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Certification
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Anthony Oghoetwoma

Dorchester,MA

Summary

I am a very enthusiastic, determined and hard-working individual who has an organized approach to work and a keen eye for detail. I enjoy communicating with other people and as working part of a team through my work experience to date; I have also developed the ability to use my own initiative and to make decisions where appropriate. Now I am seeking for a challenging new managerial position - one which will make good use of my existing skills and experience while enabling further personal and professional development.

Professional manager prepared for leadership roles within dynamic environments. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring flexibility to meet changing needs. Expert in staff coordination, conflict resolution, and operational efficiency. Reliable and results-driven, known for fostering positive work environment and achieving organizational goals.

Experienced with team supervision, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Utilizes leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations. Track record of fostering teamwork and enhancing productivity.

Management professional with strong track record in overseeing daily operations, ensuring team adherence to protocols, and optimizing workflow efficiency. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable to changing demands, with focus on leadership and communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Manager

Cranswick Convenience foods
United Kingdom
01.2023 - Current
  • Managing a head count of 86 staff members including line supervisors and 8 section managers across 4 different shifts. Caravan A and B, rotating A and B.
  • Reduce downtime during line set up by evaluating the entire process, identify barriers and made improvements to increase productivity.
  • Improvement made on OEE to achieve KPI standards.
  • Carried out RCA with my team to improve on issues surrounding trims which were mixed up resulting to waste.
  • Increased scan to line compliance of feedstock from 56% to 96%
  • Ensuring non conformance are completed within 72 hours of issuing
  • Return to work and stage meeting monitored to ensure they are completed on time and correctly by my team.
  • Carry out daily meeting with Engineering, HR, Technical and H&S to discuss issues and ensuring KPI standards are met, including yield meetings to discuss low yield and identify issues for improvement.
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.

Shift Manager

SOLINA UK LTD
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Started during a chaotic Christmas production run of which I had not fully understood the processes but was able to show initiative based on previous experiences and manage effectively.
  • Made responsible for both B2B and Retail department with head counts of 45 staff which lasted for 7 months until someone was employed to B2B.
  • From August 2020 to December has always been the busiest period at Solina delivering Christmas production for major retailers i.e. M&S, ASDA, Tesco and Morrison's. I was made responsible to manage the entire Christmas production which was the responsibility of a production manager and I was able to deliver 1.1 million tons smashing records with quality, standards, zero non-conformance in a timely and effective way.
  • Waste on cranberry sauce was a major issue of which I carried out a full evaluation of the process and was able to identify solutions to reducing waste using a simple method of a 3-way valve allowing a full suction of cranberries with sauce resulting in zero waste during Christmas production rather than the pump sucking just sauce from the cranberries leaving the produce to float in vessel resulting to waste at the end of every batch.
  • Introduced Near Miss reporting on site with presentation to the entire team on identifying and reporting near misses, how to complete a Near Miss form and the importance of raising a near miss to identify hazards and reporting it on time before leading to an accident. everyone was adequately trained reducing accident onsite.
  • Attended Lean Six Sigma course which was a great opportunity for me, where I able to think differently with the ability to carry out project work effectively by evaluating the process identify obstacles and carry out experiments to problem solve.
  • Acquired training on problem solving techniques using Kaka and SMED which was an educational experience, and it has helped me understand how to increase productivity save production time and prevent waste.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.

TEAM MANAGER QUICHE DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
United Kingdom
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Achieved several promotional opportunities to expand my knowledge and experience in different manufacturing department within Morrison, in low and high-risk areas through commitment to quality and the ability to consistently meet and exceed outstanding service
  • Nominated as a site champion to work on H3 project which was successfully managed and implemented for the newly introduced time and labour solution system across Morrison manufacturing
  • Nominated as a site trainee on pinnacle to train and educate 1,300 employees on site for food safety and quality, creating awareness among employees of the importance of food safety laws and strategy to good quality products.
  • Experience in dealing with customers complaints, carry out investigation, respond to complaints and implement corrective measure to prevent re occurrence
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
  • Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.

TEAM MANAGER BACON DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
United Kingdom
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managing all aspects of the department with a headcount of 42 staff under my assignment group plus 5 production leaders to train, motivate and identify more training needs to achieve targets.
  • Driving sales strategy within the department, demonstrating outstanding and consistent growth and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Undertaking a review of existing systems and procedures, identifying areas for developments and implementing enhanced practices such as efficiency reporting, yield capturing and Health and Safety.
  • Liaising closely with team leaders, reviewing activity and performance daily, ensuring quality of products and service is of the requisite standard and addressing issues promptly and constructively.
  • Generating an annual financial savings of £87.000 by introducing new ways of processing gripper ends from bacon which were sold at 80 pens per kilo, the idea was to add gripper ends as cartages together in a bag, blasted down and then slice into saver back bacon 300g.
  • Playing a pivotal role in the Joints Yield Improvement project, the objective of which is to increase the joints yield by 5% and thereby generate an annual financial benefit of £185k.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and staff adherence to guidelines.
  • Improved overall team morale with effective motivational techniques like reward programs, recognition events, and transparent communication practices.

TEAM MANAGER RETAIL FRESH MEAT

Morrison's
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Accountable for 53 staff on twilight shift production to ensure KPI standards are meet with training to ensure skills are organized efficiently with the use of skill matrix to identify training needs in order to achieve day to day tasks.
  • Management of stock to ensure raw materials running out of date are effectively managed to avoid waste and save cost, delivery service level to 100% daily to satisfy customers demands.
  • Health and safety training for staff on a monthly basis to ensure we have an accident-free environment. With theoretical understanding regarding health and safety in workplace, carry out risk assessment to prevent accidents and near miss.
  • Time management which is part of my everyday life and at workplace. Avoiding production or engineering down time to attain production targets.
  • Generating a long-term annual savings of £80,000 per year through labour cost saving by reducing the amount of 8 staff assigned to carry out a task feeding trays into super vac for 8 lines to 4 staff, as they had to wait for every 20 minutes to refill.
  • More areas for cost savings were identified on a project that was ongoing but the demand for production was massive and the company needed a bigger space due to expansion and moved to Cheshire in Winsford which was too far for me to drive down and back due to family commitments.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
  • Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.

FRONT LINE MANAGER PIE DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Played a significant role in waste management, creating ways to separate food waste from foils on pie products, creating a weekly savings of £4,500 for separations during recycling
  • Reducing food waste by producing quality sausage rolls, cheese and onion rolls, Steak Slice, Corn beef pie and fresh bake products during baking. Temperature control on spiral freezer to avoid waste of frozen finished product.
  • Constantly monitor Quality Control (QA), (HACCAP) and Technical Procedure to help prevent food safety issues, organise and monitor staff performance to meet standard procedure to help create a team of outstanding performance based on merit, during recruitment and selection of casual staff to become permanent staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
  • Championed employee engagement initiatives aimed at boosting morale, job satisfaction, retention rates among frontline workers.
  • Facilitated cross-training initiatives promoting versatility within the team, allowing for greater flexibility in shift coverage when needed.
  • Streamlined production processes by identifying bottlenecks, reallocating resources when necessary, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and favorable terms for the company.
  • Fostered a positive team culture that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and high-quality workmanship among all staff members.

Shift Manager

Morrison's
Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.

Education

BA (HONS) -

University of Huddersfield
01.2011

Some College (No Degree) -

Bradford College
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous improvements
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Management information systems
  • Equipment operation
  • Process improvement strategies
  • MS office
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Performance improvement

Accomplishments

  • Bradford College Festival of Achievement Award, 2009-01-01
  • Curricular Achievement, Not Provided
  • Determination and progress, Not Provided
  • Bradford School of Business and Law, Annual Award Ceremony, 2009-01-01
  • Custom Fittings Price Awarded for the best personal achievement on a part-time business course, Not Provided

Certification

Lean six sigma green belt

Hygiene food safety level 3

intermediate Health and safety


Languages

English
Full Professional

Professional Development And Qualifications

  • BA (HONS), University of Huddersfield, 2011-01-01
  • BTEC Professional Certificate in Management Studies (CMS), 2007-2008
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Not Provided
  • Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS), Not Provided
  • Door supervisor / security guard part time while studying in university, Not Provided

Academy Courses And Training

  • Lean six sigma green belt
  • Dignity at work
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Training with industry (TWI)
  • Smart Working
  • Hygiene food safety level 3
  • DART Model
  • Managing Change
  • First AID Training
  • SMED
  • KATA
  • Auto Coding Training
  • Intermediate Health and Safety
  • Team leader academy

Timeline

Shift Manager

Cranswick Convenience foods
01.2023 - Current

Shift Manager

SOLINA UK LTD
01.2016 - 01.2023

TEAM MANAGER QUICHE DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
01.2014 - 01.2016

TEAM MANAGER BACON DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
01.2012 - 01.2014

TEAM MANAGER RETAIL FRESH MEAT

Morrison's
01.2011 - 01.2012

FRONT LINE MANAGER PIE DEPARTMENT

Morrison's
01.2009 - 01.2011

Shift Manager

Morrison's

BA (HONS) -

University of Huddersfield

Some College (No Degree) -

Bradford College

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