OGBODO SIMON C

Execute proactive maintenance and operational tasks by performing Job Safety Analysis (JSA), toolbox talks, and risk assessments, ensuring a zero-incident work environment.

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on critical systems, including pumps, valves, pressure vessels, steam systems, and rotating equipment, adhering strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Monitor and maintain operational parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow rates to ensure continuous operation within safe limits.

Support critical rig-up and rig-down activities during shutdowns and installations, contributing to efficient project completion and minimizing downtime.

Investigate equipment failures and near misses using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to implement effective corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.

Mentor junior technicians and operators on safe work practices and procedural compliance, enhancing overall team capability and safety adherence.

Monitored real-time DCS data (temperature, pressure, flowrates, levels) to maintain optimal product flow and process stability across multiple production lines.

Adjusted control parameters and set points to achieve production targets, significantly minimizing operational disruptions.

Responded promptly to alarms, analyzed root causes, and executed corrective actions, effectively averting safety incidents and reducing downtime.

Collaborated cross-functionally with maintenance teams on DCS resolutions, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and industry standards.

Generated comprehensive operational reports and analyzed trends to support process improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing efficiency.

Reduced customer complaints by 12% by championing First Time Right (FTR) initiatives, directly enhancing product quality and consumer satisfaction.

Awarded the Nestle September 2022 Line Ownership and Defects Identification/Elimination Award for exceptional contributions to operational excellence.

Prepared production lines using CILT (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication, Tightening) and OPRP checks, ensuring 100% operational readiness.

Investigated equipment failures through Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and 5 Whys, implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.

Applied deep knowledge of HACCP, QMS, NGMP, DMAIC, FSMS, and DMO applications to optimize operations, improving process efficiency and product quality.

Identified efficiencies that reduced energy consumption and enhanced product quality, performing regular system checks and backups for reliability.

Trained operators, documented procedures, and minimized waste through daily Critical Control Point (CCP) inspections.

Led New Product Introduction (NPI) launches, single-handedly managing the production of new beverages and transferring knowledge via SOPs/OPLs, ensuring successful market integration.

Recognized twice as an Outstanding Performer in the Ibadan Brewery Hall of Fame for exceptional contributions to innovation and operational excellence.

Operated and monitored innovation machines, calibrating analysis tools (Alcolyzer, Hazemeter, pH meter) to ensure precise quality control for new products.

Developed Operational Performance Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for coaching operators, highlighting Critical Control Points (CCPs) to prevent contamination.

Awarded Extract Loss Champion for minimizing wastage, demonstrating significant impact on operational efficiency and cost savings.

Represented operatives in drafting the High Performing Organisation (HPO) methodology, contributing to strategic organizational development.

Prepared Clean-in-Place (CIP) solutions and meticulously cleaned cellar equipment/tanks/lines, performing ATP checks to ensure zero contamination.

Conducted comprehensive storage analysis, yeast culturing/cropping, product blending, and temperature monitoring to maintain product quality and consistency.

Operated and monitored pressurized process systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations while adhering to quality standards.

Assisted in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) activities, gaining hands-on experience in critical NDT methodologies.

Supported pressure integrity verification and inspection programs across oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to enhanced safety and operational reliability.

Participated in field-based testing and inspection operations, strictly adhering to HSE standards and safety protocols.

Prepared detailed technical reports and inspection documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.