Olubunmi Oke, (BSc, MSc, FNSChE, MNSE, R.ENGR)

Experience

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  DANGOTE SUGAR REFINERY PLC

  May 2003 - Sept 2010

   Managed the effective and efficient production of high quality refined sugar fortified with vitamin A on shift basis and in accordance with laid down quality’s specification. Ensured adequate utilization of human and materials resources to attain set shift targets  Involved in maintenance, shutdown, startup, and troubleshooting operation of the refinery with operation capacity of 4000MT/day of refined sugar. Coordinate shift activities and ensure that adequate utilities supports are provided during production operations Provided leadership on projects aimed at continuous improvement of quality of products. (e.g. ISO 9001 implementation, MPC project, GMP etc) Managed approval of materials requisition and products release in the shift. Maintained shift discipline and compliance to company rules by operatives Evaluate and carry out performance appraisal for subordinate as well as identifying their training needs. Show less  Supervised a team of Operators and Engineers on shift basis to carry out effective and efficient production of high quality refined sugar fortified with vitamin A in accordance with the laid down quality’s specification. Coordinated process unit’s activities to maximize yield of products from raw materials with minimal wastage Ensured 100% adherence to schedule production and packaging plans Ensured adequate utilization of human and materials resources to attain set production targets  Involved in operation of the refinery with operation capacity of 4000MT/day of refined sugar. Ensured strict compliance with general manufacturing practices (GMP) Coordinated preparation of shift production reports. Show less * Intensive training on sugar technology: melting, talo-clarification, filtration, ion exchange resin decolorization, sucrose crystallization, centrifugation, drying, sugar conditioning, sugar fortification and packaging * Intensive training on equipment operations: melters, clarifiers, Deep Bed filters, pressure filters, IER batteries, evaporator, vapour cell, vacuum pan, vacuum pump, air compressor, boilers, turbine, drier, screw conveyor, belt conveyor, centrifugal pumps, bucket elevators, centrifugal machines, weighing feeding machine, stirrers and blenders. Show less

  • Shift Production Manager

    Oct 2008 - Sept 2010

  • General Process Supervisor

    Oct 2005 - Sept 2008

  • Graduate Trainee

    May 2003 - Sept 2005
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  Josepdam Sugar Company Limited (Formerly Nigerian Sugar Company Limited)

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Process Manager

   Managed effective and efficient production of sugar and optimization of the sugar factory's equipment as Acting Factory Manager. Prepared Process department and factory budgets, outlining manpower and material requirements that realistically meet the company’s target and consistent with the operating budget. Reviewed and monitored production schedule and processes to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Ensured the production of refined and fortified sugar to meet required specification Ensured preparation of factory maintenance and production reports and records Ensured that materials, labour and equipment are efficiently utilized to meet production targets Ensured that planned key performance indicators (KPIs) of efficiency and performance are met and that products satisfy customer requirement. Managed requisition for raw materials, process chemicals and other resources Ensured the supervision, motivation, development, and training of factory staff.  Ensured compliance to health and safety policies and guidelines Show less

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  DANGOTE SUGAR REFINERY PLC

  Mar 2013 - now

   Plan, organize, direct and evaluate process operations related activities, ensuring that they meet organization's goals, objectives and regulatory requirement.  Collaborate with process units and other business units on budgets implementation and progress to ensure that process operations achieve its set target. Manage efficiently the processes and stages involved in refining of sugar and ensure continuous improvement in product yield Ensure that materials, labour and equipment are efficiently utilized to meet production targets. Monitor employee performance, write reports and updates records as required. Plan work schedules, as necessary Ensure that scheduled periodic inspections, maintenance, repairs and renovation work of equipment are carry out as required by maintenance department. Liaise with employees, internal and external parties and represents the organization on work related matters. Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and guideline Show less Operation and Optimization of sugar recovery processes to minimize losses and improve sugar yield. Refinery able to achieve a sugar recovery of over 86.7%.  Prepared budgets outlining manpower and material requirements that are realistic and consistent with recovery operations. Managed efficiently the processes involved in extraction of sucrose from refinery syrup for improvement in product yield. Ensured optimal utilization of recovery equipment for better performance. Ensured optimal exhaustion of molasses so as to reduce sugar losses to final molasses. Coordinated the shutdown, maintenance and start-up activities for the recovery operations Ensured efficient use of materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets Ensured that planned key performance indicators (KPIs) of efficiency and performance are met with a best possible materials yield.  Managed requisition for materials, chemicals and other resources Ensured supervision, motivation, development, and training of subordinates. Ensured compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental policies and guidelines, as well as others regulatory requirement Report to management on all issues relating to recovery operations of the sugar refinery Show less

  • Assistant General Manager, Process

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Senior Manager, Process

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

  • Manager, Sugar Recovery Processes

    Mar 2013 - Nov 2016