Olayinka Koku
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Versatile leader with a proven track record at Mojec International, enhancing factory efficiency through lean manufacturing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in project management and effective communication, I've led teams to exceed quality and productivity goals. My approach boosts morale and drives significant operational advancements, embodying teamwork and engineering support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce Associate
FreshCo Ltd
10.2024 - Current
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor-quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price-checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in the department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
Director of Logistics
RCCG Restoration House Hamilton
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Created a culture of accountability within the logistics department for increased employee motivation and engagement levels.
- Developed comprehensive logistics plans to support mission growth, increasing market share in a competitive industry.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and carriers, ensuring cost savings without compromising quality or delivery times.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing innovative strategies, significantly reducing operational costs.
- Established effective communication channels among team members for improved collaboration and decision-making.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain, leading to measurable success markers.
Executive Assistant
Rccg Restoration House Hamilton
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the mission.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Factory Manager
Mojec International
04.2014 - 12.2022
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures.
- Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels.
- Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
- Conducted root cause analyses of production issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, reducing lead times for production orders.
- Facilitated open communication between all factory departments, leading to increased collaboration and more efficient problemsolving.
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Created and delivered manufacturing labor cost and price input for customer quote reviews.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of financial assets within the facility.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that resulted in consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Evaluated equipment requirements based on capacity needs, making informed decisions about capital investments in new machinery or upgrades.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of raw materials, parts, and services essential to factory operations.
- Reviewed energy consumption patterns within the facility, implementing strategies for conserving resources while maintaining high output levels.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
- Oversaw plant expansions and renovations, ensuring seamless integration of new equipment and processes into existing operations.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON12-2025
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigeria09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria09-2019
Skills
- Safety standards
- Continuous improvement
- Project management
- Engineering support
- Teamwork
- Plant maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Manufacturing operations
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Lean six sigma
- Lean manufacturing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid
Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid through the Canadian Red Cross. Trained in emergency response, including life-saving techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and basic first aid procedures. Skilled in assessing emergencies, providing immediate care, and ensuring patient stability until professional medical assistance arrives.
Timeline
Produce Associate
FreshCo Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Director of Logistics
RCCG Restoration House Hamilton
01.2024 - 10.2024
Executive Assistant
Rccg Restoration House Hamilton
02.2023 - 12.2023
Factory Manager
Mojec International
04.2014 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Ontario Tech University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ahmadu Bello University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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