Racheal Oluwakemi Adebanji
Noblesville
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing expert with 14 years of experience in food manufacturing. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and maximizing resource utilization to achieve performance goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Committed to building collaborative teams and empowering employees to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Supervisor
Heartland Food Product Group
Indianapolis
08.2024 - Current
- Managed team of 18 production associates to ensure timely project completion.
- Monitored production operations to enforce compliance with established procedures.
- Fostered collaboration across departments to expedite problem resolution impacting timelines.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies for enhanced organizational efficiency.
- Conducted evaluations to identify productivity concerns and implement targeted training.
- Maintained cost-effective production while adhering to food quality and safety standards.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties to team members.
- Created reports on operational progress for review by upper management.
- Implemented quality control measures across all organizational functions in order to maintain consistent high standards of product and service delivery.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Clif Bar Baking Company
Indianapolis
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows to identify process enhancements.
- Developed strategic roadmap for continuous improvement aligned with organizational objectives.
- Drove engagement and tracked metrics through trainings, AM, Kaizen, RCA, 5S, and belt projects.
- Acted as 5S work process owner, supporting Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement Pillars.
- Monitored outcomes of initiatives to ensure alignment with defined objectives.
- Provided updates to senior management on progress of improvement initiatives.
- Sourced and managed vendors, identifying cost-saving opportunities through process optimization.
- Collaborated and independently researched latest trends in continuous improvement methodologies.
- Led project teams through the development of SIPOC diagrams and process flow charts to define current state processes prior to developing future state processes.
- Performed gap analyses between current state processes and desired future states based on customer requirements or organizational goals.
- Facilitated Kaizen events to drive process optimization and standardization.
- Monitored key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Supervisor
CraftMark Bakery, LLC
Plainfield
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed team of 10 quality inspectors and technicians for inspections, tests, and audits.
- Supervised quality control processes to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
- Conducted inspections and product testing while maintaining accurate documentation and records.
- Championed adherence to cGMPs, FDA regulations, and ISO9001 quality management systems.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and supervision of staff to enhance performance.
- Ensured effective implementation of quality control procedures by technicians.
- Optimized productivity by overseeing work schedules and approving time cards.
- Facilitated communication of quality metrics across departments to ensure production compliance.
Quality Specialist
Standard Organization of Nigeria
VICTORIA ISLAND
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Executed inspections of facilities and documentation to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.
- Evaluated manufacturing practices and quality control processes for adherence to SON safety regulations.
- Reviewed records related to labeling, product testing, and adverse event reporting during inspections.
- Assessed compliance with SON's current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) through facility evaluations.
- Provided actionable recommendations for corrective measures or regulatory enforcement actions.
- Conducted investigations on reported violations, gathering evidence and interviewing employees.
- Documented comprehensive inspection reports detailing findings and suggested improvements.
- Collaborated with ten companies to enhance record-keeping and quality control procedures.
Production Supervisor
FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC
03.2010 - 08.2016
- Ensured that products were produced in cost-effective manner while adhering to food quality, food safety, and industrial safety standards compiled production equipment status reports, attainment, downtime duration and tagging, and potential quality concerns.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy, resulting in reduction of inventory and overtime. Strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows to optimize efficiency.
- Enhanced productivity and safety by enforcing performance-oriented production approach. This approach significantly increased worker output and reduced safety incidents. Empowering employees to contribute to successful on-time production.
- Regularly evaluated team member's performance to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priority and production quality standards, ensuring consistency and efficiency in production.
- Resolved conflict among team mates as quickly as possible to maintain happy workforce.
- Proactively addressing obstacles such as material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures to drive continuous improvement for better processes and successful outcomes.
- Managed 15 production associates overseeing productive production processes and ensured that all deadlines were met.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Federal University of Technology
Niger State, Nigeria, Niger09.2009
Associate of Science - Food Science and Technology
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria05.2005
High School Diploma -
Girls Academy Simpson Street
Lagos, Nigeria06.2001
Skills
- Quality systems
- Lean
- CGMP
- 5S
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Six Sigma
- Root cause analysis
- Quality audits
- Internal audits
- Project management
- Data analysis
Certification
HACCP Certification.
PCQI Certification
5S Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification .
PMP Certification.
CBAP.
Timeline
Operation Supervisor
Heartland Food Product Group
08.2024 - Current
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Clif Bar Baking Company
06.2022 - 08.2024
Quality Supervisor
CraftMark Bakery, LLC
03.2021 - 06.2022
Quality Specialist
Standard Organization of Nigeria
08.2018 - 02.2021
Production Supervisor
FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC
03.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Federal University of Technology
Associate of Science - Food Science and Technology
Yaba College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Girls Academy Simpson Street
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