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Prince Chris O. Umukoro

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Program Leader with 7+ years of experience driving operational excellence and technical implementation across industrial environments. Proven success leading cross-functional teams, optimizing systems, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Adept in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and end-to-end program delivery. Highly effective in identifying root causes, streamlining operations, and scaling solutions to global impact. Seeking to leverage technical leadership and program execution expertise in a Program Manager role at Microsoft.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Operational Department Leader

Procter and Gamble
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end program execution for automated material handling systems, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance and drive business outcomes, including oversight of 150+ high-capacity machines and two battery stations supporting over 200 units.
  • Engineered large-scale process optimizations—revamped racking infrastructure, implemented three advanced automation systems, and established precision workflows that significantly enhanced budget tracking and operational efficiency.
  • Led a 32-member technical team with a structured Daily Direction Setting model; coordinated with four strategic vendors to execute seamless site maintenance and high-availability support.
  • Drove measurable business impact through cost-reduction initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, agile environment that delivered a 20% decrease in labor overhead and a 5% reduction in material usage, while advancing automated maintenance protocols.
  • Built a high-performance workforce pipeline—developed and promoted 9 technicians, onboarded 4 new hires, and drove team-wide certification compliance through structured capability building.

Packaging Operational Department Leader/External Resource Relations Owner

Procter and Gamble
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Directed daily operations and resource coordination across four high-output production lines, overseeing 10 complex machines and performance for 12 technicians and 40 contractors.
  • Led productivity initiatives that supported international distribution across North America, South America, and Berlin, while managing over 100 external resources to drive plant-wide efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented a structured performance framework integrating Daily Direction Setting, planned maintenance, defect elimination, and loss prevention protocols.
  • Managed a $5M Packaging Manufacturing Operating Expense (MOE) budget, achieving a 40% reduction in expenses and workforce, alongside a 5% cut in material utilization.
  • Spearheaded talent development—trained and promoted 7 technicians, onboarded 6 new hires, and ensured full team qualification through department-wide capability-building initiatives.

PC&IS E&I Line Leader

Procter and Gamble
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Established performance standards for the site’s Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) group, leading operations for 27 certified professionals across 100+ industrial automation systems.
  • Directed full-scale site servicing and technical oversight to ensure continuous efficiency and uptime across all E&I assets.
  • Engineered the PC&IS Organizational Performance Model, setting benchmarks for Planned Maintenance, Defect Management, KPIs, and Autonomous Maintenance protocols.
  • Resolved all outstanding technical issues—closing 86 PC&IS maintenance tasks and 106 legacy defects—while advancing team proficiency through targeted capability-building initiatives.
  • Led certification and qualification processes for technicians and out-of-position leaders, driving full compliance with organizational technical standards.

PC&IS Controls Engineer

Procter and Gamble
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led the ABW 3 PC&IS integration, ensuring efficient project execution through seamless coordination between automation and core machine systems.
  • Programmed and deployed advanced control logic using TIA Portal and Step 7; developed and reviewed electrical schematics for multiple automated systems.
  • Resolved RLX Logic PLC issues that reduced chronic downtime by 17% across 15 molding machines, while earning a Level 3 Safety credential for safety PLC programming.
  • Designed and enhanced Cognex vision inspection systems to eliminate defects and recurring scrap across 15 production lines in 6 international sites.
  • Created and implemented a comprehensive rollout plan including resource allocation, budgeting, system installation, training, and troubleshooting.

Mach 3 Process Engineer

Procter and Gamble
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to address operational losses across two high-speed production lines, setting performance benchmarks and driving continuous improvement.
  • Delivered technical guidance and coaching to global production teams, fostering alignment and capability growth across international sites.
  • Directed the development and execution of machine enhancement test plans, resulting in a 66% reduction in unplanned stops.
  • Increased system reliability by 13% and cut machine-generated waste by 50% through targeted process optimization.
  • Provided hands-on support configuring and troubleshooting Cognex vision systems to ensure quality control and production consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Tuskegee University
01.2017

Skills

  • Industrial PLC Programming Expertise
  • Vision System Integration
  • Technical Drawing Proficiency
  • Team management
  • Customer focus
  • Operations management
  • Project Oversight
  • Budget/Staffing
  • Skill Development
  • External Resource Relations
  • System Install and Performance Management
  • Org Structure Changes

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Maintenance Operational Department Leader

Procter and Gamble
10.2022 - 11.2023

Packaging Operational Department Leader/External Resource Relations Owner

Procter and Gamble
11.2021 - 10.2022

PC&IS E&I Line Leader

Procter and Gamble
01.2021 - 10.2021

PC&IS Controls Engineer

Procter and Gamble
01.2020 - 01.2021

Mach 3 Process Engineer

Procter and Gamble
07.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Tuskegee University

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