Michael Falade
@michaelfalade
Lean and continuous improvement consultant driving operational excellence, TPM/IWS, and measurable cost and reliability gains.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Consultant with over 19 years of hands-on experience delivering transformational operational excellence programmes across global FMCG and heavy manufacturing environments. I’m certified PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, and TPM, and I design and execute multi-year Lean strategies from senior leadership alignment down to shopfloor deployment.
My expertise centers on IWS/TPM deployment frameworks, Lean facilitation, Loss Elimination, change management, and building technical capability—always translating top-level objectives into executable workstreams aligned with Hoshin Kanri strategic deployment metrics. In my roles, I’ve led capital project execution and delivered measurable improvements like a documented 25% reduction in inventory holding costs, strengthening cross-functional alignment and compliance while coaching senior stakeholders through complex change.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Services Manager
Plantation Industries Limited
Feb 2026 - Present (4 months)
Led end-to-end capital project execution (technology installations, plant upgrades, structural refurbishments) by defining project scopes, master timelines, capital budgets, and risk mitigation plans. Coordinated OEMs and contractors through installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational handover while improving equipment reliability, plant efficiency, and compliance to safety, enviro
Inventory Analyst & Engineering Planner
British American Tobacco Nigeria
Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)
Managed engineering spare parts inventory planning and technical sourcing, coordinating international vendors for a high-velocity manufacturing facility. Drove obsolete/defective spare rationalization and disposal, delivering a documented 25% reduction in inventory holding costs and strengthening cross-departmental alignment across procurement, finance, maintenance, and safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unspecified institution
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration / Lean Consulting
Completed an MBA and works as a Lean Consultant focused on operational improvement.
Unspecified certification body
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Unspecified certification body
CMRP, Maintenance & Reliability
Certified as a CMRP (maintenance and reliability professional certification).
Unspecified certification body
Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma
Certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt for process improvement using Six Sigma methods.
Unspecified certification body
TPM, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Certified in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and applies TPM practices for equipment effectiveness.
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