UKOR WILSON OBIAJULUM
5 Gbegotho Quarters, Idanyin Aladura, Off OPIC Estate Ogun state, Nigeria.

E-mail: [email protected]          TEL: +2348141374317

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-ukor

Career Summary

Highly skilled Manufacturing and Engineering Professional with 14 years of experience in top food manufacturing companies in areas of Production, Maintenance, packaging engineering/ operations and Project management. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in Machine development and Validation. Exceptional people and process manager with track record of Problem solving and process optimization.

Skills

·       Project Management

·       Production Management

·       Maintenance management.

·       Analytical & Problem Solving

·       Attentive

·       Business Trend Awareness

·       Collaborating

·       Communication and Presentation

·       Innovation and Renovation

·       Vendor relationship management

·       HACCP and Food Safety

·       Plastic Stewardship

·       Cost Savings

·       Process/material Optimization.

·       People Development and Mentoring

·       Packaging safety and compliance

·       Machine Development and Validation

·       Microsoft Office

·       Maintenance and Improvement.

·       SAT

·       TPM, 5s DMAIC and Kaizen

Work History

nestle NIGERIA PLC

PACKAGING MANAGER                                                                      2017 – Till Date

+      Directed activities of the packaging material development team to develop packaging solutions in order to optimize product cost and ensure environmental sustainability. Plastic Neutrality and sustainability steward saving 2.5 million USD in OPEX and 450tns of plastic footprint in 2018.

+      Drive new packaging development, testing and validation for all product categories and ensure food safety, quality and compliance.

+      Responsible for vendor relationship management in ensuring their compliance with Nestle standard for materials in contact with food and a proper supplier service level.

+      Managed several development projects and promotions that helped to boost product sales with the marketing team.

+      Develop consumer centric and innovative packaging solutions that will drive affordability and consumers appeal.

+      Led the Development, validation and Commercialization of multi lane filler for the Golden Morn Single Serve SKU, increasing production capacity per line by over 500%.

+      Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (both local and international) to anticipate future packaging requirements, regulatory, cost implications and to source information on new products, raw materials and technology.

+      Maintain awareness in new and emerging technologies and product developments, using this information to drive areas of innovation and develop opportunities to increase revenue and profit growth.

+      Support the development of strategic & business plans for the R&D/Technical Services department.

PACKAGING engineer                                                                                                                                2014 – 2017

+      Led the development of End of line chain folding/ case packing solutions for all Single serve SKU for Agbara factory leading to acquisition of 5 machines and substantial labor and line optimization.

+      Regional packaging subject matter expert developing a Nestle Global manufacturing standard for coding and marking systems that resulted in harmonizing coding operations within Nestle.

+      Apply standards, best practices and latest defined technology within the factory. Feedback to Regional Packaging Machine Specialists.

+      Develop new packaging technologies and systems specific for Nestle local brand products.

+      Support competency development for filling and packing staff (Operators & Technicians) & disseminate packaging best practices and knowledge at the shop floor.

+      Deliver technical support on installation and start-up of new packaging equipment/lines.

+      Ensure Packaging Machines Safety and Quality with non-defects during packing operations.

Process maintenance engineer                                                                                               2009 – 2014

+      Provide leadership and direction for activities of maintenance technicians engaged in the maintenance electrical and mechanical operations.

+      Oversee the development, scheduling, and control of the plant preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and ensure that equipment is ready to run when scheduled

+      Maintain contacts with vendors to requisition materials and supplies for the department

+      Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices.

+      Recommend and plan equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction through the utilization of CIAT tools.

+      Develop objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives

+      Maintain and control departmental budget and ensure all work completed is within budget parameters and time constraints

+      Adhere to all local and Global safety and food safety/quality policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.

+      Define operational standards to ensure machines are utilized in an effective manner.

+      Training and Development of Technicians for the Cereals filling and packing lines.

+      Start up manager for the Case packing and palletizing project for all Golden Morn formats.

+      Maintenance planning, Budgeting and execution for all Cereals lines.

FRIESLANDCAMPINA NIGERIA PLC

SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN                                                                                             2005 – 2009

+      Day to day maintenance of powder filling and packaging machinery.

+      Support production team to ensure reduction in unplanned stoppages. Line losses and rework and an improved OEE.

+      Supporting delivery of the business objectives by maintaining compliance with all internal policies, procedures and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

+      Key in delivery of safe production operations and maintenance, through execution of routine production, operating the plant, supporting the PTW systems including isolation of plant and plant & equipment monitoring; in line with HSE and efficiency requirements.

+      Ensure that equipment, installations and systems are operated and maintained according to the production and maintenance plans and scheduled work programs. Updating systems and assisting in the continuous improvement and review of procedures for operations and preventative maintenance.

+      Provide training and mentoring to less-experienced members of the team, through competency assessments and providing on the job specialized training as required.

+      Actively participated in World class operations management (WCOM) on can Loss Reduction.

Education

YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING                                                                                  2003 – 2005

Auchi Polytechnic

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING                                                                                1998 – 1999

PISTON AND FUSSION ACADEMY

CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT                                                                                               2013