Experience

Meaders Feeds Ltd

• Mauritius
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Pandagric Novum Limited

• Nigeria
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GM-Maintenance

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Oversee the maintenance and repairs of equipment, tools and machineries used for daily business operations Lead all facilities, machineries, and equipment maintenance and improvement efforts Oversee timely repair and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and machineries Champion periodic audit of company tools and equipment and prompt repairs or replacement where necessary Prepare annual maintenance budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals in compliance with company policy guidelines Work with the Head, Human Resources to establish maintenance process metrics and develop a system to achieve and maintain unit performance at targeted level Maintain manufacturing assets and facilities, machinery parts inventory; monitor purchase orders, and invoice approvals Contribute to the design and implementation of best practice facility and machinery maintenance strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve overall company performance Build, nurture and maintain healthy relationships with internal and external customers of the maintenance unit Work with the HSE Manager to put in place mechanisms to reduce operational risks at the maintenance workshop Promote a positive team atmosphere and establish a good working relationship with all maintenance staff (casual and permanent) Make recommendations (if need be) with good business justification for the acquisition of more equipment and tools for production activities Oversee daily operations of direct and indirect reports in the office and in the maintenance workshop Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources if need be Participate in skill enhancement programmes required for self and team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities Show less



Honeywell Flour Mills Plc

• Nigeria
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Engineering Mill Manger

  • Apr 2006 - Dec 2020

  -Overseeing all Engineering and maintenance functions for the factory operations – Managing Operations and Engineering of flour mills (Roller Mills, Chain and Screw Conveyors, Catwalks, Cyclones, Bag Packers, Hopers, Chutes, Compressed Air Lines, Hydraulic Systems, Printing Lines, High Speed pacing lines, Combicleaner, Aspiration Channels, Redresser, Impact Detachers, Scourer, Flow Balancer, Bucket elevators, Vibro Motors, Plantsifters, Purifier) In an environment where production runs 24/7, 365. -Ensuring all plant and operations run optimally – conducting maintenance, anticipating problems, planning and order materials and spares locally and internationally, maintaining optimal inventory -Maintaining operations that produce 2 610 metric tons per day with a storage facility that store up to USD12 million in grain at any given time. -Managing all breakdown, repairs, maintenance, installations and special improvements projects – reporting to the Chief Engineer in all matters. -Negotiation contracts for refurbishment and new installation projects – negotiating with service providers, overseeing quality & delivery. -Compiling and implementing mechanical and electrical training courses for Engineering staff. -Upgrading of existing production lines, together with the adaptation of the software of the current PLC’s to accommodate the new production line in conjunction with OEM, -Managing maintenance, repairs and shutdowns, procurement and inventory -Training Engineering and Production staff, transferring knowledge. -In the absence of the Wheat Discharge Manager: o Managing operations and Engineering of the Wheat discharge plant (grain silos, Conveyor systems facilitating offload of grain from ships) – in an environment when delays, slow operations result in high demurrage costs. o Maintaining operations that discharge 6 000 metric ton per day, and storage facilities that store up to USD12 million in grain value at any given time. Show less



MEADOW FEEDS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Dairy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Workshop Manager

  • Feb 1987 - Mar 2006

  - Overseeing all Engineering and maintenance functions for the factory operations – Managing Operations and Engineering of animal feed mill (Mixers, Chain and Screw Conveyors, Grinders, Catwalks, Cyclones, Pelleters, Coolers, Bag Packers, Mono Pumps, Hoppers, Chutes, Compressed Air Lines, Molasses Lines, Steam lines, Boilers, Presses, Guillotine, Water Lines, Hydraulic Pump Systems, Printing Lines, Condensation Tank) In an environment where production runs 24/7, 365. - Ensuring all plant and operations run optimally – conducting maintenance, anticipating problems. - Maintaining operations that produce 2 640 metric tons per day with a storage capacity of 57 600 metric tons per month. - Managing all breakdown, repairs, maintenance, installations and special improvements projects – reporting to the Engineering General Manager in all matters. - Negotiation contracts for refurbishment and new installation projects – negotiating with service providers, overseeing quality & delivery. - Sourcing and importing spare parts, maintaining optimal inventory. - Compiling and implementing mechanical and electrical training courses for Engineering staff. - Upgrading of existing production lines, together with the adaptation of the software of the current PLC’s to accommodate the new production line. - Managing maintenance, repairs and shutdowns, procurement and inventory. - Managing budgets, planning and improvement in output and quality. Show less