Implementing Lean and Green Principles in the Nigerian Oil and Chemical Manufacturing Sector

Abstract

The study focuses on how Lean and Green ideas are applied in oil-producing facilities, especially in Nigeria, where possible ideas have not been properly applied. The study assesses the manufacturing operations, difficulties, and opportunities for improvement for businesses such as Nigeria Oil and Chemical Company through quantitative data gathering through email surveys and qualitative review of prior studies. The company's average daily production, equipment capacity, and employee engagement are among the key findings. There are suggestions for sustainable waste management, including putting in place efficient maintenance procedures and marketing byproducts. To improve performance, tactics like employee training, better equipment maintenance, and inventory supply system optimization are advised. The study highlights the importance of introducing backpropagation optimization for establishing monthly targets and advocates for the adoption of Lean and Green concepts alongside tools like 5S, RCA, and Value Stream Mapping to enhance production output, reduce waste, and cut costs.