Afolayan Oladipo

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Supervisor with 8+ years of progressive experience in operations, team leadership, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) compliance, risk management, and process optimisation. Proven expertise in implementing HSE management systems, conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), toolbox talks, site inductions, daily and equipment inspections, root cause analysis (RCA), and ensuring full regulatory compliance in technical and inspection environments. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality assurance, corrective action implementation, and Microsoft Office Suite reporting.

Engineering Supervisor / Head of Operations - Kwara State Automated Vehicle Inspection Service (KWAVIS) - Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

(2021-07 - 2026-05)

• Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of HSE management systems, workplace safety policies, and regulatory compliance — achieving zero non-compliance issues across all regulatory and environmental audits.
• Conducted daily toolbox talks, site inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors, and delivered safety training to enhance workforce awareness of site-specific risks and safety protocols.
• Performed daily site inspections and routine equipment inspections to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, ensuring safe and proper functioning in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Led Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), root cause analysis (RCA), and implemented corrective actions to reduce breakdowns, improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Applied Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation methodologies to streamline workflows, reducing inspection time by 30% and increasing daily throughput by 25%.
• Managed and mentored a team of 20+ engineers and technicians; designed employee incentive programmes that reduced staff turnover by 20% and elevated service quality.

Foreman – Engineering Technician Supervisor - Kwara State Automated Vehicle Inspection Service (KWARA-AVIS) - Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

(2019-04 - 2021-06)

• Supervised daily vehicle inspection workflows and conducted site inspections while ensuring 100% compliance with safety and regulatory standards, boosting throughput by 30%.
• Oversaw Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) procedures, Hazard Identification, and Quality Control (QC) protocols, reducing inspection errors by 25% and achieving zero non-compliance in government audits.
• Conducted risk assessments, toolbox talks, and provided mentoring on engineering methods, equipment handling, and corrective action procedures.
• Identified process optimisation opportunities that improved team efficiency, reduced operational costs, and strengthened HSE performance.

Infrastructure Support Officer - Access Solutions Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2018-03 - 2019-03)

• Installed, commissioned, and maintained infrastructure while conducting equipment inspections and troubleshooting to minimise downtime and ensure HSE compliance.
• Coordinated procurement and resolved hardware issues, applying risk assessment principles and improving Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering - Kwara State University (KWASU) (2020-01 - 2022-09)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Federal Polytechnic Offa (2011-01 - 2014-12)

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Mechanical Engineering - Federal Polytechnic Offa (2008-01 - 2010-12)