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Wonder  Agbasah

Wonder Agbasah

Ashaiman,Ghana

Summary

Experienced management professional with a strong background in manufacturing and production environments. Skilled in operations management, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record for increasing productivity while maintaining safe working environments.

Am also a versatile Environmental Chemist who works with different types of chemicals, compounds, and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results, and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 10+ years in chemical, waste management, and environmental consultancy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Plant manager

Green Energy Ghana Limited
Nsawam , Eastern Region
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Enforced plant safety policies and procedures, minimizing accidents and losses.
  • Documented issues with the company fleet and communicated with maintenance teams to resolve problems.
  • Assessed data and created reports to drive process evaluation and change.
  • Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
  • Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.
  • Addressed employee grievances and administered collective bargaining agreements.
  • Scheduled and assigned work to staff to cover production requirements.
  • Collated and assessed data to reduce resource wastage and redundant operations.
  • Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
  • Used monitoring systems to track and boost productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and suggested improvements to increase productivity.

Achievements :

  • Successfully set up the composting plant for Green Energy Ghana Limited from scratch
  • Successfully oversee the acquisitions of all relevant certifications required for Green Energy Ghana to become fully operational
  • Successfully set up a mini-laboratory to monitor all the operations of Green Energy Ghana Limited
  • Successfully Implements quality control measures to monitor operational activities
  • Successfully developed an online and offline data collection system and monitoring system to track all activities within the composting plant (i.e. from raw material input collection to final delivery of the product to potential customers or clients
  • I have successfully trained the locals (workforce) on composting with the necessary monitoring measures to obtain the best compost product on the market.

Plant manager

MDF West Africa
East Legon - Accra, Greater Accra Region
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Enforced plant safety policies and procedures, minimizing accidents and losses.
  • Documented issues with the company fleet and communicated with maintenance teams to resolve problems.
  • Assessed data and created reports to drive process evaluation and change.
  • Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
  • Scheduled and assigned work to staff to cover production requirements.
  • Allocated resources for production and used assets to produce target output.
  • Implemented staff training and development to improve team expertise and performance.
  • Used monitoring systems to track and boost productivity.
  • Executed strategies aligned with business objectives and provided employees with direction and focus.
  • Evaluated employee performance and suggested improvements to increase productivity.
  • Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.
  • Developed plans and processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Achievements:

  • Successfully started the composting aspect of The Special Treat (TST) project which later became Green Energy Ghana Limited- under the WASH window project
  • Trained the locals in composting and equipped them with the necessary skills to monitor the compost production chain.
  • Successfully led and acquired all the certifications and permits required for the composting plant to be operational
  • Successfully developed an online and offline data collection system and monitoring system to track all activities within the composting plant


Plant manager

Safi Sana Ghana Limited
Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Enforced plant safety policies and procedures, minimizing accidents and losses.
  • Documented issues with the company fleet and communicated with maintenance teams to resolve problems.
  • Researched and implemented innovative processes to decrease costs and improve product quality.
  • Developed plans and processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Used monitoring systems to track and boost productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and suggested improvements to increase productivity.
  • Assessed data and created reports to drive process evaluation and change.
  • Kept plant operational with routine maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Observed operations and triggered corrective actions for deviations.
  • Addressed employee grievances and administered collective bargaining agreements.

Achievements :

  • Supervised the production team and was responsible for executing projects, leading to a 30% increase in production and revenue.
  • Successfully led the operation to implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) which manages assets, schedules maintenance, and tracks work orders.

Plant Chemist

Safi Sana Ghana Limited
Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region
08.2016 - 06.2018


  • Operated in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Provided inventory control of reagents, chemicals, and supplies using proper labeling and computerized management systems.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance research progress.
  • Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds.
  • Completed projects in compliance with SOPs and work instructions.
  • Repaired, calibrated, and safely operated all laboratory equipment.
  • Worked with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development.
  • Cleaned and organized the laboratory and restocked stations with commonly used supplies.
  • Presented laboratory reports and highlighted opportunities to develop existing products.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted with collecting, identifying, and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products.

Achievements :

  • Successfully set up the analytical and environmental laboratory which monitors all the biological and chemical processes within the plant.
  • Developed all necessary Standard operating procedures (SOPs) required by the laboratory for its operations.
  • Successfully trained individuals to become laboratory and plant technicians.

Chemistry tutor

Ghana Lebanon Islamic Shs
Accra, Greater Accra Region
09.2010 - 08.2016
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
  • Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
  • Developed in-depth lectures on subject-specific theories, foundational concepts, and advanced topics.
  • Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of the subject material.
  • Evaluated students using standardized criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
  • Offered to counsel to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
  • Advised, criticized, and encouraged students to develop abilities.

Science tutor

Ghana National Service (Islamic Education Project)
Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
  • Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
  • Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
  • Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
  • Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
  • Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.
  • Aided students in experimenting and discovering best-suited learning methods to foster academic achievements.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
07.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
08.2004 - 06.2008

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration (Single Subject)

Institute of Commercial Management
Bournemouth , England
03.2009 - 06.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Project Management

Institute of Commercial Management
Bournemouth, England
05.2009 - 08.2009

Certificate of Higher Education - Data analysis (Execel, SPSS , Powerbi and Python)

National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
Accra, Greater Accra Region
09.2020 - 02.2021

Skills

  • Leadership expertise
  • Quality and risk assessment
  • Maintenance planning
  • Occupational Health & Safety protocols
  • Business development experience
  • CMMS system knowledge
  • Laboratory setup
  • Standard Operating Procedure development
  • Project management
  • Chemical analysis
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Qc chemist
  • Workplace safety
  • Instrument testing
  • Product inspections
  • Compost production strategy
  • Training and development

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • Certified (ISO 9001:2008) Quality Management System Auditor/ Lead Auditor training, administered by British Standard Institution (IRCA)(October2009)
  • Biogas digester and combined heat and power (CHP) operation, administered by Nijhuis Water Technology from Holland ( September 2016)
  • Water Quality & Waste Management: Process, operation, and Maintenance administered by World Waternet, from Holland (October 2016)
  • Laboratory and Quality Control training administered by World Waternet, from Holland (August 2017)
  • WASH Innovative Boot Camp ( in Germany), administered by the World Food Programme (WFP), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Arm International ( June 2019)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) course, administered by Management for Development Foundation West Limited (July 2020)
  • Training in Powerbi, administered by Leonardo Karpenpinski Microsoft certified data analyst (January 2021)
  • Python 3 certification course, administered by programming hub (Google developer)- (October 2023)

Publications

  • Principal Investigator (Research topic): Levels of Mercury in Some Commonly Consumed Fish in Ghana and Their Potential Health Risk to Consumers- Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences, 2018; 3(3):269-276, DOI:10.21276/haya.2018.3.3.7 (https://scholarsmepub.com/sjls-33/)
  • Co-Author (Research topic): Levels of Heavy Metals in Water, Fish (Oreochromis niloticus) and Sediment from the Afram River, Ghana- Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences, 2018; 3(3):259-268, DOI:10.21276/haya.2018.3.3.6 (https://scholarsmepub.com/sjls-33/)

Other Releavent Research

  • Research Coordinator: Quality Control Product development (Development of ‘Product B’)- Safi Sana Ghana Limited. Research topic: Co-composting of Fecal matter, sawdust, and organic waste from the Ashaiman municipality. - Community waste treatment project
  • Principal investigator (supervised by Professor R.B. Voegborlo -KNUST) – (For BSc Chemistry) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana-Department of Chemistry, June 2008. Dissertation: Determination of mercury in smoked fish. (Mercury contamination­)
  • Topic: SNV Green – Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunity in Ghana. (May- October 2020). Team members; conducted a comprehensive assessment of skill development, youth employment, and entrepreneurship in Ghana, that will identify the needs and opportunities for youth, women, and returnees to be employed or start a business in the green sector. Surveyed SMEs in agriculture, WASH, and energy sector to also find out their potentials and constraints for growing their green business and their potential to absorb employment
  • Topic: Survey of farmers in KFW-funded AGRA projects in Ghana and Burkina Faso. (June 2022) Team member: This project aims at measuring the impact of Improved agriculture in Northern Ghana and Burkina Faso which was founded by AGRA in Germany. As I team member I was responsible for the design of data collection tools and data analysis.
  • World Bank Survey: Needs Assessment for Economic Inclusion Programming in Urban Areas of Ghana (August 2022). This research seeks to generate information that will be used for designing a project that will expand and enhance social safety nets that improve the incomes and productivity of the urban poor in Ghana. Team member: As I team member I was responsible for the designing of data collection tools, collection, and data analysis.

KEY STRENGTH

  • Leadership: An experienced team leader
  • Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities
  • Ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Planning and organizing – Organizational abilities
  • Result-oriented: Ability to achieve the target within the given time
  • Excellence Communication skills.
  • Negotiating skills
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Adaptability – can adapt to changes or a situation quickly and work efficiently under pressure
  • Coordination – Team working skills

REFERENCES

  • Prof. Ray Bright Voegborlo

     Department of Chemistry

     KNUST

     Kumasi- Ghana

     Official email: rbvoegborlo.sci@knust.edu.gh

     Private email: raybrightv@yahoo.com

     Phone: +233(0)244234318


  • Raymond Okrofu

     Managing Consultant

     The Environment Sustainability Nexus Limited

     P.O.Box, KN 3480 Kaneshi -Accra, Ghana

     Official email:raymond.okrofu@esnexus.org

     Private email: dontity@yahoo.com/raymondategbi@gmail.com

     Phone: +233(0)244852397


Timeline

Plant manager

Green Energy Ghana Limited
06.2021 - 10.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Data analysis (Execel, SPSS , Powerbi and Python)

National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
09.2020 - 02.2021

Plant manager

MDF West Africa
09.2019 - 09.2021

Plant manager

Safi Sana Ghana Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019

Plant Chemist

Safi Sana Ghana Limited
08.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Environmental Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
07.2015 - 06.2017

Chemistry tutor

Ghana Lebanon Islamic Shs
09.2010 - 08.2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Project Management

Institute of Commercial Management
05.2009 - 08.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration (Single Subject)

Institute of Commercial Management
03.2009 - 06.2009

Science tutor

Ghana National Service (Islamic Education Project)
09.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2004 - 06.2008
Wonder Agbasah