Afolabi Akanji
North Providence,RI
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
V-Tron
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced collaboration between departments by fostering open lines of communication, enabling quick resolution of problems that could impact timeline or quality of products being produced.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Coordinated staff training programs to ensure consistent skill development and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to help employees reach their full potential.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Coordinator
Sunburst EMS
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
- Collaborated with production team to support effective resource allocation.
- Reduced material waste and improved sustainability through diligent inventory management.
- Addressed potential bottlenecks proactively before they escalated into major issues impacting project timelines or budgets.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Communicated scheduling with employees to promote on-time delivery.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Nigeria Breweries PLC
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management to identify growth opportunities and align production capabilities with company objectives.
- Coached, trained and mentored 15 associates to maximize performance by 65% and meet productivity goals.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to implement corrective actions in response to internal audits or customer complaints, ensuring continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering positive working environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in timely manner.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10.2024
Certificate Program - Program Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2022
MBA -
European American University
06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State07.2004
Skills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Lean Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
V-Tron
12.2022 - Current
Production Coordinator
Sunburst EMS
02.2018 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Nigeria Breweries PLC
06.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate Program - Program Management
Cornell University
MBA -
European American University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The Polytechnic Ibadan