Assisting the less fortunate in the society
Andrew Oduor
General Manager
Rongai
Summary
Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record at Palmhouse Dairies Ltd, adept in operations management and team leadership. Enhanced company efficiency by implementing innovative strategies, resulting in significant profitability increases. Skilled in fostering strong customer relationships and driving performance improvement, ensuring long-term organizational growth without exceeding a 55-word limit.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 6 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 6 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 6 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Customer-oriented General Manager with 6 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Palmhouse Dairies Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
General Manager
Doinyo Lessos Creamaries Ltd
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Factory Manager
Gone Fishing Ltd
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, reducing lead times for production orders.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of raw materials, parts, and services essential to factory operations.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
- Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.
Production Manager-High Value
Brookside Dairy
08.2001 - 05.2011
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
Factory Manager
Ilara Dairies Ltd
03.1998 - 07.2001
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, reducing lead times for production orders.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Admin And Management - Business Management And Administration
Zetech University
School Of Business And Economics 11.2026 -
Diploma in Business Management And Administration - Business Administration And Management
Zetech University
School Of Business And Economics 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
- Business Development: - Spearheaded acquisition of two competitor companies. Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 25%.
- Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 16% growth of customer base.
Additional Information
Professional Qualifications:
l 2024: Certificate root cause analysis.
l 2023: Certificate HACCP Implementer.
l 2023: Certificate in Energy Training.
l 2022: Appointed as the system lead for Quality management system (ISO)
l 2022: EMS Internal audit course.
l 2022: Certificate of participation EMS Awareness training.
l 2022: QMS Internal audit course.
l 2022: Appointed as the system lead for Palmhouse Dairies QMS.
l 2021: Occupational health and safety.
l 2021: Advanced Energy Audit Training.
l 2016: Good Manufacturing Practices in Dairy Enterprises.
l 2014: Business Planning and Budgeting Training.
l 2014: Food Safety Management System / HACCP.
l October 2013: Kenya Bureau of standards
National and international codex foods standards.
l July 2010: BUREAU VERITAS
ISO 22000-2005 Food Safety Management System Internal Auditor’s Course.
l July 2010: BUREAU VERITAS
ISO 22000-2005 Food Safety Management System Requirements Course.
l November 2008: Liam Consultancy Services
Enhancing Operational Competence Program.
l August 2008: Chr Hansen
Fermented Milk Training Seminar.
l April 2008: International safety training Centre.
Occupational Health and Safety.
l August 2007: Ecobiz Management Limited
Auditing Skills for Integrated Management System.
l August 2007: Egerton University
Cultured Dairy Products Short Course.
l August 2005: Director of occupational health and safety services
Occupational Health and Safety.
l June 2005: Spider consultancy limited
Presenting With Confidence.
l October 2004: Liam consultancy services.
Time Management Skills.
l October 2004: Kenya Fire appliances co. Ltd
Firefighting Prevention and Drill Course.
l March 2004: Haccp consulting Ltd
Certificate Haccp in Practice
l July 2003: Intersoft
Certificate internal Audit Course.
Extra Curriculum Merits
- 2009, 2010 and 2011: Voted as the best manager in three years consecutively in Brookside dairy on Product and pack matt loss controls.
- October 2001: Oversaw a smooth and a transparent transition between Ilara dairies and Brookside Dairy during the acquisition.
Success Stories
- Managed to build a small and unknown Ilara brand into a strong house hold brand that is now a renowned brand in the market. Rewarded special commendation letter in 2000 by the top Management of ILARA.
- Entrusted by the Brookside top management and appointed as the main mobilizer to oversee the acquisitions of Delamere Dairy, Brookside Tanzania plus Tuzo and ensure smooth transitions.
- Managed to implement, ISO-9001:2000, HACCP, OHS, EMS in Brookside Dairy Ltd.
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification - International Association for Six Sigma Certification.
Interests
Watching football, movies and Travelling.
Watching football, Movies and Travelling.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Bachelors Degree in Business Admin And Management - Business Management And Administration
Zetech University
11.2026 -
General Manager
Palmhouse Dairies Ltd
02.2022 - Current
General Manager
Doinyo Lessos Creamaries Ltd
03.2013 - 12.2015
Factory Manager
Gone Fishing Ltd
06.2011 - 02.2013
Production Manager-High Value
Brookside Dairy
08.2001 - 05.2011
Diploma in Business Management And Administration - Business Administration And Management
Zetech University
04.2001 -
Factory Manager
Ilara Dairies Ltd
03.1998 - 07.2001
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