CAROLYNE MATAYO
Engineer
Kiambu District,13
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Planner and Scheduler with experience in coordinating and optimizing maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and efficiency of industrial equipment and facilities. Proficient in developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting performance evaluations, and providing actionable insights to enhance employee productivity and engagement as well as adept at developing comprehensive maintenance schedules, coordinating resources, and maximizing equipment uptime while minimizing downtime and costs. Proficient in utilizing maintenance management systems and implementing best practices to streamline workflows and enhance overall operational effectiveness. Skilled communicator with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering high-quality maintenance solutions to support organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
Burn Manufacturing Company
8 2022 - Current
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for continuous improvement in plant operations.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
- Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Enhanced asset life cycle with thorough analysis of equipment history, failure modes, and cost factors.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
- Developed annual budgets for maintenance expenditures based on historical data and projected needs, optimizing resource allocation.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Evaluated and recommended new technologies or methodologies for potential adoption, staying current with industry trends and best practices in maintenance planning.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
- Managed maintenance team of 30 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Tracked maintenance activity using CMMS software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Championed a culture of reliability within the organization by promoting proactive approaches towards equipment care rather than reactive fixes.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in maintenance planning, boosting overall team efficiency.
- Decreased maintenance accidents by 60% through robust safety monitoring and QA process.
- Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for 24 employees and identified promotion opportunities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Supported business growth initiatives by efficiently managing an increasing volume of projects without compromising quality or timelines.
- Collaborated with HR personnel to ensure adequate staffing levels were maintained during peak periods while minimizing overtime costs.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
- Maximized efficiency in project delivery through strategic prioritization of tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
Project Coordinator
Mutsimoto Motor Company Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows for the engineering department
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Acted as the point of contact and communicated project status to all participants and the management
- Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Production Planning Administrator
Mutsimoto Motor Company limited
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Broke down the monthly production plans into weekly and daily plans on the visual board and Gant charts in coordination with production supervisors
- Followed up with maintenance on the availability and status of the machine which contributed to the production achievements
- Carried out cycle time study on each machine and process which improved the machine output
- Followed up with operators to ensure tasks are done on time through Gemba walk
- Ensured 90% target achievement by monitoring/tracking the hourly boards and by eliminating DOWNTIME
- A team member of the RCA team which aided in eliminating DOWNTIME and improving the troubleshooting methods.
Process supervisor
Mutsimoto Motor Company Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Invention and agreement on proper process flow
- Agreement of proper material handling
- Inspection of quality
- Hourly monitoring of production on the floor
- Timely reporting of any issues to the higher management
- Training of new staff
- Conducting refresher trainings and keeping records.
- Identified and eliminated wastes by implementing KAIZEN principles.
Mechanic and sales representative
Holman Brothers (EA) limited
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assembling of equipment for sale from tractors, harrows, mowers, seed drills and sprayers
- Servicing of the tractor engines
- Field testing of the equipment
- Visiting the customers for analysis of complaints and giving solutions
- Commissioning of the machinery purchased
- Training customers on various equipment, their work and helping them in purchasing process.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Jomo Kenyatta University
Kiambu 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Egerton University
Nakuru 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St.Marys' Sosio Secondary
Bungoma 04.2001 -
Skills
Asset Management
Educationandprofessionalqualification
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA-Strategic Management), JKUAT, 01/2024, Present
- Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University, 08/2011, 05/2016
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Mary's Sosio Girls, 2006, 2009
Seminarandtraining
- Professional development seminar (Brand me seminar)
- Machine OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
- KAIZEN (6S and DOWNTIME)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1992
- Nationality: Kenya
References
- FANICE MWITO, TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION SUB-COUNTY DIRECTOR, 0725341303
- GODFFREY CHEGE, PRODUCTION MANAGER, BURN MANUFACTURING LLC P.O.BOX 1921 -00232 todayicando@gmail.com
- WILLIAM AGUTU, ENGINEERING MANAGER, MUTSIMOTO MOTOR COMPANY, P.O. BOX 712, NAKURU, 0724051301, otombowilliam@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Mutsimoto Motor Company Limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
Production Planning Administrator
Mutsimoto Motor Company limited
01.2020 - 05.2021
Process supervisor
Mutsimoto Motor Company Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
Mechanic and sales representative
Holman Brothers (EA) limited
01.2016 - 12.2016
MBA - Strategic Management
Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Egerton University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St.Marys' Sosio Secondary
04.2001 -
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
Burn Manufacturing Company
8 2022 - Current
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