Lawal Rasheed

Results-driven Mechanical Engineering professional with experience in plastic manufacturing, production supervision, machine maintenance, mould servicing, and HSE operations. Skilled in injection moulding processes, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, team supervision, and operational efficiency improvement. Adept at reducing downtime, improving machine reliability, and supporting safe, high-quality production environments.

Production Supervisor - Scavin Plastic Manufacturing Company

(2026-08)

• Supervise daily injection moulding production activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, rejects, downtime, and operator performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and technical teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Ensure proper segregation, recording, and control of rejected and reworked products.
• Promote compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards across the production floor.
• Support effective shift handover, production reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

Production Supervisor - Nedis

(2024-04 - 2026-08)

• Supervise daily production and maintenance activities to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and support troubleshooting of machine faults.
• Carry out mould maintenance to ensure proper functioning of injection moulding tools and consistent product quality.
• Replace broken or worn ejector pins and other defective mould components during servicing and repair.
• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and servicing of moulds and machine parts.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving mould-related and mechanical issues affecting production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to ensure timely machine setup, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support effective maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards within the production environment.

Production Supervisor - Nedis

(2024-04 - 2026-08)

Key Achievements

• Successfully reduced injection moulding machine downtime through improved preventive maintenance practices.
• Improved compressor efficiency, contributing to reduced energy costs and better production capacity.
• Enhanced product quality through proper mould inspection, servicing, and replacement of faulty mould components.

HSE Supervisor - Abo Ephrata Institute

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Oversaw the development, implementation, and monitoring of HSE policies and procedures.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented effective control measures.
• Developed and delivered HSE training programs for staff and stakeholders.
• Managed incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.

Maintenance Engineer - Ar Nur Automobile Ltd.

(2021-02 - 2022-12)

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for cars and light trucks.
• Conducted inspections and diagnostics to identify potential mechanical and electrical faults.
• Troubleshot and repaired mechanical and electrical systems.
• Collaborated with technicians and stakeholders to improve maintenance practices.
• Analyzed maintenance data to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) - The Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State (2020 - 2022)

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) - The Federal Polytechnic Bida (2017 - 2020)

Community High School, Iresaapa (2011 - 2015)