BUKOLA OLOPADE
@bukolaolopade
Quality-focused Chemical Engineer with expertise in food safety, QC and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a chemical engineer with extensive experience leading quality control and food safety operations in biscuit and food manufacturing. I have driven laboratory management, process control, and SAP documentation to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
I spearheaded the development of HACCP plans, food safety policy, and product safety programs while coordinating physical and chemical testing of raw materials and finished goods to meet national and international quality standards.
I have led quality department set-up projects, delivered staff training, and implemented corrective actions and process enhancements across custard, bread and chin chin production. I also coordinated water treatment plant operations and chemical standardization for manufacturing use.
My background includes advanced study in chemical engineering with a focus on polymer foam characterization, multiple professional certifications in HSE, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, and process engineering, and hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD, Aspen HYSYS, Minitab and SAP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Control In Charge
Pardee Foods Nigeria Limited
Feb 2012 - Present (14 years 1 month)
Lead laboratory and quality activities for biscuit and bakery production, implemented HACCP and food safety policies, and coordinated physical/chemical testing to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Quality Control Developer
Premier Food Sarl
Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 (6 months)
Developed the quality control department, established quality management processes, and delivered training to factory staff to support new product launches and operational readiness.
Quality Control Officer
Pardee Foods Nigeria Limited
Jun 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Performed packaging and finished-product checks, managed online process controls (temperature, weight, pH), conducted organoleptic tests and maintained environmental records to uphold production quality.
Laboratory Intern
Fidson Healthcare Plc
Apr 2007 - Nov 2007 (7 months)
Conducted water sampling and microbiological analysis, prepared culture media, and supported granulation, encapsulation, ointment, and syrup production processes during a pharmaceutical internship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Master of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2019 -
M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with thesis on preparation and characterization of polyisocyanurate modified polyimide foam.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2004 - 2008
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with thesis on simulation and exergy analysis of Warri crude train refinery.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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