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Regional Tech Services Lead (HPC), Asia & Global Tech lead | PT PZ Cussons Indonesia

Jun 2019 - Jun 2025 • 6 yrs

*Led regional quality systems and operational excellence initiatives across Asia, strengthening QMS compliance, reducing audit findings, and improving quality culture *Implemented digital systems for quality complaint handling and document management across regional operations, improving audit readiness, process control, and cross-functional collaboration with regional and global teams. *Drove “Quality at Source,” sourcing optimization, manufacturing improvement, and margin enhancement initiatives through effective change management, validation trials, and supplier quality improvement programs. *Led regional Soap R&D and innovation agenda supporting successful product launches, formulation optimization, and quality improvement initiatives across Asia and Middle East markets. *Supported technical delivery of soap bar and third-party manufacturing strategies while leading ISO QMS, GMP, Halal assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Head of Technical Services (Family care) | Nigeria PZ Cussons Nig PLC

May 2014 - May 2019 • 5 yrs

* Led development and enterprise rollout of the 6 Pillars Quality Model in Nigeria, later adopted across PZ Cussons for quality benchmarking and risk management. *Directed technical execution of innovation and margin improvement projects, ensuring successful plant trials, manufacturing readiness, and on-time commercialization. *Led quality and process improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, material usage control, and scrap reduction across manufacturing operations. *Oversaw GMP and regulatory compliance across Nigerian sites, including NAFDAC and Ghana FDA requirements. *Collaborated with manufacturing and engineering teams in commissioning major CAPEX projects including saponification column installation, ETP upgrades, detergent plant decoupling, and wipes manufacturing setup.

Technical Manager | PZ Cussons Nig Plc

Aug 2010 - May 2014 • 3 yrs 9 mos

Led manufacturing cost optimization and process improvement initiatives through oil blend flexibility programs, formulation upgrades, and material substitution strategies, significantly improving product margins across laundry and toilet soap categories. *Established on-site palm oil bleaching capability to enhance manufacturing flexibility and raw material optimization. *Conducted manufacturing capability assessment for the Nigeria soap plant supporting Africa manufacturing strategy and operational excellence initiatives. *Partnered cross-functionally with marketing, R&D, and manufacturing teams on new product development, formulation improvements, and process optimization projects. *Strengthened product quality, GMP compliance, and operational consistency through robust quality systems and continuous improvement practices while leading team capability development and performance management.