Adetunji Sotunde
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 15 years.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Plant Operations
Secure ID Limited
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Overseeing supply chain and Manufacturing operations for Africa’s leading Smart Card Manufacturer
- Led team of 8 managers and 230+ staff in Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, QHSE, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics
- Developed annual budgets for operations covering procurement, supply Chain, Card manufacture, card Personalization and New Product Development, Quality, Safety and Environment
- Deployed, managed and reviewed Performance metrics to drive
- Supervised plant cost reduction team to achieve departmental cost metrics
- Designed, reviewed, managed plant and facility CAPEX budget in line with growth plan
- Hired, coached, evaluated and motivated staff to deliver superior plant performance
- Ensured manufacturing quality conformance to ISO, GSMA, CQM standard
- Championed ongoing readiness for Quality, Safety and Environmental certifications
- Deployed TPM based maintenance processes that led to a 16% manufacturing Productivity
- Leveraged S&OP experience to grow exchange rate-adjusted revenue by 42% YOY
- 32% energy cost savings through Power Optimization initiative
- Reduced in-process rejects by 23% using lean principles.
Head of Supply Chain
Chemical and Allied Products PLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Overall responsibility for Supply Chain Operations covering Plan, Source, Make and Move for leading Paint Manufacturer
- Oversaw production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards
- Embedded safety protocols and regulations to deliver sustainable improvement
- Managed inventory levels to ensure raw materials and finished products supply
- Drove the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, minimize down-time and ensure peak efficiency
- Engaged HR to ensure staff trained, motivated, and working efficiently
- Monitored and controlled production costs, optimizing processes, and identifying areas for cost savings
- Ensured plant adherence to environmental stewardship commitment
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, best practice adoption, keeping updated on industry trends and innovations
- Maintaining relationships with customers, addressing product-related inquiries or concerns, and working to meet their specific requirements
- Coordinating with suppliers and distributors to ensure a smooth supply chain for raw materials and product distribution.
General Manager, Projects
West African Cubes Limited
09.2018 - 08.2020
- On site responsibility for Construction, Installation and Commissioning of a 50 Ton Per day seasoning cube factory with all associated utilities
- Contractor, consultant interface
- Responsible for all non-production activities post-construction.
General Manager
Seven Up Bottling Company Limited
09.2016 - 08.2018
- P&L responsibility for manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, QEHS, Maintenance, Logistics and Sales for a 102k BPH Pepsico beverage bottling operation
- Ran 2 RGB and 1 PET lines
- Led daily operations, overseeing a team of 8 Managers and 230+ staff in a high-volume manufacturing facility
- Developed, Reviewed and managed plant budget including Capex
- Managed Production, QA, Safety
- Engineering, Warehousing, Distribution and Sales
- Developed, reviewed and managed balanced Performance metrics for Managers and Direct Reports
- Improved ownership for performance achieved
- Instituted weekly “BURST THE SILO’ reviews that improved team cohesion
- Championed area-based ownership for GMP/GHK
- Significant improvement in orderliness achieved across work areas
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 12% increase in overall production efficiency
- Successfully managed a budget of CAD32 million, consistently meeting revenue and cost targets
- Partner with site unions to resolve employee grievance and drive staff engagement
- Spearheaded CI initiatives, resulting in a 0.9% increase in sweetener yield
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement quality protocols, resulting in a 100% pass rate in AIB audits
- Successfully led plant to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AIB certification
- Ran Targeted market initiatives that grew sales by 18%
- Successful roll-out of new regional RTM project
- Led and delivered Warehousing Outsourcing Project on-time and under Budget.
General Manager, Plant Operations
INDEV Limited
01.2015 - 08.2016
- In this senior management role for a business with interests in Manufacturing and Logistics, responsibilities include: Develop, test, deploy and review metrics for performance management
- Embed management reporting routines to drive decision making
- Develop, and train out production and quality routines to support ISO 9001 compliance
- Sourcing, procuring and installing a 30 Ton/ day full fat soy processing line
- Agree ABP with board
- Align Key Business Indicators and review periodically to deliver superior results
- Drove sales routines to meet revenue goals
- Select and grow reliable partners for a seamless supply chain.
Plant Manager
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
08.2008 - 12.2014
- In this senior management role with the Franchise bottler for Coca-Cola in Nigeria and with responsibility for manufacturing, logistics and sustainability for western Nigeria, key duties include: Managed a team of 8 direct report managers and approximately 250+ employees in a work environment with 1 production location and 6 distribution centers in western Nigeria
- Align In-Plant Performance drivers to ABP and review to successful delivery
- Work with HR and team to identify, acquire, develop and project talent
- Ensure asset care processes are in line with global best practice
- Negotiate workflows and contracts whilst ensuring balance of value and risk
- Establish, review and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in line with best practice
- Create, manage and analyse performance data and integrate into feedback cycle
- Lead and periodically review regional Sales and Operations Planning process
- Key achievements include: Led ISO 14001, 9001, 18001, OHSAS and FSSC 22000/PAS223 certification in 2 plants
- Reduced Power costs by 17% by leveraging technology and focused leadership
- Consistently achieved profit targets through innovative cost optimization
- Co-ordinated regional input team in regional master plan redevelopment project and led In-Plant upgrades
- Ensured timely review of regional RTM process inputs into SAP implementation plan
- Received Coca-Cola Company sustainability gold award (2012), Silver (2011)
- Led regional cutover planning team to a successful SAP Go-Live with zero operational disruptions.
Production Shift Manager
Premier Foods Limited, British Bakeries
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Shift leadership for Safety, Quality, Production, Maintenance and Distribution
- Managed 20k loaves/shift automated bakery
- Resolved employee issues in synergy with union
- Ensured swift repairs of on-shift equipment break-down
- OTIF delivery of customer orders.
Production Manager, Bournvita old process
Mondelez International
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Having responsibility for delivering the QCDSM agenda in a labour-intensive factory with over 400 staff and 9 Managers, key successes include: Optimized Bournvita Refill pack line with a 26% improvement in throughput and annual packaging material cost savings of N4,000,000+
- On-time, under budget delivery of N45 million oven improvement project
- Led re-engineering project that reduced manning by 25% whilst growing volumes by 19%
- Awarded Cadbury Schweppes Stock options for exemplary performance 2005, 2006.
Production Manager, Gum and Chocolate
Mondelez International
07.2003 - 04.2005
- Key accountabilities include managing product quality, production planning, Planned Preventive Maintenance planning for process plant and dedicated utilities, Spares management, operator skills analysis and training the bubble gum and soft flow chocolate Factories
- Achievements include: Installation and commissioning of N264 million ultra-modern Bubble Gum factory to completion on time and under budget
- Successful implementation of the Autonomous production model pilot delivering significant labour cost savings and manufacturing efficiency
- Selection and training of a staff of 32 into an award-winning team
- Awarded Cadbury Schweppes Stock options for exemplary performance 2005.
Shift Operations Manager
Mondelez International
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Responsibilities included production scheduling, shift planned and corrective maintenance and material planning.
Shift Engineer
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
11.2000 - 08.2002
- Maintenance planning and execution for bottling line and utilities including CO2 plant, air compressors, and refrigeration plant for a 32,000 Bottles per hour Coca Cola bottling plant
- As acting plant engineer, improved quarterly line utilization by 11%
- Supervised installation and commissioning of the new bottling plant.
Education
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Asset Management
- Cost Reduction
- Facility Management
- Manufacturing Processes
- Operational Excellence
- Operations Management
- Safety Regulations
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Performance Metrics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Head of Plant Operations
Secure ID Limited
06.2022 - 10.2023
Head of Supply Chain
Chemical and Allied Products PLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
General Manager, Projects
West African Cubes Limited
09.2018 - 08.2020
General Manager
Seven Up Bottling Company Limited
09.2016 - 08.2018
General Manager, Plant Operations
INDEV Limited
01.2015 - 08.2016
Plant Manager
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
08.2008 - 12.2014
Production Shift Manager
Premier Foods Limited, British Bakeries
09.2007 - 08.2008
Production Manager, Bournvita old process
Mondelez International
05.2005 - 07.2007
Production Manager, Gum and Chocolate
Mondelez International
07.2003 - 04.2005
Shift Operations Manager
Mondelez International
08.2002 - 07.2003
Shift Engineer
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
11.2000 - 08.2002
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