Emeka Chukwujekwu
Fayetteville,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager with extensive experience in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing resources, and executing strategic projects across nonprofit and industrial sectors. Proven expertise in inventory control, logistics management, and spearheading performance improvement initiatives. Proficient in leveraging SAP and Microsoft tools to drive operational excellence and deliver cost-effective services. Recognized for strong team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable outcomes by leading cross-functional teams through adaptive project management and resource allocation strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager/Development Officer
SQUIRE JEHEGAN OUTREACH CENTER
01.2023 - Current
- Led strategic planning and operations for food distribution serving 1,000+ families weekly.
- Developed and executed community engagement projects improving outreach impact.
- Managed donor relations, grant reporting, and financial accountability using QuickBooks.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced delivery speed and resource use.
Project Manager / Construction Manager
LEGACY REIGN LLC / STONESTREET BUILDING & DESIGN
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and coordinated on-site renovation projects, aligning material use and manpower to project timelines.
- Introduced process efficiencies that improved project timelines and reduced costs.
- Supported budgeting and scheduling to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with safety and design standards.
Human & Environmental Safety Officer
OLAM GRAINS (Crown Flour Mill)
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed compliance and risk control measures for logistics and night operations.
- Reduced operational incidents by 20% through hazard assessments and safety training.
- Ensured alignment with safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Education
M.Sc. - Operations Management (Industrial Engineering)
University of Arkansas
B.Sc. - Accounting
Covenant University
Skills
- Operations Planning & Execution
- KPI Development & Tracking
- Inventory & Logistics Optimization
- SAP Operations
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented an inventory management framework, cutting stock-outs by 20% and improving service delivery efficiency.
- Secured and managed the Giving Tree Grant (2025), increasing operational funding by 30%.
- Oversaw planning and execution of large-scale outreach programs impacting over 1,000 households weekly.
- Coordinated hazard assessments and implemented safety measures, reducing incident rates by 20%.
- Delivered multiple renovation projects with 100% on-time completion rate through effective risk management.
- Developed and led cross-functional process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma – Process Improvement
- SAP Operations & Project Management Tools
- Food Safety Certification (NWA Food Bank)
- OSHA & Safety Compliance Training
- First Aid & CPR
- Portfolio Selection & Risk Management (Coursera)
- Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations Manager/Development Officer
SQUIRE JEHEGAN OUTREACH CENTER
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager / Construction Manager
LEGACY REIGN LLC / STONESTREET BUILDING & DESIGN
01.2023 - 01.2024
Human & Environmental Safety Officer
OLAM GRAINS (Crown Flour Mill)
01.2021 - 01.2023
B.Sc. - Accounting
Covenant University
M.Sc. - Operations Management (Industrial Engineering)
University of Arkansas
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations Strategy & Execution| Inventory & Logistics Management| Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement| Grant Management & Program Delivery| Cross-Functional Team Leadership| Resource Planning & Allocation| Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance| Risk Assessment & Corrective Actions| SAP Operations & Work Permit Management| Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Reporting| Volunteer Recruitment & Stakeholder Engagement| Project Planning & Scheduling| Quality Assurance & Control| Data Reporting & Performance Tracking Change Management & Organizational Efficiency
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (Condensed)
- Administrative Assistant – University of Education (2020)
- Audit Intern – Julie N. Abaziem Tax, Auditing & Consultancy (2017–2019)