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Lookman Yusuff

Lookman Yusuff

Director of Operations ( Factory Management)
Accra

Summary

Experienced director of operations with almost 20 years of international experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.

Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Well-versed in Industry standards in FMCG.

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Experienced Job Title proficient in managing Industry operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Manager

Nestlé
06.2021 - Current
  • Ghana (Tema Factory)
  • The site manager ( Factory Manager) of a complex production site
  • The factory has 5 plants in its site with each plant producing different cateogry of products ranging from Infant Cereals, Evaporated Milk, Cocoa malt beverages, Coffee mixes etc .The total number of permanent employees are almost 580
  • The cost of production is 197 MCHF
  • Key responsibility is leading the entire team to deliver on business objectives, cost optimsation , ensuring supply, right safety and quality culture with excel in internal and external compliance while also developing the people for future needs of the business and self actualisation.
  • Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
  • Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $Amount in Timeframe.
  • Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
  • Drove productivity and financial performance and managed achievement of corporate and factory level metric goals.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.

Factory Manager

Nestle Angola
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Total transformation of the factory to bring it to the expected standard in line with best practices
  • Improved plant performance to ensure supply and cost of production reduction
  • The factory was also set up to become a diversified product category production site
  • A key success is the reorientation of the factory team to have a growth mindset.

Plant Manager

Culinary, Nestle Nigeria PLC
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • This involved total management of the Culinary Plant (Production, Maintenance and People) to deliver the business objectives on cost, safety of people and equipment, Compliance to legislations and internal controls, quality and food safety of products and people development
  • During this period, a high performing team with passion for excellence was developed, the capacity of existing lines was increased through productivity initiatives and the plant was transformed for future business growth.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • This involved identification of improvement projects in the factory and coach selected people to execute the projects in line with the business objectives
  • During this period, the culinary plant and Factory Supply Chain were supported to deliver 2 key projects in manufacturing and reduction of truck waiting times in the factory.

Simplicity Manager

Zone-AOA Technical Management
Vevey, Montreux Switzerland
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • This involved working with the 13 markets in the Zone, the experts in Nestle Product & Technology Centers, the Strategic Business Units across all categories to identify opportunities to harmonize, simplify and reduce the complexities associated with our purchasing specifications and product recipes
  • During this period, through the process put in place and the engagement of all stakeholders, we were able to achieve more than the set objectives of material purchasing specification
  • I also put in place the sustainability plan for this project.

Senior Analyst

Nestle Performance Acceleration Team
Vevey , Montreux Switzerland
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • This involved coaching and supporting selected factories to identify opportunities for improvement and execute the defined projects to achieve sustainable results as per business needs using standard project management tools, engagement of stakeholders and competency development for the local team members
  • 3 successful projects cycles (Tema Factory – Ghana, Laurel Factory, USA, and Guangzhou Factory- China) were delivered beyond the expectation of the countries of assignments requests and the local teams developed to lead similar initiatives independently.

Production Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • This involved setting up the production department of a “Greenfield Factory” and management of the production team as well as the equipment to meet the business objectives
  • During this period, we achieved a vertical start-up of the factory and built the right foundation and people mindset for the sustainable growth of the factory.

Production Manager

Nestle Cote D’Ivoire
07.2007 - 06.2010
  • This involved improvement of the factory productivity as well as management of the production department to meet the business objectives of zero waste, zero accident, zero defect and lower cost of production
  • During this period, we were able to improve the factory productivity by bringing in high-capacity machines and improve the line performance of the existing lines
  • The team was also developed to respond swiftly to the business demands

Manufacturing Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Agbara Factory)
  • This involved the total responsibility of the High-Speed section of the Culinary Plant to deliver the business objectives.

Assistant Manufacturing Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Agbara Factory)
  • This involved the relocation of the high-speed lines from old plant to the new site and responsible for the total responsibility of the High-Speed section of the Culinary Plant to deliver the business objectives.

Trainee Mechanical Engineer

Nestle Nigeria PLC
04.2003 - 12.2004
  • This involved starting up of the High-Speed lines from 3 to 20 in number and developing the standards and people to successfully operate the high technology machines.

Education

B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin
2001

Senior School Certificate - undefined

Amuwo Odofin Boys Secondary School
1994

Skills

  • 1 Strong analytical skills 2 Leadership and coaching skills 3 Production & Maintenance Management 4 Good interpersonal skills 5 multi-tasking skills 6 People Development 7 Project Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Engineering Management
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Maintain Quality Standards
  • Change Management Process
  • Mentoring
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accomplishments

  • A role model leadership in the Factory 2018
  • Managers Workshop at Agbara Factory
  • Vice Chancellor Cup Winner as a coach
  • Faculty of Engineering, University of Ilorin 2001
  • Best West African Examination Certificate Result,
  • Amuwo Odofin Boys Secondary School, Lagos 1994
  • International Trainings
  • Leadership in Manufacturing and R & D 2017
  • Nestle International Training Centre, Rive Reine Switzerland
  • Ensuring Supply, R&D and Technology Management 2005
  • Nestle International Training Centre, Rive Reine Switzerland
  • Languages

Languages

French
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Factory Manager

Nestlé
06.2021 - Current

Factory Manager

Nestle Angola
10.2019 - 05.2021

Plant Manager

Culinary, Nestle Nigeria PLC
07.2016 - 09.2019

Continuous Improvement Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
06.2016 - 06.2016

Simplicity Manager

Zone-AOA Technical Management
07.2015 - 04.2016

Senior Analyst

Nestle Performance Acceleration Team
01.2014 - 06.2015

Production Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
07.2010 - 12.2013

Production Manager

Nestle Cote D’Ivoire
07.2007 - 06.2010

Manufacturing Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
01.2007 - 07.2007

Assistant Manufacturing Manager

Nestle Nigeria PLC
01.2005 - 12.2006

Trainee Mechanical Engineer

Nestle Nigeria PLC
04.2003 - 12.2004

B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin

Senior School Certificate - undefined

Amuwo Odofin Boys Secondary School

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