Charles Kounkou MSc, MBA, Black Belt LSS

Experience

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  Fromagerie Jacquin & Fils - France

  Nov 1997 - Aug 2000

  Quality Control Manager

  LOCATION: Selles-sur-Cher, FranceRESPONSABILITIES:- Production planning- Quality assurance- New product developmentIMPACT:After working one year as production supervior, I noticed a growing interest from clients in our hability to manage quality. I suggested the owners to reflect our efforts in Quality control by implementing a Quality insurance function lead by a Quality Control Manager. In the same time I applied for the position.A year after, the HACCP plan was implemeted in the company which was then approached by new national and international distributors as well as further develop the business.. Show less

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  Agriculture and Agrifood Canada

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2018

  Senior Planning Officer

  BRANCH: Science and Technology BranchDIVISION: International Scientific Cooperation BureauPOSITIONS: - Senior Policy Analyst (2014-2018)- Policy Analyst (2006-2010); (2011-2014)RESPONSABILITIES: During nine years, I have professionally grown from Policy Officer to Senior Policy Officer within the International Engagement Division (IED), within AAFC Science and technology Branch, - have been exposed to diverse professional contexts. IMPACT:- successfully adapted and performed in different areas including project/program management, international development, policy analysis, and operational excellence. AWARDS:Instant award recepient Show less

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  The HEINEKEN Company

  Jan 2008 - May 2010

  Assisstant Production Manager

  LOCATION: Heineken group – Brazzaville, Republic of CongoRESPONSABILITIES: - led the the modernization process of the Brewhouse Department. A major milestone of the project was to launch a USD 16 million worth new computerized beer processing line. Along the process, - managed capacity-building activities, which allowed a significant increase of beer quantity and quality in the Plant. Other activities included the management of financial and human resources.- other responsibilities included Acting Production Manager.IMPACT:-Successfully applied the Lean Six Sigma methodology and mobilized staff to: ensure a smooth transition from an 40-year old brewhouse to a state of the art computerized brewhouse; achieve and sustain a 95% throughout yield and exceeding the symbolic threshold of one million hectolitres produced in the year; AWARDS:- I also applied the Lean Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve the quality of the beer and within 3 month. our brewery ranking went from average to in very high in the Heineken's group sensory analysis monthly charts. Show less

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  Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Technical Cooperation Specialist to IICA Canada Office

  LOCATION: Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Canada; Ottawa, ON RESPONSABILITIES: From 2012 to 2014, I was the Technical Cooperation Specialist at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA) Office in Canada. During my tenure, I successfully managed projects that contributed to the sustainable development of Agriculture in the Americas, including a 15 months project ($400K budget) aiming at building Capacity of local Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Peru and Colombia to meet Canadian Sanitary and Phytosanitary requirements. IMPACT: - 6 Peruvian and Colombian SMEs improved their level of compliance with Canadian SPS standards and increased access and/or exports to Canada at the end of the project.. Show less

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  Canadian Food Inspection Agency

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

  Project Manager, Special Technical cooperation project with Senegal

  BRANCH: International AffairsDIVISION: Technical Cooperation UnitPOSITION (S):- Project Manager of a multi-year, technical assistance project ($850K budget) in Senegal. The project was funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and did contribute to increase agricultural production and productivity in Senegal. - Additional responsibilities include: Acting Deputy Director of Technical Cooperation Unit (TCU) from April 2020 to July 2020; RESPONSABILITIES:- Management of Global Affairs Canada’s Grants and Contributions (i.e. Annual workplans preparation; project activities implementation both onsite and virtually; risk management and reporting);- Partnership negotiation with Senegalese government and United Nations' specialized agency- Organization of technical missions to Senegal and Subject Matters Experts’ mobilization;IMPACT:Despite the COVID-19 pandemic:- Successfully maintained the mobilization of both CFIA experts and the technical partners in Senegal to adjust to the pandemic context, including adopting the delivery of virtual workshops in lieu of completing CFIA experts’ missions to Senegal. AWARDS: - In recognition of the agility and resilience of the project team, CFIA’s Team for the Senegal project was the recipient of the 2021 CFIA’s President National Award for Partnership and Teamwork. Show less

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  Health Canada | Santé Canada

  Apr 2022 - now

  Senior Project Manager - PMO Lead

  BRANCH: Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), Health CanadaDIVISION: Office of Project Management POSITION(S):- Acting Senior Manager, Office of Project Management of the PMRA Transformation initiative (Sep. 2022-Present) - Senior Policy Analyst at the Office of Project Management of the PMRA Transformation initiative (Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2022)RESPONSABILITIES:Include:- Facilitating the sharing of project management resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques for the PMRA Transformation cross functional team. - Develop and manage the Dashboard for the Transformation initiative including data analysis. - Contribute to the improvement of PMRA business processes as an expert in LEAN management.IMPACT:Early accomplishments include the development of project charters, a logic model, key performance indicators and a dashboard for all transformation pillars. Show less

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  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

  May 2023 - now

  Scientific Advisor