Emmanuel Niku
Wakiso district,Uganda
Summary
Accomplished manager, administrator, and an engineer with over two decades of progressive experience in the management and engineering field. Successfully managed beverage processing plants, facilities, projects, contracts, construction, water treatment, sanitation and hygiene, environmental and safety initiatives, fuel management, and human resources. Holds a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Currently pursuing PRINCE2 Certification and certified Facility Manager (CFM) Certification. Seasoned leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting CDC Country Operations Chief
US Mission
02.2018 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of operations branch sections namely, Facilities management, Procurement, Warehouse, Property management, Fleet management, Human Resource management and General office support management
- Develop and implement Motor pool/logistics planning through coordination with Operations & Programme sections, provides technical advice/supervises to ensure safety movements of goods and personnel
- Monitor and coordinated Maintenance Staff technical activities such as facilities preventive maintenance, equipment installation, trouble shooting and repairs, security alert system installations and earthing integrity inspections and repairs, among others, that resulted in the overall operation & maintenance cost reduction
- Develop, update and implements administrative policies and procedures, interpret rules & regulations
- Manage the timely and efficient delivery of all administrative services e.g, Travel arrangements for staff and visitors, booking hotels for all staff and visitor in transit, ensuring booked and paid meeting / seminar/conference halls are stocked with all supplies /equipment / stationery needed for the function
- Oversee procurement acquisitions process of all goods and services in CDC Uganda for completeness and compliance with relevant policies
- Do evaluation of bids or proposals received and make recommendations for contract awards
- Support recruiting, staffing, on-boarding training and separation processes as appropriate
CDC Projects and Facilities Maintenance Team Lead
US Mission
01.2017 - Current
- Directed, provided technical advice and coordinated Maintenance Staff technical activities such as facilities preventive maintenance and service, equipment installation, trouble shooting and repairs, security alert system installations and earthing integrity inspections and repairs, among others, that resulted in the overall operation & maintenance cost reduction by 25%
- Developed, scheduled and managed all Preventive maintenance schedules for all the facilities and machinery at CDC Uganda offices that has resulted to reduction of maintenance cost by 45%
- Reduced occupational risks through improved safety awareness and identifications of all hazards and respective risks and putting in place remedies to the risks that has minimized incidents/accidents
- Developed and managed Budgets for Facilities maintenance section for preventive maintenance, service contracts, projects, Occupational health & safety, consumables & spares and CAPEX
- Developed scopes of works (SOW) for procurement of services and goods for CDC projects, contracts and supplies
- Prepared engineering drawings, for example, design layouts for less complex works e.g
- Floor plans, schematics for achieve cages, installation foundation, machine components etc., among others
- Managed all contracts and projects under my jurisdiction
- Chaired 85% of the Bid Technical Evaluations meetings that yielded into the selection of suitable contractors who provided value for money services
Production and Maintenance Controller
Nile Breweries Limited (AB InBev plc)
12.2011 - 01.2017
- Supervised the installation and commissioning of utilities machines and accessories worth USD 23 Million
- Oversaw water and energy optimization project worth USD 130,000 in the brewery that reduced water and energy usage ratios from 5hl/hl & 185MJ/hl to 3.2hl/hl & 110MJ/hl respectively
- Participated in the Front-End Engineering Design(FEED) for water clarifier that resulted in construction, installation and commissioning water clarifier project worth USD 600,000 and delivering it within time-frame scheduled, Scope and cost
- Developed and managed Maintenance operation and CAPEX budgets that led to no funding gaps or supplementary budget as per plan
- Directed, Coordinated, coached, mentored and controlled the activities of maintenance teams and provided specialized technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability & reliability
- Managed Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) and Permit to Work requirement for all maintenance and Capex works at Nile breweries limited with 0% fatalities
- Ensured timely compliance to statutory equipment inspections and revalidation regulations especially pressured vessels namely carbon dioxide, Air, steam, Ammonia tanks and the boiler plant that led to 100% compliance to statutory requirements
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering
Kyambogo University
Kampala12-2011
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Effective Communication Ability
- Customer Support Expertise
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Business Operations Oversight
- Projects and contract management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 56 staff members.
Certification
- Pursuing Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
- Pursuing PRINCE2 certification -Axelos
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional Working
Timeline
Acting CDC Country Operations Chief
US Mission
02.2018 - Current
CDC Projects and Facilities Maintenance Team Lead
US Mission
01.2017 - Current
Production and Maintenance Controller
Nile Breweries Limited (AB InBev plc)
12.2011 - 01.2017
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Manufacturing Engineering
Kyambogo University
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