IKECHUKWU ELVIS KALU

1 Sunday Akole Road, Ogbor Hill 450221, Aba, Abia State.

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 08021086743, 08033980385

PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT: Detail-oriented and highly articulate professional manager, directing operations and activities within production area – Employs strong organizational skills, leadership and thorough knowledge regarding many aspects of the production process to achieve organization goals: cost-savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery and safety.

SEX:                                        Male

DATE OF BIRTH:            12/08/1984

STATE OF ORIGIN:         Abia

NATIONALITY:                        Nigerian

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION MANAGER

(MASTERS NOODLES AND FOOD PROCESSING LIMITED, UTURU, ABIA STATE, Subsidiary of Masters Energy Group Limited, Lagos, NIGERIA)

JULY 2015 – TILL DATE.

Job description and responsibilities:

·  Planning, scheduling and coordinating all production activities, and providing support to material SKUs on stock level maintenance & monitoring.

·  Preparing and ensuring adequate implementation of operational SOPs, good working knowledge of OSHA, HACCP and GMP for the production of instant noodles, Seasoning/Spice, Water production, Biscuits, and Cheese Balls etc.

·  Liaising with the Plant manager and the Maintenance manager in ensuring timely plant maintenance schedule and ensures adequate and safe implementation and to minimize downtime.

·  Daily production/activity report preparation, documentation and presentation.

·  Liaising with the plant manager & Factory Accountant in Plant Operational budgets, production cost analysis and other related inputs to ensure product produced at competitive price.

·  Full and active involvement with the Quality Control Department in product sensory evaluations, research and development, for continuous improvement and innovation in our operations/brand of products.

·  Collaborates with plant manager and HR unit to ensure qualified and competent personnel recruitment for smooth operation, and adequate training and retraining of staff to further ensure hitch-free production operation.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

(HYON FOODS LIMITED, ABA, ABIA STATE, Subsidiary of Nifex Group Limited, Aba, NIGERIA: NOV. 2013 – JUNE 2015).

Job description and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and control daily Instant noodles production operations.
• Determine adequacy of personnel, materials and equipments required for the

scheduled operation.
• Liaising with HR & other unit managers in hiring and reviewing employees

performance.
• Coordinate the various departments within the factory.
• Participate in preparation of production cost budget & other related input

Budgets, subject to the CEO’s approval prior to implementation.

• Prepare work schedules and authorizes production operations.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance of plant equipment with MTCE unit.
• Direct quality control inspections and enforces GMP implementation.
• Oversee the analysis of data and production reporting.
• Proficient use of various MS Office and other MRP packages such as

In-Flow Inventory.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER/ PROJECT SUPERVISOR

(NIFEX GROUP LIMITED, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA: OCT. 2012 – NOV. 2013)

Job description and Responsibilities:

Sourcing, price negotiation & procurement of items and inventory of purchases made.
New project Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of workflow & performance appraisals, weekly report compilation and reporting to Chief Executive Officer.
Developing sources, price negotiation strategies and maintenance of customers’ relationship.
Effective management of Human, Financial and other Resources.
Gathering market intelligence for effective price negotiation and procurement.
 

PLANT OPERATOR/ SHIFT SUPERVISOR.

(NIFEX VEGETABLE OIL MILLS LIMITED ABA, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA MAR. 2011 – OCT. 2012).

Job description and Responsibilities:

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Operation of 90metric tons/day Solvent Extraction Plant and ensures strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure for the Solvent Extraction Plant operation.
Handles shift operational supervision, workforce performance appraisals, daily shift report preparation and reporting to the Plant Manager.
Liaising with the maintenance team and machine operators in plant maintenance operations and staff training to ensure succession plan.
MACHINE TRAINEE – OPERATOR

(NIFEX VEGETABLE OIL MILLS LIMITED ABA, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA DEC. 2009 – – MAR. 2011).

Job description and Responsibilities:

·      Trained in the operation of 90tons/day Vegetable Oil Solvent Extraction Plant, and maintenance operation and daily report writing.

Effective execution of other assigned duties in the course of work by the Shift Supervisor.
NYSC – (NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA. AUG 2008 – JULY 2009).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

1.   Proficiency in GMPs, quality control/assurance, operational management involved in instant noodles, Seasoning/Spice, Biscuits, Cheese Balls production, Dried Vegetables Processing and other food processing operations.

2.   Sound IT knowledge especially in Word processing, PowerPoint and EXCEL spread sheet.

3.   Effective communication in English.

4.   Proficient in food processing machines installation, troubleshooting, plant design, Process design and management.

5.   Proficiency certificate in Management (NIM).

6.   Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.

7.   Very good personality and team player.

8.   Can-do attitude and quick learner.

9.   Good Managerial and leadership acumen.

10.               Sourcing and price negotiation strategies.

11.               Resilient, Proactive, and target oriented.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Reading, Music, football, Traveling and meeting people.

EDUCATION

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI.

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Second Class Upper)

2002 – 2007

ALL SAINTS SECONDARY SCHOOL, EHERE, ABA ABIA STATE. (SSCE/GCE) 1995 – 2001

NDOKI ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL II, ABA ABIA STATE

First School Leaving Testimonial.

1989 – 1995

REFEREES

Available on request.