Production Manager

COLLINSONYANGO

OCHIENG

PRODUCTIONMANAGER

&

QUALITY ASSUARANCE

EXPERT

+254(0)718585656

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EDUCATION

BachelorofScienceinAnalyticalChemistry

with Management Kenyatta University

Sept 2012 - July 2016.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Usenge Boys High School 2008 – 2011.

KEYCOMPETENCIES

TechnicalSkills

• Quality

Assurance/Quality

Control

• CycleTimeReduction

• Distribution

Management

• EfficiencyImprovement

• EnvironmentalHealth

and Safety (EHS)

• EquipmentManagement

• InventoryControl

Inventory

• PlanningJust-In-Time

(JIT)

• Manufacturing

IntegrationTechnology

• MasterSchedule

• MaterialsPlanning

• MaterialsReplenishment

System (MRP)

• TotalQuality

SUMMARY

I am a dynamic and results-driven Production Manager with a proven ability to lead production teams, optimize workflows, and consistently achieve performance targets. Skilled in enforcing health and safety regulations to maintain a secure work environment, effectively managing shift schedules, and overseeing factory equipment operations. Expertise in operational excellence methodologies, including Kaizen, 6S, and TPM, with a strong background in strategic planning, forecasting, and cost reduction. Recognized for driving continuous process improvements and enhancing operational efficiency. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong communication, leadership, and management skills to ensure seamless production operations. AREAOFEXPERTISE

• I have over eight years extensive experience 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.

• Knowledgeableinoptimizingprofitwhiletakingintoaccountthelifetimeofthe 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; always ensuring adequate competent staffing levels.

• I have ability to demonstrate 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, adjust 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.

• 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

Production Manager (Nuts, Oils, Value Addition).

Exotic EPZ Kenya,

January,2024-Date.

Duties&Responsibilities

Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.

Coordinate with sourcing, procurement, QEHS, and maintenance and HR teams to ensure human resource availability, raw material availability and equipment readiness

Management(TQM)

ProfessionalSkills

• ProductionForecasting

• ProductionLeadTime

• ProductionManagement

• Production Output Production

Plans/Schedules

• ProductivityImprovement

• ProfitAndLoss(P&L)

Management

• ProjectBudget

CERTIFICATION(S)

FSSC220002018(InternalAuditor)

ISO9001:2015.(InternalAuditor)

OccupationalHealth&SafetyTraining.

Leadershiptraining(Kenyatta

University)

SOFTSKILLS

PERSONALITY

Vibrant,

Honest,

Hardworking,

Disciplined,

Tactful,

Friendly & Outgoing,

Keen to Details,

ProfessionalDemeanor,

WorkIndependently

HOBBIES

Swimming

Photography

TheatreandAmateurDramatics

Sports (Football, Golf).

Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize production processes.

Lead, manage, and mentor production staff, including supervisors, inspectors and operators Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards by working closely with the Quality Assurance (QEHS) team.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations

Manage production budgets, control costs, and strive to meet financial performance targets.

Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained and running efficiently.

Maintain accurate records of production data, including outputs, downtimes, and inventory usage.

Prepare and present regular production performance reports to senior management

Production Manager (Nuts, Oils, Beverages& Value Addition). Kenya Nut Company Nairobi July2019–Dec.2023.

Duties&Responsibilities

PRODUCTIONMANAGEMEN

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

• Ensuring good quality 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 factory machinery in good order research on upgrading current ones, advice on acquisition of others as business grows.

• 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 should ensure bi-annual appraisal of processing staff at Macadamia Factory.

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

• Youshallensuretimelyacquisitionandrequisitionofallfactoryrequirements. LANGUAGE WRITTEN SPOKEN

English Fluent Fluent

Swahili Fluent Fluent

REFEREES

MR.VINCENTODUOR

Plant Engineer

KenchicLimited

Mobile:+254(0) 721940657

MRS.EUNICE GACHERI

Quality Assurance Officer

Jetlack Foods Limited

Mobile:+254(0)723446507

QUALITYASSURANCEROLES.

o Managed internal audit process resulting in effective corrective actions leading to customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. o Conducted monthly management manufacturing trends review meetings, assessed/analyzed manufacturing trends, and supported manufacturing external/internal audits.

o Implemented internal audit team incentives to improve audit team involvement and timely completion of internal audits. o Directed and conducted internal audits and monitored completion of findings.

o Developed and maintained internal audit and corrective action processes o Coordinated with suppliers and department managers to collect initial data for the quality management system.

o ImplementedQualityManagementSystemtoachieveISO9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018 certification for KNC manufacturing operations. o CoordinateallISO9001:2015andFSSC22000QualityManagemen t Systems related activities for KNC.

o Strengthened Management Review process and composed quality management system documents.

PRODUCTIONTEAMLEADER

Premier Food Industries Limited Nairobi Feb2017-June2019. MR.DICKENSNYAMOLO

Production Manager

CentrofoodIndustriesLimited.

Mobile:+254(0) 724222450

Duties & Responsibilities.

• Set designed and achieved production and delivery targets.

• Provided leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility 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 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 damage.

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

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

Premier Foods Industries Limited Nairobi August2016–February2017. 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 ACHIEVEMENTS

Reducedstaffby40 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. Replacedlabor-intenseprocesseswhilesimultaneouslyenhancingworkflow through new technology that reduced staff by 15.

Maintainedconstantcommunicationwithsalespersonneltoidentifycustomer requirements and ensure highest levels of satisfaction.

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