David Abodo. BSc. MBA. MCMI, Prince2, MC, Career Coach

Experience

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  JCNIC

  May 2000 - Dec 2023

  Youth Support Worker

  Voluntary work- Support the youth in my community to access services they are entitled- from dealing with teenage challenges at school to making relevant career choices.

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  Royal Mail

  Nov 2002 - Apr 2012

  • Established a cost reduction program backed with scientific and systematic data of identified waste and losses to realise KPI improvements of 10 % cost savings year on year.• Coordinated the Construct of cost Map for Royal Mail International totalling £80,393,763, with the involvement of 95% of Operational managers in Cost Deployment activities and the management of a team of experts (IT specialist and finance) to design process Maps and in-house tools for recording machine breakdowns and elements of cost. • Identified a total of £35,085,100 of losses, which equates to 54.5% of the cost perimeter, wrote project terms of reference of key projects, and equipped the managers with the relevant project management skills.• I deployed 9 successful projects and managed most of the project managers to release £4.9M savings, from the 2nd Iteration. With my assistance the Cost Deployment team gained 2 Points on the 5th Audit, this was one of the best achievements in all the Royal Mail centres. Show less • Managing 5 managers and an operational team of 70 - 100 staff (depending on the time of year) in Royal Mail International, to deliver KPI targets. I managed to increase productivity in the Cross-Dock operation by 25%, tray induction 8% and reducing vehicle waiting time by 20% in Arrivals. • I was deployed to cover the Last Shift manager’s role at one of the Royal Mail sites at the Airport, monitoring inventory of Unit load devices (ULD’s), working with the airlines either to deliver or collect. As well as ensuring airlines are achieving SLA (service level agreements) in picking up export traffic and delivering of Import traffic. • Analysing the operation strategically and creatively while making/driving positive changes through my area by decreasing cost and contributing towards the annual budget. • Undertaking second line management tasks/ appraisals and feedback's with my managers, daily briefings with my team of managers on any changes being implemented, daily performance targets, ensuring robust resource plan, and managing sick absence and conduct code in line with company procedures. Show less

  • Assistant Cost Deployment leader (Royal Mail)

    Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Acting Section Head (second line manager)

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Production Manager

    Nov 2002 - Mar 2008
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  Post Office Limited

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Implemented £2billion network transformation (the biggest Network transformation in Europe) funded by the UK Government. • Achieved all agreed targets for conversation of over 7200 branches and over 7500 signed contracts in 5 years, making the business more profitable and commercially viable.• Led on programme planning, project plan with programme charter as a monitoring system, identification of issues and resolving them appropriately to keep projects on track, also effectively managing cost of projects through benefits, overspends and quality management. • Key Player to programme strategies, from the recruitment and training of staff to carrying out collaborative work with external agencies to design digital platforms to facilitate the completion, submission and easy assessment of business plans, which reduced the process timescale from 5days-2days. • Led a team of managers and staff to efficiently analysed and processed over 4000 business (Analysing a range of documentation including, Financial accounts, three-year business plan projection forecast, supporting documentation, loan documentation and valid lease; ensuring that criteria has met financial assessment to be approved; writing letters of acceptance to agents upon approval) to identify viable, profitable and self-sustainable business before investments are issued. • Track record of providing sound business judgement in addressing complex business issues on the Help-desk, with over 12000 calls received and satisfied. • High level of programme knowledge demonstrated through provision of intelligence to Directors on how the new strategy of the programme has been accepted and the benefits have been realised. • A PIC (Person in control), to my office, ensuring compliance to health and safety rules and regulations, example; fire evacuation procedures in place, completions of activities in site log book, etc. Embed safety culture. Show less • • Managed the support functions for the Area managers, project managers (PM) and other stakeholders, through the tracking of the end to end processes and furnished them with vital information. • Also providing them with timely reports to help them in making informed decisions whiles identifying any deviations of projects and supporting with the resolutions which helped in attaining our fraction of the first year target of 1200 contracts. • Strong interpersonal skills proven by the creation of Network of key support function (Legal, Finance, Procurement etc), to ensure all potential blockages are unlocked for a smooth execution of the projects through facilitation of performance review meetings. Show less

  • Lead Project Manager (Financial Assessment / Acquisition/ Issues & Resolutions/ Proximity Analysis)

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2016

  • Regional Implementation Manager for Wales and the West (Post Office)

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
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  GSK

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2020

  Shift Production Manager (FMCG)

  Working with a dedicated team, which contribute to the production of Oral Healthcare brands such as Aquafresh, Sensodyne & Macleans, producing in excess of 400,000,000 tubes of toothpaste and 18 million bottles of Mouthwash per year for consumers across Europe and the Middle East.Key Responsibilities and Achievements; • Lead and manage filling and packing production teams and deliver production targets as agreed, whiles ensuring the manufacturing team are providing JIT (Just in Time) service to achieve set KPIs. • Undertaking First line Leader tasks/ appraisals and feedbacks with my operators, daily briefings with my team on any changes being implemented, daily performance targets, ensuring robust resource plan, and managing sick absence and conduct code in line with company procedures• Utilisation of problem solving and performance management to address issues at their root level, which has helped with the improvement of OEE performance. • Analysing the operation strategically and creatively, while making/driving positive changes through my area by decreasing cost and contributing towards the annual budget.• Lead the team through a shift change program (from 24/7 to 24/5 shift pattern), which led to almost 40% reduction in headcount. • Carrying out continuous improvement projects such as Changeovers of SKU and implementation of Autonomous Maintenance which contributed to 5% OEE increment. • Took my team through the implementation of ERP and the use of Skill Matrix to ensure all development gaps were bridged from 0% knowledge to 100%. Show less

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  Sanofi

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Production Shift Manager (API)

  • Led a Team of Technicians in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) safely in a GMP environment, whiles promoting a Lean and continuous improvement culture.• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders (shift Technicians, QA, Engineering & Facilities, HSE, MTS, etc) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as maximisation of OEEs.• Expanded on HSE emergency response activities and proactive measures; qualified First Aider, Permit writer (working in confined spaces, heights, live working, SPA and many more), operation of boiler houses, effluent pant, CEP, etc. • Operations of advanced technologies such as Reverse Osmosis (RO), Spray Dryers, Distillations mechanisms, and Purification systems like Centrifuges and Washers. Show less

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  EUROAPI

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Manufacturing Shift Manager (API)

  Led a Team of Technicians in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) safely in a GMP environment, whiles promoting a Lean and continuous improvement culture.• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders (shift Technicians, QA, Engineering & Facilities, HSE, MTS, etc) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as maximisation of OEEs.• Expanded on HSE emergency response activities and proactive measures; qualified First Aider, Permit writer (working in confined spaces, heights, live working, SPA and many more), operation of boiler houses, effluent pant, CEP, etc. • Operations of advanced technologies such as Reverse Osmosis (RO), Spray Dryers, Distillations mechanisms, and Purification systems like Centrifuges and Washers. Show less

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  Reliance Worldwide Corporation - UK

  Dec 2022 - now

  I am grateful for the recognition and trust the senior leadership team placed in me, and I am committed to exceeding their expectations in my new role. I am confident that with the support of my team, we will continue to drive operational excellence and deliver exceptional results.I am eager to take on the challenges and responsibilities of managing both the Manual assembly department (including the packaging department) and the Automation assembly operations on the Night shift. I am determined to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards.I am confident that my experience, leadership skills, and dedication to the effective utilisation of the compass pillars in production (Safety, Quality and People Development) will enable me to succeed in this new role. I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to make a positive impact on the company’s success in 2024. Show less Managing a group of Production Technical Support, Section Leaders, Machine Setters, Materials Handlers and Factory Operatives to achieve business objectives by;• Drive behavioural-based safety throughout the plant and ensure medical treatment and target rates are adhered to. Ensure delivery of the annual HSE improvement plan and take ownership of key actions that relate to operational safety.• To provide Major Incident Control responsibility as and when required. Responding to incidents and taking control to ensure the situation is under control, inform the relevant parties and escalate or close the incident as appropriate.• To take a lead role in Incident Investigations, follow up on actions, and look for route cause (five whys) analysis - ensuring that they own the process.• To ensure the site operation is compliant with COSHH, Engineering & legislative standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001.• Assist with the implementation of the annual road map and daily and weekly metrics aligned to customer demand which supports the operational strategy in conjunction with the Production Manager.• Identify and execute business improvement opportunities whether P & L and capital are related and justify with the appropriate rationale and implementation of these projects based on future growth plans.• Allocation & management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, and department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and demonstrate the ability to flex costs accordingly.• Drive preventive maintenance programmes including servicing and repairs of all machinery and equipment which is then recorded in the maintenance log ensuring minimum production disruption in output. Instigate continuous improvement initiatives and lead the change within operational activities ensuring that the SMART ideas are captured and implemented and could increase output and save time and effort. Show less

  • Operation Shift Manager Automated Assembly & Manual Assembly /Packaging Department.

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Operation Shift Manager Automated Assembly

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023