Gbenga Ajibade
Puurs-Sint-Amands
Summary
A dynamic , result-oriented Operations Coordinator with 13 years of enriching experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, business management, agriculture, and engineering. Demonstrated experience in creating and enforcing operational policies in line with production standards. Skilled in quality control, improvement opportunity identification, driving process enhancements, communication, leadership, and time management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP, with a Master of Science in progress from United International Business Schools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Coordinator
KEEAM Enterprises
Lagos
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded waste management initiatives that cut back on organic waste by 25% and shifted focus to composting methods.
- Sharpened forecasting accuracy by over 40%, driving down excess inventory and holding costs to 13%.
- Cut delivery times by 22%, which were replaced by a new logistics scheduling system.
- Work with business managers to document, pilot and appropriately review operational policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented new workflow processes that increased team output by 25% during peak harvest season.
- Cultivated good partnerships with local suppliers to mitigate the delays in acquiring farm produce as well as maintaining standard quality.
- Enhanced the level of quality for all produce items – reducing customer complaints by 15% through implementation of quality control measures.
- We had 15% cost savings on operations and processes through resource allocation adjustment.
Self-employed
Instantix Global Logistics
Johannesburg
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Attracted clients through online platforms, advertising, and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Built partnerships with local businesses and e-commerce companies.
- Managed customer data, maintained relationships, and tracked order history for future services.
- Assigned drivers and vehicles to orders based on capacity, time constraints, and proximity.
- Planned efficient delivery routes that minimized fuel costs, reduced delivery times, and avoided traffic bottlenecks.
- Ensured drivers followed traffic regulations and industry-specific rules, such as those related to weight limits, road permits, or safety.
- Tracked income and expenses, including vehicle maintenance, fuel costs, payroll, and taxes.
- Handled all issues related to delayed, and resolved disputes.
Quality Control Engineer
Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc
Warewa
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Implemented a new testing procedure that improved the consistency of cocoa powder quality, and this led to an 18% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Reduced the time required for quality inspections by 26%, by automating some testing procedures.
- Streamlined the batch sampling process, increased throughput in the production line by 15% without compromising quality.
- Achieved 100% compliance with international food safety standards, such as ISO 22000 and HACCP, during external audits over 4 consecutive years.
- Developed a comprehensive quality management system that passed industry certification audits with zero non-conformities.
- Lowered production costs by 8% through optimization of cocoa bean sorting and refining processes, without affecting product quality.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis of quality issues. This resulted in a 20% reduction in production downtimes.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by reducing water and energy consumption in the production process by 12%, through continuous monitoring and optimization.
- Collaborated with production and R&D teams to develop a new filtration system, improving overall product purity by 10%.
- Reduced the number of product recalls by 35% through proactive risk assessment and real-time quality monitoring systems.
- Reduced defect rates in cocoa products by 20% through enhanced quality control processes.
Junior Engineer
Nasarawa State Ministry of Works
Lafia
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Developed a data pipeline that allowed for real-time data processing and analysis.
- Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Maintained project team accomplishments by communicating essential information, reviewing open issues, and action items.
- Contributed information to team meetings and reports, and escalated project completion impediments.
- Maintained updated records of materials used in production processes.
Education
MSc - Supply Chain Management
United International Business Schools
Antwerpen11.2024
BEng - Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Niger State11.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Agriculture
- Logistics Operations
- Coordination Skills
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Leadership
- Socialization Processes
- Occupational health and Safety
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Decision Making Skills
- SAP
- MRP and ERP systems
- Logistics Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Operations Management
- Supply Ordering
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Logistics Oversight
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
Personal Information
Title: Operations Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for 5 consecutive months at KEEAM Enterprises
- Best team leader for 3 consecutive years at Multi-Trex Integrated Foods
- Safety and Compliance Excellence Award at Multi-Trex Integrated Foods
- Quality Excellence Award Multi-Trex Integrated Foods
- HIV/AIDS Peer Educator Award FUTMinna
- Nasarawa State Reforestation sensitisation Award
- Best Agrarian club president Award (NYSC)
Certification
- Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Management Udemy (March 2023)
- International General certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH)
Hybrid Consulting LTD, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria (July 2016 – March 2017) - Managing Safely (IOSH)
Kevron Consul3ng LTD, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria (Jan. 2017– Feb. 2017)
Affiliations
- Sports
- Fitness
- Music
- Socializing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
KEEAM Enterprises
10.2022 - 05.2023
Self-employed
Instantix Global Logistics
11.2017 - 08.2022
Quality Control Engineer
Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc
02.2012 - 07.2017
Junior Engineer
Nasarawa State Ministry of Works
10.2010 - 09.2011
MSc - Supply Chain Management
United International Business Schools
BEng - Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology
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