COLLINS ONYANGO OCHIENG

FACTORY MANAGER &

QUALITY ASSUARANCE EXPERT

+254 (0-718-***-*** ad4oow@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry with Management Kenyatta University Sept 2012 - July 2016.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Usenge Boys High School 2008 – 2011.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Cycle Time Reduction

Distribution Management

Efficiency Improvement

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Equipment Management

Inventory Control Inventory

Planning Just-In-Time (JIT)

Manufacturing Integration Technology

Master Schedule

Materials Planning

Materials Replenishment System (MRP)

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Professional Skills

Production Forecasting

Production Lead Time

Production Management

Production Output Production Plans/Schedules

Productivity Improvement

Profit And Loss (P&L) Management

Project Budget

CERTIFICATION(S)

FSSC 220002018(Internal Auditor)

ISO 9001:2015. (Internal Auditor)

Occupational Health & Safety Training.

Leadership training (Kenyatta University)

SOFT SKILLS

LANGUAGE

WRITTEN

SPOKEN

English

Fluent

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Fluent

PERSONALITY

Vibrant,

Honest,

Hardworking,

Disciplined,

Tactful,

Friendly & Outgoing,

Keen to Details,

Professional Demeanor,

Work Independently

HOBBIES

Swimming

Photography

Theatre and Amateur Dramatics

Sports (Football, Golf).

REFEREES

MR. VINCENT ODUOR

Head of Engineering

Regal Pharmaceutical

Mobile: +254(0) 721940657

MRS. EUNICE GACHERI

Quality Assurance Officer

Jetlack Foods Limited

Mobile: +254(0) 723 446 507

MR. DICKENS NYAMOLO

Production Manager

Centro food Industries Limited.

Mobile: +254(0) 724222450

SUMMARY

I am a dynamic, performance-driven and action-oriented factory Manager, knowledgeable in managing factory workers and ensuring that targets are met. I’m able to enforce compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries, schedule and mange shifts as well as all factory equipment. Expert in operational planning and forecasting with a track record of continuously improving processes while reducing costs. Throughout my career I have demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills in resolving any issues that may derail operations. I also have exceptional communication, management, and leadership skills to ensure that factory operations run smoothly.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

I have over eight (8) years in Operations, quality & HSE; leading teams and participating at a senior level in the management of plant operations.

Capable of making decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement.

Knowledgeable in optimizing profit while taking into account the lifetime of the plant & the operation period.

Health And Safety champion and expert in carrying out regular inspections within the factory.

In full charge of compliance by ensuring that the plant complies with all regulations as regards noise, dust, hours and emissions.

I have expertise in Quality management; monitoring the quality and standards of products produced by the plant.

Providing leadership, coordination and coaching to the plant and operational team.

Training and workshop; ensuring adequate competent staffing levels at all times.

I have ability to demonstrate assertiveness and influence, when appropriate.

Composure – I have ability to resolve difficult, emotionally charged or confrontational issues while maintaining composure. Able to think on my feet, adjusting quickly to changing situations and to maintain self-control.

Cultural Adaptability – I have ability to work and communicate effectively and harmoniously with persons of other cultures, value systems, political beliefs, and economic circumstances; I am able to recognize and respect differences in new and different cultural environments.

Judgment – I am capable of discerning what is appropriate, practical, and realistic in any given situation.

Objectivity & Integrity – I am fair and honest, I purposefully avoid deceit, favoritism, and discrimination. I believe in presenting issues frankly and fully, without injecting subjective bias.

WORK HISTORY

Factory Processing Manager (Food Processing).

Kenya Nut Company Nairobi July 2019 – Present.

Duties & Responsibilitie

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT.

Ensure targets are met as far as raw kernel, value added products, beverages production is concerned.

Ensuring good quality of raw material is procured by advising the field operations department on quality issues. Always guided by the company and set standards.

Ensure maintenance of high standards of hygiene in processing as provided for in our food safety program. Ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) always.

You will be expected to maintain in good order factory machineries, and other related assets, research on upgrading current ones, advice on acquisition of others as business grows. Any machine/equipment breakdown must be communicated to the Operations manager.

You shall be a member of the factory weekly production meetings.

You shall prepare factory monthly reports and forward to the Factory Manager monthly by the 5th of every month.

You shall ensure bi-annual appraisal of processing staff at Macadamia Factory.

You will ensure preparation and timely dispatch of both local and export consignments.

You shall ensure timely acquisition and requisition of all factory requirements.

Research on all matters relating to macadamia, cashew nut, tea and coffee processing.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ROLES.

oManaged internal audit process resulting in effective corrective actions leading to customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

oConducted monthly management manufacturing trends review meetings, assessed/analyzed manufacturing trends, and supported manufacturing external/internal audits.

oImplemented internal audit team incentives to improve audit team involvement and timely completion of internal audits.

oDirected and conducted internal audits and monitored completion of findings.

oDeveloped and maintained internal audit and corrective action processes

o Coordinated with suppliers and department managers to collect initial data for the quality management system.

oLead continuous improvement efforts, business processes development, and integrated quality management system implementation.

oImplemented Quality Management System to achieve ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018 certification for KNC manufacturing operations.

oCoordinate all ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 Quality Management Systems related activities for KNC.

oStrengthened Management Review process and composed quality management system documents

HEALTH & SAFETY ROLES.

oSupport the development of OHS policies and programs

oAdvise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)

oConduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

oInitiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

oQuarterly inspection of premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.

oStop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

oRecord and investigate incidents to determine causes.

oPrepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Premier Food Industries Limited Nairobi Feb 2017- June 2019.

Duties & Responsibilities;

Set, designed and achieved production and delivery targets.

Provided leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility so as to ensure that production targets are met with minimal interruptions.

Coordinated the training of all manufacturing personnel and prepared appropriate work plans to ensure optimal resource allocation to achieve set targets;

Monitored operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.

Control of machine downtime, detailed downtime analysis and ensuring optimal production.

Supervised Quality Control personnel to ensure testing of raw materials and finished products through coordination with both in-house and other relevant laboratories.

Ensured safety procedures/operations are in place; Stock Yard management including loading and offloading procedures to ensure minimal damages.

Planned for raw materials and work schedules to ensure minimal waste.

Diagnosed any plant/machinery malfunction and preventive maintenance ensuring minimum downtime.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST/SUPERVISOR

Premier Foods Industries Limited Nairobi August 2016 – February 2017.

Duties & Responsibilities;

Developed and delivered quality management and quality assurance training for all employees engaged in quality and performance monitoring.

Developed and oversaw an effective quality management system to continuously identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining adherence to contract driven key performance requirements.

Ensured the performance and quality of services conform to established company and regulatory standards.

Identified, documented, tracked corrective actions to closure.

Interacted with customers and suppliers on quality issues plus resolution of any problems within process and final product acceptance.

Managed implementation and compliance of Quality Management program, including record keeping and training of department-level Quality representatives

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRAINEE

Merck (PTY) Limited-Darmstadt Germany June – July2016.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Global Efficiency (GE) for improved productivity.

Concepts in leadership and management of international business organizations.

Health, safety and environment management in a manufacturing setup.

Focused improvement (lean manufacturing, kaizen and six sigma) training.

Planned and autonomous maintenance.

Leadership and organizational pillar training.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Intern Premier Food Industries limited May - Aug 2015.

Quality Assurance Trainee Ken Chick Limited July - Sept 2013.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced staff by 40 while maintaining production levels through a redesign of operational processes and improved training and staff utilization.

Played integral role in identifying and transitioning work to outsourced vendor, reducing total manufacturing costs by 30%.

Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) production methodology to control costs and inventory, resulting in a 20% improvement in efficiency.

Replaced labor-intense processes while simultaneously enhancing workflow through new technology that reduced staff by 15.

Maintained constant communication with sales personnel to identify customer requirements and ensure highest levels of satisfaction.

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