Taiwo

Lean IT Kaizen Trainer in Ikeja

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Lean IT Kaizen
Project Management Fundamentals

Location: Ikeja, Nigeria
Trainer Since: September, 2013

Trainer profile

Lean IT Kaizen Trainer in Ikeja

About Taiwo

Peter is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record as the Head of HPS/Operational Excellence at Henkel. With over 15 years of experience, he has become a driving force in lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Peter's expertise spans manufacturing and service organizations in Nigeria and across the African continent. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to implementing the TRACC methodology and Lean Six Sigma tools, which have consistently yielded remarkable results in enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Peter's mission transcends mere managerial responsibilities. He is dedicated to catalyzing a profound transformation in the organizational culture, systems, and behaviors at Henkel. His vision is centered on achieving world-class performance and unparalleled customer satisfaction.

To realize this vision, Peter adeptly leads profit improvement projects, skillfully manages change, and empowers the workforce through coaching, mentoring, and training initiatives. His unwavering passion for operational excellence and people development extends to Africa and the global stage. Peter is a constant learner, continually seeking to adopt new methodologies and technologies to enhance further and streamline processes, ensuring that Henkel remains at the forefront of operational excellence in the dynamic manufacturing and service industries.

Taiwo is a Corporate Trainer For

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Training Since:September, 2013

Lean IT Kaizen

Training Since:September, 2013

Project Management Fundamentals

Training Since:September, 2013

Work Experience

Corporate Trainer
Computer and Information Technology (IT) · September, 2013 - present
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing and conducting engaging and informative training sessions for employees, ensuring that complex technical concepts are presented in a clear and understandable manner
- Adapting training materials to meet the specific needs of the organization, keeping abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the content remains up-to-date and relevant
- Assessing the learning needs of employees and departments, identifying skill gaps, and tailoring training programs accordingly to address those gaps effectively
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback, and make adjustments as necessary to improve learning outcomes
- Offering post-training technical support to employees, addressing their questions and concerns, and assisting them in applying newly acquired skills and knowledge in their roles
- Staying current with the latest technological advancements and educational methodologies, incorporating them into training strategies to ensure that employees receive the most effective and efficient technical training possible
Head of HPS/Operational Excellence
Computer and Information Technology (IT) · May, 2022 - present
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing strategic leadership in developing and executing the organization's continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
- Identify, analyze, and optimize key business processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all functional areas
- Establishing and monitoring performance metrics and KPIs to gauge the success of operational excellence initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making
- Playing a pivotal role in driving a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, facilitating change management efforts, and ensuring buy-in from all levels of the workforce
- Overseeing the development and delivery of training programs to equip employees with the skills and tools necessary to support operational excellence initiatives
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential. They collaborate with department heads, executives, and external partners to align operational excellence efforts with the organization's strategic objectives and customer needs
Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
Computer and Information Technology (IT) · August, 2009 - May, 2022
Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversaw and facilitated cross-functional teams, bringing together members from various departments to identify process inefficiencies and develop improvement initiatives
- Responsible for devising comprehensive continuous improvement strategies, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes throughout the organization
- Conducted data analysis, statistical tools, and metrics to identify areas for improvement and to track progress toward operational excellence goals
- key role in training and mentoring employees at all levels of the organization on continuous improvement principles, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Regularly monitored the progress of improvement initiatives and provided detailed reports to senior management, highlighting achievements and areas requiring further attention
- Identified and implemented best practices from industry benchmarks and stayed updated on emerging trends in continuous improvement, ensuring that the organization remained at the forefront of efficiency and productivity
Production Engineer
Computer and Information Technology (IT) · March, 2006 - July, 2009
Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversaw and managed day-to-day production operations, ensuring efficient and timely manufacturing of products
- Implemented and enforced quality control measures to maintain product quality standards, conducting inspections and audits to identify and resolve any issues
- Continuously analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement, optimizing workflows, reducing waste, and increasing overall productivity
- Maintained and coordinated maintenance schedules for production machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency
- Led and supervised production teams, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the achievement of production targets and safety protocols
- Managed production budgets and cost-control initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce production costs while maintaining quality standards