JOHN MWAWASI LENJO

+254-***-****** adoais@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lenjo

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Experienced supply chain and quality management professional with expertise in quality management, materials planning and forecasting, supply and logistics management, warehousing planning and materials handling. Seeking employment opportunity at your company to execute strategic sourcing and project management while upholding compliance standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Preparation of Master Production

Schedule so as to schedule items for

completion promptly, according to

promised delivery dates; to avoid the

overloading or under loading of the

production facility; and so that production

capacity is efficiently utilized.

• Perfect Plant Methodologies, which

results in both COGS (Cost of Goods

Sold) and CAPEX (Capital Expenditure)

savings with expertise in creation of

overhead budget to monitor and control

production costs and improve profit

margin.

• Driving process excellence, innovation

and performance management within the

supply chain team and provide leadership

to country process leads.

• Co-creation of supply chain strategy while

ensuring alignment of portfolios across

Local and Global Projects.

• Knowledge in MRP/ERP systems for

Manufacturing Production/repair

environment and also both Tank

management system and eTMS (Terminal

Stocks Management).

SKILLS

• Computer literate. I have good

knowledge in operation of MS Office

packages such as Excel, Word,

PowerPoint, Internet and Email.

• Entrepreneurial skills with unmatched

strategic thinking and planning skills. I can

formulate business policies, coordinating

business operations and managing

operations costs.

• Leadership skills. I can handle and

supervise channel partners and contract

management for relief supplies to conflict

areas.

• Communication skills. I communicate

well both orally and in written

presentation.

• Team player with strong organizational

skills. I can work well with a team to

identify and pursue emerging business

opportunities.

• Good interpersonal skills. I relate well

with people from different cultures and

backgrounds to create and maintain

relationships with service providers and

contractors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY (LDC) KENYA LIMITED

REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER March 2018 – March 2021 Responsibilities and achievements:

• Planned and managed all activities involved in sourcing clients, suppliers, procurement, quality assurance, financial, logistics and warehouse management activities to ensure best customer service level and optimum cost.

• Managed logistics functions (planning, production scheduling, warehousing, distribution and purchasing) within East and Central Africa.

• Developed and implemented supply chain and distribution strategies based on the regional (East and Central Africa) markets and legal requirements considering regional set-ups and best practice processes.

• Managed regional supply chain activities, which includes providing the business units and customers in the region with products they require in a timely fashion at consistent, specified levels of quality and at a total cost capable of providing competitive advantage.

• Set up quality improvement and KAIZEN programs following targets, identify unfavorable deviations to budget/quality improvement/KAIZEN and take corrective actions.

• Managed procurement order cycle and order of outsourcing, responsible for general local purchasing costs and subcontracting (sourcing, negotiations and contracts)

• Reviewed monthly production schedules, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak and delivery timings.

• Budgeted for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Projects. RITEPAK PACKAGING LIMITED – NAIROBI

GENERAL MANAGER June 2015 – January 2018

Responsibilities and achievements:

• Managed overall operations and facility, leading direct reports and total employee count.

• Led and mentored staff to deliver and exceed performance metrics in areas of safety, quality, continuous improvement, KAIZEN, customer service, cost, inventory management and production.

• Managed the production (process and packaging) of all products in an efficient, safe manner while meeting all quality and cost expectations.

• Led in forecast product needs to maintain productivity while ensuring proper procedures regarding quality, safety and all regulatory guidelines.

• Developed and implemented business strategy so that both execution and KPIs are met.

• Provided monthly management reports and timely an unprompted feedback to senior management regarding overall company performance.

EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED – NAIROBI

PACKAGING MANAGER November 2011 - May 2015

Responsibilities and achievements:

• Perfected Plant Management Systems (PPMS) ways of working and sustainability.

• Ensured optimal availability of production materials including packaging materials from suppliers.

• Maintained high standards of discipline in regards to HACCP, GMP, health and safety requirements throughout the supply chain.

• Ensured working capital optimization through management of inventory levels mostly in SAP.

• Coordinated with customers with regards to product viability packaging and shipping schedules to achieve flawless documentation and execution to the satisfaction of all customers.

• Supervised and developed supply chain staff and effective teamwork within and outside the department.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FOOD

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

September 2006 - November 2008

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN FOOD

TECHNOLOGY

THE MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC

January 2004 - November 2005

DIPLOMA IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

THE MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC

September 1996 - November 1999

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF

SECONDARY EDUCATION

SHIMO LA TEWA SCHOOL

February 1991 – November 1994

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

DIPLOMA IN PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF

TECHNOLOGY

2016

CERTIFICATE FOOD QUALITY

CONTROL ASSURANCE &

MANAGEMENT

THE MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC

January 1996 - September 1996

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN

GERMAN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

THE GERMAN INSTITUTE –

MOMBASA

January 1995 - December 1995

LANGUAGES

• English

• Swahili

• German

REFEREES

JANET NGIBUINI

HEAD OF EXECUTION

LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY KENYA LTD

Mobile: +254-***-******

Email: adoais@r.postjobfree.com

HON. BILLOW KERROW

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & CEO

DARFORDS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Mobile: +254-***-******

Email: adoais@r.postjobfree.com

KENNETH MURUNGI NKANATA

HEAD OF MANUFACTURING

KIRINYAGA INVESTMENT

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (KIDA)

Mobile: +254-***-******

Email: adoais@r.postjobfree.com

• Identified training needs on manufacturing systems, conducted and coordinated trainings for people development.

• Coached contractors by ensuring that EABL Standards are maintained, putting into aspects the cost, quality and quantity.

• Involved in CAPEX installation, commissioning and running of a new bottling line. EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED (MOUNT KENYA REGION THIRD PARTY OPERATIONS)

CONTRACT PACKAGING MANAGER December 2010 - October 2011 Responsibilities and achievements:

• Ensured production plans were fully achieved on time and in compliance with legal requirements, safety, quality, hygiene, cost, environment in need to drive continuous improvement through TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

• Ensured finished products were constantly manufactured meeting prescribed standards

(compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations.

• Timely execution of Workforce Development Program that provided appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.

• Focused on materials availability, finished goods quality, and on-time delivery through optimal resource allocation.

• Ensure conversion of inputs into finished products in a safe manner at optimal cost.

• Coordinated packaging of EABL Brands at Third Party Operator/co-packer and ensuring delivery of requisite quality.

• Liaised with Logistics, Materials, Product demand and Production Planners on both components and Product/Brand Availability.

• Custodian and Management of Kenya Revenue Authority Excise Stamps plus SICPA KRA Accredited Online Machine.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

ANTI-BRIBERY AND ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

Facilitated by Louis Dreyfus Company

August 28 2020

LDC CODE OF CONDUCT

Facilitated by Louis Dreyfus Company

August 28 2020

FUNDAMENTALS OF PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Facilitated by Louis Dreyfus Company

August 25 2020

OPERATIONS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Facilitated by Strathmore Business School and Kuehne Foundation Trained by Slimstock Group, The Netherlands.

November 6-8 2019

SHIP VESSEL - LAYTIME CALCULATIONS COURSE

Coached by Louis Dreyfus Company Learn Academy

March 23 2019

FIRE SAFETY

Coordinated by Universal Work, Health and Safety Consultants (Nakuru) at LDC Mombasa Headquarters

March 6 2019

FIRST AID AT WORK

Coordinated by Universal Work, Health and Safety Consultants (Nakuru) at LDC Mombasa Headquarters

March 4-5 2019

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