David Isah (COREN)

Experience

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  Bamfords International Nigeria LTD. Foundry and Production

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Maintenance Technician

  • Carrying out routine maintenance of plant and equipment's• Repair and maintenance of pneumatic sand molding machine• Carrying out daily greasing of rolling parts such as bearings, rollers, conveyors etc.• Piping and plumbing fittings

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  Grand Cereals Limited

  Mar 2008 - now

  • Ensuring all production operations in both Poultry and Fish plant are carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way.• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.• Perform quality controls and monitor production and maintenance KPI’s.• Drive production performance by coordinating all production in the factory to meet schedules that allow for superior customer expectations, high factory efficiency and engaging workforce safety.• Oversee production scheduling, safety, training and production documentation• Ensure product compliance with international and national legislation and organization standards.• Assess project and resource requirements and liaise with management to ensure that the required materials for production are selected and purchased.• Ensuring a proper housekeeping, safe and orderly working environment• Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and other team members through process improvement and continuous improvement.• Carryout root cause analysis system for critical breakdowns including hands-on repairs and fixes putting measure in place to prevent future occurrence• Installation of new equipment’s and processes with the Engineering, Production and Quality teams to qualify new process and equipment e.g. Installation of new dosing machine in the plant.• Implement and manage ERP system for production Module, work order creation, maintenance and reporting.• Implementation of TPM strategy and technique across the plants• Any other duties assigned by Technical and Manufacturing Operation Director. Show less • Drive production performance by coordinating all production in the factory to meet schedules that allow for superior customer satisfaction and high factory efficiency by establishing and executing operating plans and objective• Coordinate the production process and operation and supervise a team to follow through with the compliance program and objectives of the production process.• Ensure product compliance with international and national legislation and organization standards.• Assess project and resource requirements and liaise with management to ensure that the required materials for production are selected and purchased.• Prepare the annual production budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals in compliance with company policy guidelines.• Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and and other team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities.• Any other duties as assigned by Technical and Manufacturing Operation Director. Show less Develop Project procedures of Starting-up, Initiation, Implementation and Closure as well as the guidiance of the Project Team operations towards achieving all the agreed upon goals within the scope, time, ,quality and budgeting standards in line with the mission and vision of Grand Cereals a subsidiary of UACN.Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work planProvide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress.Manage contract with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.Utilize industry best practices, techniques and standards throughout entire project execution. Show less Efficiently and effectively plan/coordinate and organize materials, logistics and engineering support in the execution of production.Ensure that oil mill production activities conform to public laws and regulations(Good Manufacturing Practice).Monitor the operation of machines and equipment, ensure schedule and implement preventive maintenance is carried out to eliminate production downtime.Monitor and control production parameters and take corrective measures where necessary to meet GCL's quality specifications.Provides conducive working environment for higher efficiency and monitor staff performance , providing training on-the job and record appropriate training where any gap is identified. Show less

  • Production Operations Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Plant Manager

    Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Project Manager CAPEX GPSO

    Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Production Manager

    Mar 2008 - Aug 2020

  • Production Supervisor

    Mar 2008 - May 2013