

John Grisham novels.

Music

Playing drums.

Professional Development

Process Optimisation Research.