Hardworking and goal-oriented professional with 10 years of lean manufacturing experience in Food and Beverage environments. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brewing Microbiology Technician
Diageo Guinness Cameroon SA Brewery
Douala
2017.10 - Current
Fed laboratory prepared yeasts into propagator machines.
Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
Occasionally read and interpreted blueprints.
Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Inspected finished products for quality consumption.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Brewed beers in facility producing in excess of 10 million hectolitres per year.
Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
Took samples every 3 hours to compare quality with specifications.
Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
Connected pipes between vats and processing equipment.
Helped managers daily make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
Read temperature, flow and other meters every hour and documented information.
Washed production lines and storage containers every hour to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Manufacturing Process Operator
OKPlast SA
Bonaberi
2015.11 - 2017.01
Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
Tested raw materials and products to determine moisture, acidity and other levels.
Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Packaging Machine Operator
Reddys Global SA
Bonaberi
2012.07 - 2015.10
Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
Operated press to achieve highest quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
Promptly removed completed loads from press.
Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
Observed manufacturer instructions when operating molding and casting machines to optimize quality.
Measured height, length and width of products to verify compliance with standards.
Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold, form or cast materials as well as to plan production sequences.
Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up casting machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
Coordinated staff, materials and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages and maximize productivity.
Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
Safely operated to avoid accidents and mishaps.
Maintained discipline through enforcement of company policies.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Government Bilingual High School
Bonaberi
06.2010
Skills
Heavy Equipment Operator
Production Oversight
Production Problem Resolution
Operator Scheduling
Critical Thinking
Team Management
Operator Overloading
SAP
Operator Manuals
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Problem-Solving
PPE Compliance
BrewMax
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
LogOut - TagOut (LOTTO) Confined Space Rescue Certification
Drivers CAT. B License
First Aid and Emergency Rescue training
Project Management training and Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate Training
ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification
GMP, GLP and 5S training
OSHA Certification
HACCP Certification
Timeline
Brewing Microbiology Technician
Diageo Guinness Cameroon SA Brewery
2017.10 - Current
Manufacturing Process Operator
OKPlast SA
2015.11 - 2017.01
Packaging Machine Operator
Reddys Global SA
2012.07 - 2015.10
High School Diploma -
Government Bilingual High School
LogOut - TagOut (LOTTO) Confined Space Rescue Certification
Drivers CAT. B License
First Aid and Emergency Rescue training
Project Management training and Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate Training
ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification
GMP, GLP and 5S training
OSHA Certification
HACCP Certification
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