Babajide Adewale
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Experienced Head of Operations at Lux Place Ltd. with a strong focus on workforce allocation and process optimization. Achieved a 20% improvement in site safety while leading multi-functional projects that underscored effective collaboration and leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and support staff development through a balanced use of hard and soft skills. Aiming to further drive organizational success by implementing innovative operational strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Operations
Lux Place Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and supervised team member activities to consistently meet customer needs
- Optimized business performance with consistent data tracking and analysis of ongoing operations
- De-escalated employee disputes using appropriate mediation techniques for minimal staff disruption
- Resolved problems, provided open communication and recommended discipline and terminations
- Managed daily operations to guarantee compliance with SOPs and safety regulations
- Evaluated training needs and conducted performance reviews to drive staff development
Site Supervisor Engineer
Lux Place Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted daily safety inspections and ensured worksites met regulatory standards
- Enforced PPE protocols which improved site safety by 20%
- Supervised team of 50 construction workers
- Monitored project progress and quality to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Resolved conflicts among workers through clear communication and equitable solutions
Project Management / Procurement
Design 02 Signatures
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Planned and facilitated all supply chain activities for initiated projects
- Created project plans encompassing schedules, budgets, risk management and resource allocation
- Initiated and tracked 20+ engineering projects
Project Manager
TK & JA Plus Integrated Merchandise Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed 5 distribution centre construction projects from concept to completion
- Completed all projects on-time and within budget
- Led planning, budgeting, scheduling, team assembly, progress monitoring and evaluations for projects
- Implemented changes to meet deliverables through scope alteration, schedule adjustments, and resource reallocation
General Labourer
Dangote Flour Mills
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Generated preventive maintenance schedules and work orders to address ongoing and unscheduled maintenance requests
- Inspected and maintained critical equipment and systems to minimize breakdowns and unplanned downtime
- Used plumbing, carpentry and welding skills to complete diverse repairs
- Conducted root cause analysis on complex equipment failures to identify underlying issues and implement preventive measures
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals to perform specialized repairs or adjustments
- Resolved equipment issues quickly with troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Managed daily maintenance for electrical, mechanical and structural systems
- Dismantled machines to identify root cause of malfunctions and determine means for repair
- Enhanced team efficiency and regulatory compliance with updated SOPs and work instructions
- Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures and systems
Cabinet Installer
Bedmates Furniture Ltd.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Constructed scaffolding systems needed to reach inside and outside installation heights
- Inspected structural timbers of existing buildings to identify decay and replace worn pieces
- Shaped and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines and power saws
- Measured structural distances with tape, squares, and rulers to prevent installation errors
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
Rivers State University
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria01.2016
Skills
- Workforce Allocation Strategy
- Workplace Safety Coordination
- Process Optimization
- Inventory Control Management
- Multi-Functional Project Management
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Team Supervision
Certification
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, January 2025
Timeline
Head of Operations
Lux Place Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Site Supervisor Engineer
Lux Place Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project Management / Procurement
Design 02 Signatures
01.2019 - 01.2021
Project Manager
TK & JA Plus Integrated Merchandise Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2019
General Labourer
Dangote Flour Mills
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cabinet Installer
Bedmates Furniture Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
Rivers State University