Antony Darwin

• Managed vendor relationships, securing timely delivery of products.
• Directed staff training programmes to ensure competency and skill development.
• Optimised resource allocation to maximise output and minimise waste.
• Oversaw financial management operations, ensuring fiscal stability.
• Liaised regularly with CEO to align strategies and objectives.
• Improved business performance by implementing effective strategies.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by establishing stringent protocols.
• Streamlined operational procedures, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Recruited and developed high-performing teams, fostering positive and results-driven workplace culture.
• Chaired board meetings, providing strategic insights and updates on company performance.
• Directed day-to-day work of 150 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.

Achievements:

i) Increased the net profit of the business by 3% in the first year and 5% in the second year. Increased the total production per annum by 3% in the first year and 10% in the second year

ii) Reduced the cost of consumables (water, gas etc) by 4% in the both first and second years.

• Drove continuous improvement programmes throughout the factory floor, in three factories of Fresh Perch group.
• Led initiatives to streamline inventory management, reducing stock discrepancies.
• Improved production efficiency by streamlining factory processes.
• Coordinated staff training for improved safety and productivity.
• Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
• Adhered to regulatory and statutory requirements for chilled and frozen fish production
• Streamlined shipping procedures for increased productivity.
• Generated new business opportunities by fostering relationships with overseas clients.
• Monitored competitor activities closely for competitive advantage.
• Achieved customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly.
• Oversaw daily logistics operations to enforce best practices.

Achievements:

i) Brought down the delay, in delivering the chilled fish shipment (by air) to airport, to zero within 6 months after joining.

ii) Increased the production capacity of three factories, by 10% overall.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement.
• Drove continuous improvement programmes throughout the factory floor.
• Led initiatives to streamline inventory management, reducing stock discrepancies.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Managed supply chain logistics, reducing procurement delays.
• Oversaw factory operations ensuring smooth production flow.

• Drove continuous improvement programmes throughout the factory floor.
• Collaborated with sales team for better forecast of production needs.
• Coached junior managers in effective leadership techniques.
• Introduced automation in certain areas, increasing overall efficiency.
• Led initiatives to streamline inventory management, reducing stock discrepancies.
• Developed strict quality control standards to ensure product consistency.
• Managed supply chain logistics, reducing procurement delays.
• Set clear budget targets and established successful controls to control expenditure.
• Facilitated seamless communication between various departments, fostering a more collaborative work environment via the integrated platform provided by the implemented ERP system.

• Liaised and negotiated with frozen fish suppliers from Europe, South Korea, Asia, China and USA to ensure rightly priced products and timely deliveries of those.
• Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
• Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
• Achieved quality control with regular inspection of products at the producers factories or at load port.

• On site and On board quality inspection of fish, in factories and freezer vessels, before shipment (Pre shipment load port Inspection).
• Quality Inspection of frozen fish products in reefer vessels and containers while receiving them at destination port.
• Routine quality and quantity inspection of frozen fish stock in cold stores (around 22 cold stores totaling 32000 MT capacity through out Nigeria) for the set standard operating procedures.
• Head of Quality Control team of 16 branches (across Nigeria and other West African countries including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin, Cameroon)

• Met market demands by scaling up production capacity.
• Developed strong vendor relationships for better negotiation power.
• Facilitated training sessions to improve staff skills.
• Reduced waste generation by promoting recycling initiatives.
• Complied with all industry regulations, ensuring legal operations.

• Led team training sessions for improved performance and understanding of quality standards.
• Implemented preventive measures reducing incidents of nonconformance with set standards.
• Managed supplier relationships to guarantee high-quality materials were sourced consistently.
• Reviewed production processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Initiated timely corrective actions whenever defects were identified during audits.
• Developed comprehensive quality control procedures ensuring optimal product manufacture.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Managed documentation relating to non-compliance issues, facilitating swift resolution.
• Assisted in achieving compliance with industry standards through meticulous record-keeping.
• Improved product quality by conducting rigorous inspections and evaluations.
• Served as liaison between departments, ensuring seamless communication regarding product specifications and changes.
• Mitigated risk by enforcing health and safety regulations across all operational areas.