Adeyemi Jinadu
Aalst
Summary
A highly skilled Process Engineer with extensive experience leading complex projects across the Food and FMCG sectors. Proven track record of driving productivity and cost savings through the strategic application of data analytics, process innovation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Barry Callebaut
02.2019 - Current
- Led multi-million-euro improvement projects, including €1M MUV savings through yield optimisation and waste reduction.
- Served as Innovation & Improvement Engineer on a €1M VLAIO-funded multi-partner project, from concept to plant rollout.
- Provided technical support to 30+ liquid factories and 120+ production lines worldwide, improving reliability and uptime.
- Supported multi-site trials and standardised new technologies across plants for consistent performance.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma to identify losses, implement corrective actions, and sustain yield and process stability.
- Partnered with reliability teams to optimise preventive maintenance and reduce emergency downtime.
- Drove sustainability initiatives, cutting CO2 emissions, water use, and production waste.
R&D Project Manager, Hand Dish Wash Detergent
Procter & Gamble
02.2010 - 02.2019
- Developed and launched a hand dish liquid formulation that gained market share from a leading competitor in the DACH region.
- Delivered $10M annual savings by driving product reformulation and manufacturing process improvements.
- Led process design and start-up of a new multi-million-dollar production line, achieving 30% scrap reduction and improved operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented experimental protocols and data analysis tools to enable evidence-based process optimisation.
Education
Executive MBA -
Quantic School of Business and Technology
07.2023
MSc - Chemical Process Engineering
University College London
10.2010
BSc - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos
12.2006
Skills
- Fluid Dynamics & Rheology of Complex Food Systems
- Process Validation and Commissioning
- Statistical Process Control
- Problem Solving Principles
- Project Management (PMP Certified since 2018)
- Business Intelligence and Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, JMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology
- Project Financial Analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback, Sensitivity Analysis)
- AI-Enhanced Process Improvement (PMI)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
Yoruba
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Project Manager
Barry Callebaut
02.2019 - Current
R&D Project Manager, Hand Dish Wash Detergent
Procter & Gamble
02.2010 - 02.2019
MSc - Chemical Process Engineering
University College London
BSc - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos
Executive MBA -
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Leadership
Managing Director & Board Member, DCLM Belgium (~150 members)
- Appointed as the Managing Director and members of Board of Directors of DCLM (~150 member community)
- Led vision definition and communication to DCLM members
- Organize regular capacity building training for DCLM community volunteers and members
- Coordinate regular empowerment and mentoring programs for youths within the community
Hobbies
- Speaking and training
- Reading
- Cooking
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