STANLEY SMITH-ACQUAH
Project Manager
Tema,Greater Accra
Summary
Forward-thinking and agile 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Programs Manager (Research & Development)
SmithField Agribusiness LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Assisted with process flow design and development for digital solutions for agritech projects.
- Optimized existing formulation and processes to improve product performance, process robustness and safety while reducing costs.
Greenhouse Production Manager
SmithField Agribusiness LLC
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Planned and supervised production protocols.
- Boosted success of organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems
- Supported with business analytics, documentation and data modeling
- Developed strategic development plans to support future projects.
- Established multi-stakeholder partnerships with industry players.
- Lead in the creation of the first of it kind Cooperative Society for Greenhouse Farmers.
Head of Business Development & Strategy
Ghalani (Agricultural Value Chain Software) Limited
01.2018 - 12.2018
- (Business/ Technology), Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers to improve offerings.
- Decreased product defects 50% by implementing quality assurance guidelines
- Designed architecture and process flow with Software developers to use in building software applications.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Crown Builders Construction LTD, Christ of The Latter Day Saints
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Conducted internal Quality, Health and Safety audits with site engineers and workers every quarter.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Managed successful construction of USD 0.5-1M commercial building projects from concept to completion.
Business and Facilities Manager
Delta Complex School
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Warehouse, Procurement and Logistics Officer
S.F. International Commodity Co. Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and externalcontacts
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, priceand delivery
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries
- Fleet management
ICT Classroom Teacher
Saint John Bosco Basic School
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods,materials and projects
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs
- Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Acquah Consult Co. Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Maintained status reports for client projects
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Education
Chartered Industrial Economist (Ch.IE)- Part III - Industrial Economics
Association of Certified Chartered Economics
Ghana Chapter12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Business Administration
Catholic University of Ghana
Fiapre, Sunyani05.2013
High School Diploma -
Pope John's Senior High School & Minor Seminary
Koforidua, Ghana07.2008
Human Resources Management
Institute of Commercial Management, (ICM)
Accra05.2008
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Design Thinking in Problem resolution
- Agricultural Value Chain Analyses
- Project Quality Management
- Team & Program Leadership
- Process Engineering and Improvement
- Operations optimization
- Integrated Management Systems Audit
- JIRA, ASANA, TRELLO Applications
- MS Office Applications
- Agile
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 45 direct and indirect staff members.
- Achieved earlier completion of tasks by introducing Asana for employees.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved lags which led to saving 15% on cost on casting concrete septic chamber.
- Completed successfully Basic Military Course in Leadership and Discipline.
- Awarded employee of the week in 3 consecutive times.
Affiliations
- Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply
- American Association of Financial Management
- Association of Certified Chartered Economists
- Google Project Management (PMI-CAPM)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Certification
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management, Google Project Management
- Certified FSSC v5.1 Internal Auditor- Bureau Veritas, Ghana
- AGIPS- Associate Member, Ghana Institute of Procurement & Supply
- Chartered Industrial Economics, Ch.IE(Part III)- Association of Certified Chartered Economists
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Programs Manager (Research & Development)
SmithField Agribusiness LLC
04.2022 - Current
Greenhouse Production Manager
SmithField Agribusiness LLC
12.2018 - 03.2022
Head of Business Development & Strategy
Ghalani (Agricultural Value Chain Software) Limited
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Crown Builders Construction LTD, Christ of The Latter Day Saints
11.2016 - 12.2017
Business and Facilities Manager
Delta Complex School
01.2016 - 09.2016
Warehouse, Procurement and Logistics Officer
S.F. International Commodity Co. Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2015
ICT Classroom Teacher
Saint John Bosco Basic School
09.2013 - 08.2014
Administrative Assistant Intern
Acquah Consult Co. Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2012
Chartered Industrial Economist (Ch.IE)- Part III - Industrial Economics
Association of Certified Chartered Economics
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Business Administration
Catholic University of Ghana
High School Diploma -
Pope John's Senior High School & Minor Seminary
Human Resources Management
Institute of Commercial Management, (ICM)
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