CEPHAS NJERU
Nairobi
Summary
A versatile food scientist knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards, and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance, and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively address challenges to minimize downtime.
To be a technical expert in industrial food processing and accompanying food safety management systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Officer
Tropical Heat Ltd.
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2023 - Current
- Development and implementation of production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resources
- Coordinate with the planning team to ensure raw materials availability and timely production
- Oversee and enforce adherence to quality control standards and procedures
- Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards
- Identification of areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the production process
- Collaboration with the production team to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise and lead a team of production staff, providing guidance and support to ensure a motivated and efficient workforce
- Conducting regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of production personnel
- Monitoring of production costs and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising product quality.
Warehouse & Quality Officer
Greenspoon Ltd.
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Effectively provide regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems, especially for fruits & vegetables
- Coordinate workflows for successful warehouse and distribution operations
- Check physical inventory through regular cycle counts and analyze root causes to trace and correct discrepancies
- Effectively lead warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Biomar Food Processors
Nyeri
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Inspected, verified, and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing them against company quality standards
- Actively contributed to implementing and maintaining systems (Food safety, environmental, Occupational Health and Safety)
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assist with creating and maintaining creation and maintenance of quality training
- Tested and operated equipment to confirm correct calibration while scheduling routine, preventive, and reparative maintenance to maintain production workflows and achieve production output benchmarks
- Effectively offered training to floor workers on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and general production process steps.
Production Supervisor
Frigoken Ltd.
Nairobi, KE
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Competently performed production and process supervision (Canning and freezing of French beans, snow peas, sugar snaps, etc.) whilst attaining KPIs and efficiently practicing continuous improvement (KAIZEN)
- Actively contributed towards implementation and maintenance of systems (FSSC 22000 V5.1 and BRCGS)
- Effectively utilized lean manufacturing practices to balance workflow and cut on waste
- People management (Optimum labour planning, allocation, and implementation of relevant cost management practices)
- Effectively offered training to floor workers on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and general production process steps
- Accomplished targets and met the demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and optimally organizing manpower.
Production Intern
Kangaita Tea Factory (KTDA)
Kerugoya, Kenya
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Effectively monitored production activities and machinery to detect and help resolve problems (where possible), and consistently avoided major shutdowns with a proactive approach
- Supported robust quality control and assurance procedures by helping coordinate sampling, inspecting, and testing procedures (tea cupping).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Science And Technology
Kagumo High School -
12.2014
Skills
- Team Member Motivation
- Audit Facilitation
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Effective Communication & Interpersonal skills
- Computer Literacy (Google workspace /Ms Office Suite)
- Manufacturing operations
- Workflow Management
- Planning & Organizational skills
Certification
- FSSC 22000 V 5.1 - Internal auditing- Exoexcellence Training Resources
- Lean Manufacturing -Hash Management Services LLP
- Root Cause Analysis- Food Safety Standards (UK-online)
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction in machine snipping waste (by 3%-5%) and other wastes through effectively carrying out a continuous improvement project.
- The above project led to a significant improvement in conversion rate (75%-79%).
References
- Mr. Anthony Mwangi, Senior Supervisor, Frigoken Ltd., antonykimani32@gmail.com, 0716271757
- Madam Rose Wacera, Quality Assurance Manager, Biomar Food Processors, 0724482790
- Mr. Jackson Kabarita, Food Safety & Quality Head, Kangaita tea Factory, jmunene@kangaita.ktdateas.com, 0720739791
- Mr. Andrew Omondi, Warehouse Team Lead, Greenspoon Ltd., Andrew@greenspoon.co.ke, 0703249158
Hobbies and Interests
Researching the development of new therapeutic foods.
Timeline
Production Officer
Tropical Heat Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse & Quality Officer
Greenspoon Ltd.
11.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Biomar Food Processors
06.2021 - 10.2022
Production Supervisor
Frigoken Ltd.
08.2019 - 05.2021
Production Intern
Kangaita Tea Factory (KTDA)
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Science And Technology