Nelson Kasingye Agaba

Experience

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  National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  EIA Trainee

  -Providing technical support in the review of Project Brief’s, Terms of Reference for environmental impact studies and Environmental Impact Statements for proposed Projects, and Environmental Audits(EA) for projects in operation;-Providing quality assurance regarding the reports submitted in line with the National Environment Act Cap. 153, the EIA guidelines of 1997, the EIA Regulations 1998, and other Environmental related principles and best practices;-Carrying out baseline verification and post-EIA inspections to verify effectiveness of mitigation measures and compliance with approved conditions;-Providing guidance on decision making regarding the environmental aspects of proposed projects and participating in other EIA exercises as assigned. Show less

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  Nelak Consult Limited

  Jun 2010 - now

  Principal Consultant & CEO

  •Provide strategic direction, planning, operational support, decision making and overall performance of the company on matters related to; Finance, Human Resource Management, Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Procurement, Transport and Logistics with particular focus on business growth and sustainability.•Perform Environmental Auditing of multi-sectoral government and private sector organisations under specifically; Leather & Textiles; Agro processing, Industry & Manufacturing; Construction; Industrial Effluent Treatment Plants; and Oil & Gas.•Perform Environmental Impact Assessments of multi-sectoral government and private sector organisations under specifically; Leather & Textiles; Agro processing, Industry & Manufacturing; Construction; Industrial Effluent Treatment Plants; and Oil & Gas.•Perform Value chains Analysis and Sustainability of the Agro based sectors. •Devise Quality Management Systems-Self Assessment Tools for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises of the Agro based sectors. Show less

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  Leather Industries of Uganda Limited

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2020

  •Provided strategic direction, planning, operational support, decision making and overall performance of the company on matters related to; Finance, Human Resource Management, Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Procurement, Transport and Logistics with particular focus on business growth and sustainability whilst ensuring budgeted profitability is achieved.•Advised the Board on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions relating to corporate services.•Developed and implemented business plan and strategy, identified and exploited new strategies leading to financial growth for the company by over 25%.•Prepared accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and trends of the company for the Board and Executive Management.•Established strategic alliances in Asia and Europe and created a more responsive and market-driven organisation resulting in increased sales from US$ 6.5million to over $7.2million annually. •Boosted delivery of customer orders and cut down logistics costs by about 20% through creation of alliances with efficient and cost-friendly haulers; customs clearing agents and shipping lines. •Steered cross-functional team of 15 staff in 2 locations; Jinja & Kampala, ranging from low level supervisor officers to heads of departments and redefined organisational structures; took major pricing decisions and performed monthly financial evaluation of company results. •Administered over 100+ employees with inspirational leadership, direction and ensured sustained coaching and development for a professional and efficient organization.•Provided direction for performance and professional development of staff through organised recruitment, appraisal and inspiration.•Instituted Quality, Environment, Occupation Health and Safety Management Systems aligned to ISO9001 (QMS), ISO14001 (EMS), ISO45001 (OH&S) and enhanced compliance with national and international standards. Show less •Provided strategic direction, planning, operational support, decision making and overall performance of the company on matters related to; Human Resource Management, Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Procurement, Transport and Logistics with particular focus on business growth and sustainability whilst ensuring budgeted profitability is achieved.• Prepared the company to undertake Environmental Sustainability Audits & Certifications of the Leather Working Group (LWG) becoming the first in Sub-Saharan Africa and a benchmark organisation for the region. •Devised a traceability mechanism of all incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products which enhanced transparency to the customers and significantly boosted sales.•Designed the factory layout of the undertook heavy construction and engineering projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and the processing capacity that involved procurement and installation of new processing equipment worth over US$ 4million;•Recruited, trained and mentored a highly efficient and dedicated management team of 15 and through strategic and efficient restructuring turned around the annual turnover from US$ 0.6million to over $6.5million annually. •Improved productivity by over 200%+ through technology substitution by replacing about 90% of the dilapidated and inefficient while reducing staffing and operational costs by over 30%. •Implemented Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies through planned and automated maintenance practices and slashed the downtime by approximately 20-30% while keeping all facilities and equipment in good operational conditions at all time. •Implemented a Resource Efficiency & Cleaner Production program which resulted into savings of over US$ 10 million in six years in addition to winning several accolades in energy, water use and wastewater management.•Reduced the cost of raw material losses from an estimated US$ 400,000.00 to just below US$ 8,000.00 annually. Show less •Performed Annual Environmental Audits and renewal of necessary legal permits and licences.•Designed and coordinated the construction of an ultra-modern Effluent Treatment Plant for US$ 500,000.00 that enhanced Compliance to environmental quality standards and saved US$ 50,000.00 in annual expenses towards discharge costs of effluent to a third party agency. •Ensured compliance to the Occupational health and Safety Act, 2006 and upheld high occupational safety standards in line with approved policies. Work related accidents were reduced from 5% to less than 0.2% annually.•Ensured Compliance with the NEMA (National) Environment Standards and saved the company losses in excess of US $ 1 million annually associated with environmental penalties due to closure of business. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Head Of Operations

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2019

  • Environmment, Health & Safety Manager

    Nov 2010 - Feb 2019
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  Nelson Leather Works.

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2021

  Founder & CEO

  •Provide strategic direction, planning, operational support, decision making and overall performance of the company on matters related to; Finance, Human Resource Management, Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Procurement, Transport and Logistics with particular focus on business growth and sustainability.•Ensurer Compliance to Sustainable Leather & Textile Industry Standards

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  Kaizen Institute East and West Africa

  Apr 2022 - now

  Senior Consultant

  Kaizen Institute is a global organization that provides management consulting and training services to companies represented in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Kaizen Institute has pioneered, innovated, and led the Operational Excellence consultancy domain for more than 3 decades.Kaizen Institute supports companies of all sizes and sectors including private and public services. We are dedicated to helping organizations realize their Continuous Improvement Strategies. We operate in 50+ countries, with the best coverage and deepest expertise in KAIZEN™ and Lean Management. Show less