Ikechuk Obi
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | HSE / SAFETY | SECURITY | FACTORY OPERATIONS
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About
Factory and operations professional with experience across production, operations, logistics, maintenance, quality/regulatory compliance and staff supervision. Experienced in workplace safety activities, facility inspections, emergency preparedness, security coordination, housekeeping and operational risk control within manufacturing environments. Strong background in coordinating people, equipment, contractors and day-to-day factory activities to maintain safe, efficient and compliant operations.
Experience
Factory / Facilities, Safety & Security Manager - VIJU MILK INDUSTRIES, NIGERIA - Nigeria
Support day-to-day factory and facility operations to maintain a safe, functional and productive workplace.
- Coordinate routine workplace inspections and identify hazards, unsafe conditions, maintenance defects and security vulnerabilities.
- Monitor compliance with workplace safety, security, housekeeping and operational procedures.
- Coordinate fire safety activities, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures and emergency drills.
- Conduct safety awareness activities and toolbox talks for factory personnel.
- Monitor security operations including access control, visitor management, patrol activities, incident reporting and protection of company property.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel and contractors on facility repairs and corrective maintenance.
- Investigate and document safety, security and workplace incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain records and reports relating to inspections, incidents, drills, security activities and facility maintenance.
- Liaise with management, staff, contractors and relevant inspection/regulatory authorities on facility, safety and security matters.
Factory Manager - SMART WATER NIGERIA LIMITED - Lagos
(2020-01 - 2024-01)
- Planned and coordinated daily production schedules to meet market demand while minimizing downtime and material waste.
- Monitored water filtration and treatment processes and supported hygiene, health, safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured facility readiness for inspections and adherence to applicable NAFDAC and Local Government requirements.
- Recruited, trained, scheduled and supervised factory operators and packers.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports covering operational costs and inventory.
- Managed regular servicing and maintenance of water-treatment equipment.
Operations / Logistics Manager - OSECHEM NIGERIA LIMITED (IPAC SOLE REPRESENTATIVE IN NIGERIA) - Nigeria
(2013-08 - 2021-08)
- Managed drivers and transportation of company goods from warehouse to customers.
- Organized and monitored operations, transportation, storage and distribution activities.
- Liaised with customers and ensured service requirements were met.
- Prepared paperwork for regulatory bodies.
- Managed waste and implemented waste-reduction strategies
Education
B.Sc. - Geography and Planning - Abia State University, Nigeria (2004-01)
