Martin Ikenna Akachukwu
Basildon,Essex
Summary
Operations-driven Warehouse & Production Leader with 20+ years’ experience managing people, processes, and performance across food manufacturing and logistics. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, optimise Goods-In/Goods-Out operations, and uphold BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety standards. Strong background in WCOM, Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, delivering measurable gains in efficiency, waste reduction, and workflow reliability. Fully certified Counterbalance and Reach Forklift operator with extensive safety training, award-winning safety performance, and a track-record of developing high-performing teams. Adept at driving operational excellence, strengthening compliance culture, and supporting senior management in achieving site-wide KPIs and strategic goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification
Work history
Goods-In Team Leader
Raynor Foods Limited
Chelmsford
2025.10 - 2026.03
- Oversee all inbound deliveries, ensuring materials, ingredients, and packaging arrive on time and in full.
- Allocate daily tasks to Goods-In operatives and check workflow to support efficiency.
- Ensure correct unloading, checking, and booking-in of goods into the RJL/Power App system.
- Verify that all incoming goods meet food safety, quality, and specification standards.
- Ensure temperature checks, seal checks, and hygiene protocols are followed for chilled/frozen goods.
- Quarantine non-conforming materials and escalate issues to QA, Technical Team, or procurement.
- Maintain traceability records in line with BRCGS, HACCP, and internal audit requirements.
- Ensure correct stock rotation using FIFO principles.
- Support regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain clean, organised storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and ensure allergen control.
- Liaise with procurement, planning, Technical Team, production, and QA to resolve delivery issues.
- Communicate delays, shortages, or quality concerns promptly.
- Train, coach, and support Goods-In operatives to sustain high performance. (Skill Matrix)
- Manage shift rotas, breaks, and holiday cover.
- Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example.
- Ensure safe unloading practices, including correct use of FLTs, E-pallet trucks, pallet trucks.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with site H&S policies.
- Report near misses, hazards, and incidents promptly.
- Identify opportunities to streamline Goods-In processes and reduce waste.
- Support lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, NCRs, and stock movement logs.
- Produce daily/weekly reports on inbound performance, issues, and KPIs.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed in line with audit requirements.
Goods-Out Team Leader
Raynor Foods Limited
Chelmsford
2024.08 - 2025.10
- Maintained control throughout the entire low risk workforce, which was achieved by utilising that chain of command effectively and working closely with the Deputy team leaders and the management team.
- Monitoring progress of team members, identifying training requirements and implementation.
- Maintained discipline throughout the team, monitor and develop the performance of team members.
- Managed staff levels to ensure adequate cover is available as at when due.
- Ensure the daily stock up and double checks are carried out by my team correctly, accurately and shortages reported.
- Manage the despatch area and ensure that orders are picked and packed accurately.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and fully communicated.
- Identified improvements and problems quickly and take effective action to resolve them.
- Monitor and work to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- Absorbs instructions quickly and acted on them effectively.
- Works effectively when under pressure and in pressurised environments.
Goods In Controller
Rega Research Limited
Southend-On-Sea
2023.04 - 2024.08
- Supporting the Co-ordinator and the supervisor in the day to day running of the warehouse(s) also covers the supervisor in their absence.
- Always prepared to help the Goods In/Export Dept. supervisor and have read and understood the responsibilities of that role.
- Support with the annual stocktake.
- Processing incoming items using Factory Master (FM) booking system and reporting any queries back to Purchasing Team.
- Support company sales with picking & securing product to the customer expectations, report any unavailable spares/accessories to the warehouse Co-ordinator.
Senior Warehouse Assistance
Rega Research Limited
Southend-On-Sea
2021.11 - 2023.04
- Ensure that the warehouse complies to H & S regulations.
- Accurately supplying production with piece parts in a prompt fashion (usually via the Docket process).
- Ensure correct picking of export shipment and all applicable documentation is ready before collection, accurate completion CMR’s when applicable.
- Ensuring stock accuracy via stock checks when requested and report accordingly.
- Optimising and utilising storage spaces for products using (First-In First-Out) FIFO.
- Supports QC with items pending & post inspection, stock checks, and storage.
Warehouse Assistance
Rega Research Limited
Southend-On-Sea
2021.02 - 2021.11
- Ensure that the warehouse complies to H & S regulations.
- Support team members and help train with daily duties, also being initiative-taking in seeking job list (Dockets), ensure my license is up to date to use the Forklift (Counterbalance & Reach) and Cherry Picker
- Loading/Unloading consignments.
- Accurately supplying production material parts in a prompt fashion (usually via the Docket process).
- Ensure warehouse housekeeping is kept to an acceptable standard.
Production Shift Leader
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2015.10 - 2020.10
- As a Production Shift Leader at FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC, I have a written and verbal communication skills, extremely organized, can work independently and able to follow through to ensure that jobs are completed.
- During my time with the company, I handled SUPERVISING Shift A, B & C at different occasions in the department, Powdered Plant. My shift was able to deliver high production volume from time to time, basic administrative and clerical functions. I personally tracked, followed up and monitored the Technical Operator's individual performance report for these operators that led them to become world class 3in1 Operators who happen to be well versed in production Operations in a short while.
- I am always willing to help and have excellent rapport with cross functional team in the company, including clients, employers, and other professional organisations.
- I also attended and completed courses such as WCOM (WORLD CLASS OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT)
- RELOADED IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE 4 AND 10, SAFETY LEADERSHIP COURSE, ATEX LEVEL 3 COURSE, ATEX LEVEL 2 COURSE, ATEX LEVEL 1 COURSE and COMPASS MODULE 2 COURSE Organized by Betty van dear Molen, the Manager Global Learning and development.
Production Supervisor
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
Lagos
2009.10 - 2015.10
- My job responsibilities are to oversee the equipment within my scope, the staff and process on production floor.
- I also attended and completed PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE COURSE
- 1, SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE, BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE SUPERVISOR COURSE
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR CORPORATE GROWTH, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND TEAM BONDING COURSE, CONTINUED SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE, RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS and DAIRY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.
ELECTRIC REACH FORKLIFT
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
Lagos
2004.02 - 2009.10
- Safely Operate reach truck to move, stack, and retrieve pallets.
- Load and unload goods from vehicles and designated storage area.
- Conduct pre-shift equipment checks and report faults or safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate stock movement records and follow warehouse procedures.
- Ensure products are handled carefully to prevent damage and contaminations.
- Support inventory counts, stock rotation, and replenishment tasks.
- Follow site safety rules, traffic flow, and PPE requirements always.
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with GMP and H&S standards.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational targets.
- Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT OPERATOR
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
Lagos
2004.02 - 2009.10
- Loaded and moved pallets having Finished goods, Raw Materials, and domestic items.
- Certified in Electrical reach forklift operator at FrieslandCampina, I can manoeuvre my vehicle with skill and precision to perform material handling operations such as unloading, lifting, transporting, placing, and stacking goods in our warehouse, storage deposit, manufacturing plants, and other location rapidly and efficiently.
- I also got Forklift truck drivers course certificate on the 25th of May 2007
- Excelled in a fast-paced working environment without compromising safety.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area.
- Accurately inspected incoming and outgoing Production machines of 5 tonnes weight
- Trained eight new employees as forklift operators.
- 5 years of Forklift and Production manning operating experience
- Managed FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc properties in a Godly manner.
Education
HND - Business Administration
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos, NG 2008.01 - 2010.01
OND - Business Administration
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos, NG 2005.01 - 2007.01
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP & FACTORY MASTER FOR STOCK CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
- TRAINED AND CERTIFIED COUNTERBALANCE AND ELECTRIC REACH FORKLIFT DRIVER
- Warehouse Management System expert
- Loading and Offloading of Production Materials
- Shift Supervisor
- Experience in supervisory and Team leading role in the industry
- Food manufacturing experience
- Food hygiene / HACCP qualification
- Workplace Health & Safety regulations
- Shift Lead
- Team Lead
- Always open to learning
- Leadership
- Organized
- Strong communicator
- Computer literate
- Team player
- Solutions driven
- Self-disciplined
Certification
- HACCP (UK) September 2024 to Present.
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Awareness
- COSHH (UK) August 2024 to Present.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Awareness
- ELECTRICITY SAFETY AWARENESS (UK) September 2024 to Present.
- MANUAL HANDLING (UK) August 2024 to Present.
- LEVEL 2 HEALTH & SAFETY IN WORKPLACE (UK) August 2024 to Present.
- ASBESTOS AWARENESS (UK) September 2024 to Present.
- FIRST AID AWARENESS (UK) September 2024 to Present.
- DATA PROTECTION (UK) September 2024 to Present.
- Fundamental right to privacy
- FORKLIFT LICENCE (UK) March 2026 to March 2031.
- Certificate No: AC100043
- Instructor: A. Coombes
- Reg No: 250279
- MANOR TRAINING CENTRE UK LTD (National Operator Training Licencing Scheme)
- ELECTRIC REACH FORKLIFT REFRESHER COURSE (UK) March 2026 to March 2031.
- Basic operating skills
- COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE (UK) March 2026 to March 2031.
- SITE SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE (UK) November 2020 to Present.
- Environmental Operation Knowledge to be mindful of life and properties within my scope.
- ELECTRICAL REACH FORKLIFT OPERATOR (Nig) December 2005 to Present.
- Safe drive and work with the equipment.
- Knowledge of the controls.
- Change and reloading of the batteries.
- Daily maintenance and troubleshooting
- FORKLIFT TRUCK DRIVER COURSE (Nig) May 2007 to Present.
- 3 tons forklift diesel machine operation expert.
- Daily maintenance and little knowledge in troubleshooting.
- Safe drive and work with the forklift.
- WCOM (WORLD CLASS OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT) - RELOADED IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE 10 (Nig) January 2020 to April 2020
- Here we are expected to carry out the responsibility as an ambassador for my team having taken part in the WCOM Bootcamp.
- WCOM (WORLD CLASS OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT) - RELOADED CYCLE 10 BOOTCAMP (Nig) January 2019 to Present.
- A program with took place between 18th November to 22nd November 2019 gives a glance of how to save opportunities for the business.
- WCOM (WORLD CLASS OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT) - RELOADED IMPLEMENTATION CYCLE 4 (Nig) June 2017 to November 2017
- GA-ATEX LEVEL 1 (E-LEARNING) March 2020 to Present.
- This is a basic knowledge on how the directive covers manufacturing standards and ensures that people are protected against the risk that may be caused by dangerous substances.
- Organized by Betty Van Der Molen, the Manager Global Learning and Development
- GA-ATEX LEVEL 2 (E-LEARNING) March 2020 to Present.
- GA-ATEX LEVEL 3 (E-LEARNING) March 2020 to Present.
- SAFETY LEADERSHIP COURSE June 2016 to Present.
- 2 days leadership course on TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
- RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP (Nig) April 2014 to Present.
- Being able to spot and carry out risk assessment at workplace.
- SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE (Nig) October 2009 to October 2013
- Being an effective supervisor in a workplace
- SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE (Nig) October 2013 to Present.
- INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND TEAM BONDING (Nig) January 2012 to Present.
- Managing conflicts and team bonding at workplace with ease.
- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR CORPORATE GROWTH (Nig) July 2012 to Present.
- 2 days training on emerging challenges in labour and management relations in Nigeria.
- BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE SUPERVISOR (Nig) December 2011 to Present.
- 2 days programme of effectiveness of a supervisor in an industry.
- EFFECTIVE TRADE UNIONS LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP (Nig) May 2008 to March 2009
- Conflict management at workplace.
- Management in work, life balance.
- EFFECTIVE TRADE UNIONS LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP (Nig) March 2009 to Present.
- PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES COURSE 1 (Nig) December 2009 to February 2010
- This is ensuring that planning and control of industrial process moves smoothly at required level.
- Fire Safety Awareness (Nig) November 2009 to Present.
- Carrying out of safety fire drills at workplace.
- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKSHOP (Nig) October 2008 to Present.
- Specialist in safety at workplace.
Awards
SAFETY CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
December 2019,
EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY HAZARD,
Number 1 safety awareness person for the year 2019,
10 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD January 2015, Long service of pure hard work and dedication,
15 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD January 2020, Another Long service demonstration of high-class Integrity
Personal Details
- Full UK Driver's License: Cars, Other
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: (Upper Credit) Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration.
- Industry: Administrative Assistance, Customer Service, Loading and Stocking, Management, Marketing, Other, Production & Manufacturing, Sales, Sports
Timeline
Goods-In Team Leader
Raynor Foods Limited
2025.10 - 2026.03
Goods-Out Team Leader
Raynor Foods Limited
2024.08 - 2025.10
Goods In Controller
Rega Research Limited
2023.04 - 2024.08
Senior Warehouse Assistance
Rega Research Limited
2021.11 - 2023.04
Warehouse Assistance
Rega Research Limited
2021.02 - 2021.11
Production Shift Leader
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc
2015.10 - 2020.10
Production Supervisor
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
2009.10 - 2015.10
HND - Business Administration
Lagos State Polytechnic
2008.01 - 2010.01
OND - Business Administration
Lagos State Polytechnic
2005.01 - 2007.01
ELECTRIC REACH FORKLIFT
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
2004.02 - 2009.10
COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT OPERATOR
FrieslandCampina Wamco Nig. PLC
2004.02 - 2009.10