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ABDUL-MUMEEN SAEED

Kumasi

Summary

Seasoned Industrial Performance Director and Plant Director with 18+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering operations across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Proven expertise in driving operational excellence, cost optimisation, and sustainability initiatives for multinational corporations like Danone, Fan Milk Plc (a Danone Company), and Diageo/Guinness Ghana Breweries. Adept at implementing Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and IWS methodologies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve asset reliability. Strong background in CAPEX management, HSE compliance, and cross-functional team leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Performance Director – Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Danone SSA
04.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Danone Company
  • Oversee manufacturing operations, engineering, and continuous improvement across Danone’s SSA sites, ensuring alignment with global standards (Danone Management Way, IWS).
  • End-to-End Site Operations Leadership.
  • Oversee all manufacturing operations across SSA, including:
  • Capital Projects Excellence ($5M+ annual budget)
  • Engineering Maintenance (OEE improvement from 65% to 82%)
  • Manufacturing Excellence (Lean/TPM implementation)
  • Integrated HSE & Quality Management Systems (Achieved 100% GFSI certification)
  • Performance Management System
  • Quantitative Metrics:
  • Volume Growth: Delivered 22% production increase through bottleneck analysis
  • HSE: Reduced LTIs by 40% via behavioral safety programs
  • Quality: Maintained 99.8% compliance through SPC controls
  • Cost: Achieved 12% reduction via waste minimisation (5S/Kaizen)
  • Qualitative Metrics:
  • Drove maturity improvements in:
  • HSE Systems (Diageo Global Standards compliance)
  • Maintenance Excellence (RCM implementation)
  • Manufacturing (IWS/TPM adoption)
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Productivity Projects:
  • Led FI initiatives yielding $3.2M annual savings
  • Engineered capacity expansion projects (+1.2M cases/year output)
  • Continuous Improvement:
  • Implemented Danone Management Way across 5 sites
  • Trained 120+ staff in IWS methodologies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Established governance framework for KPI delivery (Daily Tier meetings)
  • Conducted monthly performance reviews with Site Directors
  • Built trust through frontline engagement (Gemba walks)
  • Systems Optimization
  • Developed a predictive maintenance program (25% MTBF improvement)
  • Implemented inventory control system ($1.2M working capital reduction)
  • Introduced digital performance dashboards (Real-time OEE tracking)
  • Key Achievements Highlight:
  • Delivered $5.6M cumulative cost savings (2023-2024)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 18% through utilities optimization
  • ️ Achieved Zero LTIs for 400+ consecutive days
  • Implemented CI culture yielding 30+ implemented employee ideas/year
  • A Danone Company

Plant Director

Fan Milk Plc.
11.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Danone Company
  • Full P&L accountability for manufacturing operations across Capital Projects, Engineering, Production (450+ FTE), Packaging, HSE, and Quality at West Africa’s largest dairy processing facility.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Orchestrate daily operations of 3 production lines (120M liters/year capacity), achieving 98% OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) through:
  • Lean Daily Management (SIM1-SIM5 tiered meetings)
  • Predictive maintenance (SAP-PM driven, reducing downtime by 32%)
  • Capacity optimization (22% output increase via line balancing)
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Spearheaded Danone Way (Damaway) initiatives:
  • $2.1M annual savings from waste reduction (5S/Kaizen)
  • 15% energy cost reduction via solar integration & compressor optimization
  • First-time GFSI certification through digital quality control systems
  • HSE & Quality Governance
  • Implement safetyWISE2 framework:
  • Zero LTIs for 18+ months
  • 40% reduction in near-misses through behavioral safety programs
  • Maintain 99.7% product quality via SPC and automated QC checks
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Manage 28M annual OPEX and 5M CAPEX budgets:
  • 12% cost/ton reduction through yield improvement projects
  • AI-driven demand forecasting (98% raw material utilization)
  • People & Culture
  • Transform workforce capability:
  • Trained 150+ staff in TPM/Damaway methodologies
  • 360 feedback system improving engagement scores by 35%
  • Succession planning for 12 critical roles
  • Strategic Execution
  • Lead West Africa Master Plan:
  • $7M capacity expansion (new aseptic line commissioning)
  • Digital transformation (MES rollout for real-time OEE tracking)
  • A Danone Company

Head of Maintenance & Engineering - Ghana Operations

Wilmar Africa Limited
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Led technical operations for 5 manufacturing sites, including:
  • Special Fats Limited (GSFIL)
  • Africa Consumer Products Limited (ACPL)
  • Wilmar Africa (Oil Refinery, Packaging & Margarine Plant)
  • Benso Oil Plantation (BOP)
  • Implemented a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program, improving MTBF by 25%
  • Managed $3.2M annual maintenance budget with 15% cost reduction through SAP optimization
  • Spearheaded $1.8M in capital projects, including refinery upgrades

Technical Manager - West Africa

Fan Milk Plc.
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Directed technical operations across:
  • Utilities management (steam, water, refrigeration)
  • Cold chain asset reliability (40% downtime reduction)
  • Energy optimization (12% cost savings)
  • Managed $5M in capital/minor projects, including:
  • Water treatment plant upgrade
  • Solar power integration project
  • Implemented a computerized maintenance management system (Maximo)

Engineering & Asset Care Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
03.2015 - 11.2019
  • Achieved site KPIs through:
  • 82% OEE (from 65%) via TPM implementation
  • 30% reduction in utility costs
  • Zero safety incidents for 24 months
  • Led $4M capacity expansion project
  • Implemented Diageo Global Engineering Standards
  • Managed team of 45 engineers and technicians

Packaging Maintenance Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Improved packaging line reliability from 68% to 85%
  • Reduced changeover time by 35% through SMED
  • Managed a $1.2M maintenance budget

Site Asset Care Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Implemented Perfect Plant program

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Wrexham Glyndwr University
UK
04.2023

MSc. - Supply Chain Management

Coventry University
London
10.2019

BSc. - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi
01.2006

Diploma in Packaging - Modules 1 & 2

Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD)
London

Skills

  • Continuous improvement and lean management
  • Project oversight and budgeting
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Predictive maintenance and compliance
  • Change management strategies
  • Cost reduction and efficiency
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Quality management in manufacturing

References

  • Isaac Tosu, Supply Chain Director, Diageo, Isaac.A.Tosu@diageo.com, +233 054 431 1861
  • Kafui Ntow, Group Human Resource and Admin Director, Devtraco Group, kafuintow@yahoo.com, +233 24 330 4175
  • Alen Godwin, Operation Director West Africa, Fan Milk Plc, godwin.alen@danone.com, +233 552559520

Skills

Strategic problem-solving, Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies, Team development, Performance management, Manufacturing excellence, Energy and utilities optimization, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP PM & MM, Maximo

Personal Information

  • Age: 41
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Industrial Performance Director – Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Danone SSA
04.2023 - Current

Plant Director

Fan Milk Plc.
11.2022 - Current

Head of Maintenance & Engineering - Ghana Operations

Wilmar Africa Limited
10.2021 - 11.2022

Technical Manager - West Africa

Fan Milk Plc.
11.2019 - 10.2021

Engineering & Asset Care Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
03.2015 - 11.2019

Packaging Maintenance Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
02.2014 - 03.2015

Site Asset Care Manager

Guinness Ghana Breweries
01.2006 - 01.2014

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Wrexham Glyndwr University

MSc. - Supply Chain Management

Coventry University

BSc. - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Diploma in Packaging - Modules 1 & 2

Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD)

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