ISAAC OWUSU ANSAH
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Irthlingborough,Northaptomshire
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Manager with strengths in ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and GMP standards. Conducts regular health and safety checks and enforces safety policies to maintain a secure working environment. Identifies inefficiencies and implements solutions that optimise productivity and reduce waste.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Whitworths Ltd
Irthlingborough, Northaptomshire
04.2024 - Current
- Lead and supervise production teams to ensure daily targets are achieved across quality, output, and safety.
- Deliver coaching, one-to-ones, and performance discussions to develop team capability.
- Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, and internal quality standards.
- Conduct regular health and safety checks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
- Collaborate with planning, engineering, and quality teams to maintain workflow.
- Monitor KPI data and use trend analysis to drive improvements.
- Coordinate staffing levels, task allocation, and shift planning to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with production planners and supervisors to align workflow with business requirements.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that prioritises communication, teamwork, and accountability.
- Mentor new starters and support skills-matrix development to improve workforce flexibility.
- Oversee GMP adherence and lead corrective actions to address quality deviations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance audits across the shift.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, implementing solutions that improve productivity, and reduce waste.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline production processes, reducing downtime and costs.
- Support Lean initiatives, including 5S workplace organisation, and Kaizen improvement activities.
- Use data and KPI analysis to drive decision-making, and operational enhancements.
- Enforce company safety policies and ensure safe working practices throughout the shift.
- Lead incident investigations, report findings, and implement preventative actions.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks.
Line Minder
Whitworths Ltd
Irthlingborough, Northaptomshire
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Operate, monitor, and adjust production line machinery to ensure smooth, efficient running.
- Support product changeovers, ensuring correct machine settings and materials for each product type.
- Executed regular quality checks to ensure compliance with Whitworth's food safety and quality standards.
- Performed daily machine checks, cleaning, and minor troubleshooting to maintain operational uptime.
- Collaborate with engineers during breakdowns, and report faults promptly to minimise disruption.
- Maintain accurate production logs, downtime records, and quality documentation.
- Follow strict hygiene, allergen control, and safety procedures in accordance with Whitworths’ policies.
- Suggested workflow improvements and efficiency ideas to enhance production processes.
Project Director
Compassion International - Ghana
Kumasi , Ghana
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Led the strategic direction, planning, and execution of youth development programmes serving children ages 3 to 6, overseeing operations, staffing, compliance, and performance outcomes.
- Designed and implemented evidence-based youth programmes focusing on academic enrichment, leadership development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and family engagement.
- Supervised and developed team of 16 programme coordinators, youth workers, educators, and volunteers; implemented coaching practices that improved staff retention.
- Managed annual budgets, ensuring responsible allocation, forecasting, and reporting for grants, donor funds, and operational resources.
- Increased programme enrolment through targeted outreach, school partnerships, and community initiatives.
- Cultivated partnerships with schools, social services, law enforcement, nonprofits, and local government agencies to enhance wrap-around services for at-risk youth.
- Strengthened organisational compliance by establishing updated safeguarding policies, completing regulatory audits, and ensuring adherence to licensing, health, and safety standards.
- Monitored programme performance through KPI tracking and surveys, providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated with parents, guardians, and educators to support youth development goals.
Team Lead
USAID -Monitoring,Evaluation and Technical Support
Accra , Ghana
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervised 15 field enumerators, ensuring high-quality data collection and adherence to project protocols.
- Conducted daily team briefings, provided technical guidance, and resolved field-related challenges to enhance team effectiveness.
- Oversaw sampling implementation, field mapping, and assignment of daily routes.
- Performed spot checks, back-checks, and audits to verify the accuracy of collected data.
- Prepared detailed daily and weekly progress reports for project managers and donors to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated with community leaders and local authorities to facilitate seamless fieldwork operations and foster strong community relations.
- Enforced compliance with ethical standards, informed consent, and data protection guidelines.
- Implemented training programmes for new employees, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Ensured proper use of digital tools (tablets, phones) and provided troubleshooting support.
Team Lead
Esoko Ltd
Kumasi , Ghana
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Supervised team of 25 data collectors, assigned daily tasks, monitored performance, ensured adherence to data collection protocols.
- Monitored team performance, providing suggestions for improvement and training programmes to increase team efficiency
- Generated weekly and monthly performance reports, communicated insights to leadership to inform decision-making.
- Enhanced data accuracy through updated validation processes and staff retraining, leading to reduced errors in final submissions.
- Conduct field or system checks to maintain data accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Review and validate collected data before submission to senior management or analysts.
- Train new staff on tools, procedures, privacy rules, and best practices.
- Coordinate schedules, resolve operational issues, and support staff in escalations.
- Led staff meetings to delegate tasks, assign workloads and communicate changing priorities.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Business Studies
University for Development Studies
Upper West2014
GCSEs - Business Studies
T.I Ahmadeaya Senior High School
Kumasi2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Production scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Compliance auditing
- Employee training
- Performance coaching
- Safety management
- KPI monitoring
- Manufacturing leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Production schedule and plan
- Monitoring
- Employee supervision
- Performance monitoring
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Integrated Business Studies
Timeline
Production Manager
Whitworths Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Line Minder
Whitworths Ltd
01.2022 - 03.2024
Project Director
Compassion International - Ghana
02.2018 - 12.2019
Team Lead
USAID -Monitoring,Evaluation and Technical Support
11.2016 - 11.2017
Team Lead
Esoko Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Business Studies
University for Development Studies
GCSEs - Business Studies
T.I Ahmadeaya Senior High School