BINUI VERA TAKU
Afro-food Process Engineer/ Biochemist/ Quality Control Technician
Douala
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am looking for challenging positions wherein my educational qualifications, experience and strong ambitions can make effective contributions in the growth and success of the company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Store Manager
ELISSAM Sarl
Douala
01.2023 - Current
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Production Manager
EmmaSham Sarl
Douala
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Intern
Olam Agri
Douala
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked independently on assignments involving varied and complex issues without direct supervision.
- Established prerequisites of Quality management system (ISO 9001:2015)
- Mastered standard operating procedures through hands-on application to daily testing and analysis.
- Maintained complete, accurate and legible test records, reviewing data for accuracy and trends and communicating concerns to supervisor.
- Identified issues and recommended solutions to problems uncovered during course of performing assignments.
- Assessed products and services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
QHSE Intern
Africa Food Manufacture (AFM)
Douala
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Quality Control Inspector
Moulin De France
Douala
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Implement Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Hygienic Practices.
Quality and Production Intern
Cameroon Development Corporation
South West
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Promoted workplace safety by organizing PPE gear and identifying poor safety behaviors on production line.
- Monitored production activities and machinery to detect and resolve problems, consistently avoiding major shutdowns with proactive approach.
- Organized, classified and documented samples for production teams.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Optimized production process to enhance quantity and quality.
Education
Masters Of Engineering - Agro-food Process Engineering
National School of Agro-industrial Sciences
Ngaoundere-Cameroon 11.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Bamenda
Bamenda-Cameroon 10.2014 - 10.2018
Skills
Strategic thinker
Operations
Quality assurance
Production schedules
Documents and reports
Materials review
Continuous Improvement
Production traceability
Reagent preparation
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
MS Office
Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Lean six sigma white belt
Timeline
Store Manager
ELISSAM Sarl
01.2023 - Current
Lean six sigma white belt
06-2022
Production Manager
EmmaSham Sarl
01.2022 - 11.2022
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Intern
Olam Agri
05.2021 - 11.2021
QHSE Intern
Africa Food Manufacture (AFM)
05.2020 - 10.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Moulin De France
05.2019 - 11.2019
Masters Of Engineering - Agro-food Process Engineering
National School of Agro-industrial Sciences
11.2018 - 11.2021
Quality and Production Intern
Cameroon Development Corporation
06.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Bamenda
10.2014 - 10.2018