Engr. Olayinka O. Afolami

Production Manager – Tobacco Manufacturing

Ilorin, NG.

About

Registered Mechanical Engineer with 12+ years of leadership experience in cigarette manufacturing operations. Holder of Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ilorin. Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, and 5S Quality Systems. Proven expertise in production excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement in consumer goods manufacturing.

Work

Lakson Tobacco Company Limited (affiliate of Philip Morris International)

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Production Manager

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

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Summary

Oversees manufacturing operations at a leading cigarette production facility in Ilorin, Nigeria. Focused on operational efficiency, tobacco degradation control, quality systems, and process standardization.

Highlights

Led production excellence initiatives addressing tobacco degradation, improving yield and reducing waste.

Implemented continuous improvement frameworks including 5S, delivering operational efficiencies.

Certified CPIM: enhanced inventory and production process planning and control.

Audited and maintained ISO 9001 quality management standards.

Leverages data-driven decision-making to optimize throughput and process stability.

Education

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Master of Science Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering