Babajide Fapojuwo CPP, MAIP

Experience

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  University of Lagos

  May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Assistant food Analyst

  • Proximate analysis of food constituent i.e. ash, moisture, protein, total carbohydrate and fat content determination • Documentation of food test results, prepare charts, graphs and reports• Maintenance of laboratory weekly and monthly inventory • Phytochemical analysis of plant extract e.g. Tannin, flavonoid and saponin

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  DANGOTE GROUP

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2014

  Food Technologist (Packaging /Product)

  • Noodles/ pasta In-process Laboratory Analysis like: FFA of oil, Moisture content, Fat content, PV, IV, Protein content, Ash content, Salt content etc.• Finished goods Product Analysis• Perform calibration and maintenance activities for all laboratory equipment in line with documented schedule Page 3 of 4• QA Validation and HACCP on Pasta lines, Sauce lines and New Product Development• Implementation and maintenance of GLP in laboratory and GMP/good housekeeping in the raw material stores across the plant • Conduction of GMP training for line parkers, operators, supervisors and production staff Show less

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  Tiger Brands

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2017

  • Developed critical paths for new product projects, understanding implications of deviations from these timelines.• Maintained accurate product and packaging specifications, ensuring statistical validation aligned with factory capabilities.• Improved existing packages to align with consumer needs, enhancing functionality, technology, and cost-effectiveness.• Designed tamper-evident packaging to prevent pilferage and adulteration of company products effectively.• Managed packaging development projects for New Product Development (NPD), focusing on cost savings, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.• Oversaw primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging development for group products such as noodles, pasta, and flour across various SKUs.• Conducted literature searches and benchmark studies to support ongoing and new packaging projects.• Developed raw and packaging suppliers, ensuring compliance with approved artwork and specifications.• Assessed and monitored product shelf life for consistency, informing future feasibility improvements and recommendations. Show less • Inspected and documented Raw & Packaging materials to meet specification standards accurately and comprehensively.• Released materials only upon completing all required tests and meeting stringent quality criteria.• Conducted stability testing for both raw materials and packaging components to ensure reliability.• Communicated R&D activities clearly to the Technical Operations Lead on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.• Performed in-process laboratory analyses for noodles and pasta, including FFA, moisture, fat, PV, IV, protein, ash, and salt content.• Delivered GMP training sessions effectively to line parkers, operators, supervisors, and production staff members.• Generated routine and ad hoc reports summarizing material results weekly and monthly for comprehensive insights. Show less

  • Packaging Technologist

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Raw Material and Packaging Material Analyst (Quality Assurance/R & D)

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
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  Dangote Industries Limited

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Packaging Technologist

  • Development of critical path for new product related projects. Understand implications and effects of deviations from critical path.• Maintain accurate product/packaging specifications and methods ensuring that they are statistically validated in compliance to factory capability.• Responsible for improving existing packages in line with consumer requirements, functionality, technology, and cost effectiveness.• Responsible for designing appropriate tamper evident packaging to prevent pilferage and adulteration of company products • Management of packaging development project for NPD activity, supporting the business activity in cost saving, continual improvement, and regulatory compliance • Responsible for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging development of the group product i.e. noodles, pasta and flour of ranging sku.• Conduct Literature search and benchmark studies to support existing and new packaging project. • Development of Raw/packaging suppliers ensuring adherence to approved artwork and specification.• Assess and monitor developed products shelf life ensuring consistency, using information gathered to contribute to future feasibility improvements and recommendations Show less

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  Pladis Global

  Oct 2017 - now

  Packaging Technologist

  • Led packaging development projects with comprehensive project management, engaging R&D, AG, suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality stakeholders.• Championed packaging innovation by conceptualizing new formats, materials, and technologies to advance product offerings.• Managed electronic artwork approvals to meet timelines and ensure compliance with design guidelines and ISO standards.• Provided global technical support for Supply products, leading cross-functional teams in packaging troubleshooting & engineering.• Innovated new packaging products, oversaw their development and delivery of components to meet project goals.• Enhanced existing packages to meet consumer needs, integrating new technologies for improved functionality and cost-efficiency.• Supported manufacturing sites by resolving technical packaging challenges and ensuring compliance with global regulations.• Developed and standardized specifications to boost productivity, ensure zero defects, and meet legal and regulatory requirements. Show less