Samuel’s professional credentials are backed by his strong academic qualifications in diverse fields of organizational transformation, leadership, business administration, marketing and supply chain. He holds a Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) designation from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and has completed his MBA from the University of South Wales, as well as Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing, from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
With hands-on experience in various industries, including manufacturing (food and beverages), retail, health care, and supply chains across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Canada, Samuel has helped numerous organizations streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve performance.
With a proven track record of delivering results, Samuel possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills, allowing him to take a strategic, high-level view. He excels in coaching Black Belts and Green Belts, as well as facilitating Lean Six Sigma training within organizations. Samuel frequently acts as an internal consultant, guiding Six Sigma strategic direction, leading company-wide projects, and advising executives on process improvement, operational excellence, and cost reduction strategies.
Manufacturing
20+ Years of Experience
Food & Beverages
With over 20 years of progressive experience in the food and beverages industry, Samuel Koleoso continues to excel in implementing multi-dimensional Lean Six Sigma projects, including manufacturing process improvements, new product development, and marketing effectiveness. Samuel’s expertise spans across diverse sectors, including dairy, pastry, extruded snacks, fruit drinks, and meat processing. His effective use of data to uncover improvement opportunities has enabled large organizations to make informed decisions and eliminate production bottlenecks. This has led to more efficient operations, sustained manufacturing excellence, reduced costs, and the achievement of high standards in quality and food safety. Samuel’s track record has positioned him as a thought leader in Lean Six Sigma, aligning operational excellence initiatives with clients’ strategies, cultures, and processes to drive long-term success.
Service/Transactional
10+ Years of Experience
Healthcare
Organizations in the disability support and care services sector continue to benefit from Samuel’s extensive experience in policy and procedure development, accreditation compliance, and setting organizational frameworks. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in the sector, Samuel applies Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance service quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Recently, Samuel has worked with organizations such as Canadian Companion Services and Guardian Light Quality Care Services to streamline intake procedures, develop Client-Centered Approach programs, improve scheduling systems, and optimize resource allocation. His focus on reducing defects and variations in service delivery has ensured that clients consistently receive high-quality care, leading to better health outcomes and higher levels of client satisfaction. Samuel’s expertise continues to drive improvements in the sector, helping organizations maintain compliance and achieve operational excellence.
Retail
With over 10 years of experience in the retail sector, Samuel brings extensive expertise to AMSaxum’s clients. He has successfully applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence, improve processes, and enhance customer experience. Focusing on the customer journey, Samuel identified and eliminated pain points, optimizing the checkout process, store layout, and product availability. His efforts led to a more customer-centric shopping experience.
On the inventory side, Samuel optimized transportation routes, improving delivery lead times and strengthening supplier relationships. Additionally, he streamlined inventory management processes, reducing excess stock by over 15% and eliminating stockouts. These strategic interventions not only improved efficiency but also led to significant cost savings by eliminating waste across retail operations, resulting in improved profitability and smoother operations for the business.
Supply Chain & Logistics
10+ Years of Experience
Warehouse & Distribution Centre
Leveraging his Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification, and over 10 years of professional industry practice, Samuel utilized various Six Sigma tools and techniques to improve key quality metrics for industry leaders such as Walmart Logistics, Amazon Distribution Center, and Good Food Market Corp. Samuel’s deep-rooted industry knowledge and collaborative approach enabled him to excel in driving various continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in streamlining warehouse operations, optimizing warehouse layout, reducing DPMO, increasing pick rate, improving operational efficiency, increasing inventory management efficiency, and reducing labor costs. Samuel achieved these track records using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to provide these organizations leadership with a competitive advantage.