JOAN ENE JIMBA

Manufacturing Excellence & Sustainability Leader

Agbara, NG.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven professional with a robust background in manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and environmental sustainability. Proven leader in driving significant output growth and efficiency gains, including a 30% increase in production efficiency and 75% output improvement, while championing continuous improvement (CI) methodologies. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce waste, and lead impactful sustainability initiatives, positioning organizations for both profitability and environmental stewardship.

Work

Jakapams Foods Nigeria Ltd

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Manufacturing Excellence Officer & Production Supervisor

Agbara, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led manufacturing excellence initiatives and supervised production operations to drive efficiency, output growth, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Highlights

Improved plant output by 75% (from 700 to 3000 units) in Q4 2025 by identifying and resolving critical operational inefficiencies, downtimes, and process failures.

Boosted production efficiency by 30%, increasing output from 2.8 tons to 4.0 tons in Q1 2026 through strategic process enhancements and CI methodologies.

Designed and implemented a robust performance tracking system, integrating OPL on the shop floor to enhance operational visibility and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Developed an autonomous maintenance and operational checklist, reducing daily waste from 3-5 kg to 0.5-0.9 kg and recovering over 3 hours of lost time by minimizing minor stops and process failures.

Contributed to a monthly profit gain of over 40 million naira by meticulously evaluating production costs and material usage during a product development trial.

Face of Congeniality Nigeria (FOCN)

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Operations Manager (Volunteer)

Agbara, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed operational activities and logistics for community programs, ensuring successful execution of events and impactful youth engagement initiatives.

Highlights

Coordinated all operational activities across diverse community programs, ensuring the seamless execution of events, outreach, and youth engagement initiatives.

Spearheaded logistics planning and volunteer coordination for community programs, directly impacting over 500 young women.

Cultivated and managed stakeholder communications and community partnerships, significantly driving consistent program participation and measurable impact.

Tracked and analyzed program outcomes, preparing comprehensive reports for leadership to support data-driven strategic decision-making.

Ascent Ltd

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Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Agbara, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed and strengthened workplace health, safety, and environmental operations, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Highlights

Enhanced workplace safety standards by conducting over 50 inspections, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational disruptions.

Improved overall safety culture and compliance by influencing team behavior through targeted engagement and communication initiatives.

Provided critical support for operational decisions through accurate HSE reporting and rigorous compliance monitoring.

Nestlé Nigeria Plc.

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Water Quality Analyst

Agbara, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Performed comprehensive water quality analysis to ensure adherence to global standards and maintain product safety for a leading food and beverage company.

Highlights

Analyzed over 200 water samples monthly, ensuring 100% compliance with WHO and Nestlé quality standards and achieving a perfect pass rate on internal quality audits.

Collaborated effectively with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to uphold stringent hygiene protocols and ensure paramount product safety.

Authored detailed technical reports for internal quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives, facilitating data-driven process enhancements.

Education

Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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B.Sc. Applied Chemistry Grade: GPA: 3.99

Languages

English

Skills

Operations & Manufacturing

GEMBA Walks, OPM & Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimisation & Operational Excellence, Autonomous Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance, Production Supervision & Shift Management, KPI Tracking & Performance Management.

Analytical & Technical

Data Analysis and Visualization (Excel, Power BI), Dashboard Design & Business Intelligence Reporting, Water Quality Analysis (WHO & Nestlé standards), Waste Reduction & Continuous Improvement (CI).

Soft Skills

Leadership & Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement & Communication, Adaptability, Learning Agility & Attention to Detail.

Projects

Sustainability Project Lead

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Summary

Co-led a sustainability-driven social enterprise focused on converting plastic waste into reusable products, addressing environmental challenges and fostering a circular economy model.