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CHUKWUOZOR I. OKONKWO

Piedmont,SC

Summary

Quality-driven production leader with over 15 years of experience in management. Recognized as a result-oriented manufacturing team member with a proven history of implementing lean manufacturing principles, streamlining production processes, and improving overall efficiency. Adept at optimizing safety programs, production schedules, and quality control measures to drive significant reductions in workplace accidents, defects, and overtime costs. An analytical person with a solid ability to build successful teams and meet organizational objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Snr. Resource Leader

Kroger Bakeries
06.2022 - 09.2025
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity, and revenue goals.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop the production department budget and forecast.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on an understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Coached and mentored supervisors to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Produced daily operations reports, forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost reduction and service improvement initiatives.
  • Ensured FDA and SQF compliance by regularly conducting internal audits and assisting in preparation for external customer regulatory and certification audits.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of [Number] employees in [Type] establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.

Resource Leader

Kroger Bakeries
02.2014 - 06.2022
  • Provided leadership and supervised a cross-functional team of 30+ manufacturing associates.
  • Monitor performance with a focus on safety, quality, production output, waste, and other costs.
  • Managed HR activities such as payroll, and annual performance evaluations.
  • Increased PR and Efficiency through process changes to increase run rates while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with union members.
  • Supported associate training in quality, safety, and production.
  • Worked closely with Engineering and quality to manufacture the highest quality products while minimizing cost.
  • Enhanced productivity by promoting a team environment emphasizing self-directed work teams (HPWS)
  • Execute root cause analysis when metrics are not met, Developed, and implemented interim containment and permanent corrective measures.
  • Developed production schedule for shift operations to ensure optimum staffing levels.

Production Supervisor

Saralee Fresh Bakery (Now Bimbo Bakeries)
03.2011 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: A leading supplier of private label and store brand fresh bakery
  • Directed all shift activities relating to health, safety, and environmental issues resulting in 0 days with lost time accidents, by implementing the intelligent design of job rotation to reduce repetitive motion injuries.
  • Identified the root cause of high MLFZ. Developed and implemented a comprehensive working strategy with fundamental interests significantly dropping from 23% to 19%.
  • Stabilized declining Overall efficiency through process improvement and waste variation/reduction processes, analyzed process flow, and implemented targeted changes that increased efficiency from 79% to 83%.
  • Lead groups in Kaizen activities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, reduce material loss, and improve productivity utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.
  • Investigate root cause of major downtime sources through A3 problem-solving.

Production Supervisor

Duer Carolina Coil
03.2008 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: A world leader in spring technology and Manufacturing
  • Organized workflow to meet required production goals through proper resource utilization and sequential production, resulting in an increased output of 20%.
  • Scheduled production to meet daily output requirements by eliminating batch production.
  • Reduced non-conforming inventory from 3% to less than 1% by implementing single-piece flow, in-process checks, and initiative-taking solutions using Fishbone, five whys, and Pareto's analyses.
  • Ensured the safety of all employees with continuous proper training, use of stop cards, and enforcing compliance with PPE and better safety practices. This led to a drop of 80% in recordable accidents from the previous year.

Production Supervisor

Schwan Food Company
06.2007 - 04.2008
  • Company Overview: A leading manufacturer and marketer of fine frozen foods
  • Managed staffing by ensuring that the most qualified were hired and placed according to skills.
  • Identified training needs of associates and implemented the rewarding process, which increased morale and reduced turnover from 50% to less than 35%.
  • Increased delivery performance with continuous improvement processes and resource planning and allocation.
  • Interfaced with quality control for quality improvement that exceeded ISO standards.
  • Worked with the safety coordinator to identify potential safety hazards and safety improvements and enforced 100% compliance with PPE.
  • Processed accurate inventory in S A P. Reduced non-conforming inventory by enforcing standard operating procedures and leading, supervising, and coaching production team members within the cells.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, OH

Bachelor of Science - Management/Computer Information System

Park University
Park, KS

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, S A P, and SB CLIENT
  • ISO / SQF Implementation/Audit
  • Machine and Tooling Knowledge
  • Employee Training/Development
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Teambuilding and Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing, including Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, Poka Yoke, SMED, Production resource allocation, A3
  • Quality / Production Processes Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Root Cause Analysis

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional (Six Sigma Global Institute)
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional (Kroger Bakeries)
  • A+, NETWORK+, Microsoft Certified System Engineer. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist. Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional. Mep id#3180234

Timeline

Snr. Resource Leader

Kroger Bakeries
06.2022 - 09.2025

Resource Leader

Kroger Bakeries
02.2014 - 06.2022

Production Supervisor

Saralee Fresh Bakery (Now Bimbo Bakeries)
03.2011 - 03.2014

Production Supervisor

Duer Carolina Coil
03.2008 - 08.2010

Production Supervisor

Schwan Food Company
06.2007 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Management/Computer Information System

Park University

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