Geraldine Mukui Mang'eli
Nairobi
Summary
A highly motivated and ambitious individual able to provide timely and accurate advice, guidance, support and training to team members and individuals. Possessing excellent management skills and having the ability to work with the minimum supervision and having a proven ability to lead by example, consistently hitting targets, improving best practices and exceptional personal time organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Excellence in Supply Chain Lead.
EAST AFRICAN MALTINGS LIMITED-DIAGEO
01.2024 - Current
- Provides guidance and support to the ITF for effective and aligned implementation of MMS(Manufacturing management systems)
- Promotes and drives the implementation of MMS within department and across site
- Closely monitors and reports performance and practice progress within department
- Ensures that MMS platform is utilized to support and assess change process
- Ensures all global standards are implemented in department as applicable
- Shares best practice and leverage opportunities for improvement across other sites as well as establishing understanding of how site benchmarks with other leading Diageo sites and external business environment
- Ensures everyone in department understands what manufacturing excellence means, is engaged in MMS and is playing their part in delivering world class production operation
- Ensures that any improvements implemented are standardized and sustained within operations teams
- Supports loss & waste assessment and problem solving activities
- Participates in and lead as required improvement projects using DMAIC methodology
- Interacts with operations teams, site support teams and central teams
- Supports internal trainers in coordination and effective delivery of MMS training
- Engages with Daily Operational Review meetings to provide expert analysis of performance improvement opportunities
- Supports Task Forces and Shift Based teams in their deployment of MMS through their regular meetings and their communication of activities..
- Implements risk mitigation strategies, identifying potential disruptions in the supply chain early on to minimize impact on operations.
- Enhances forecasting accuracy by utilizing data analysis tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Streamlines supply chain processes by implementing lean strategies and effective communication.
- Assesses capacity needs through detailed analyses of current resources against projected growth plans; implemented capacity expansion strategies accordingly.
- Mentors and develops junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged innovation and continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
- Spearheads cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain through strategic sourcing and renegotiation of contracts with key vendors.
- Leads cross-functional teams in executing complex projects related to supply chain optimization, consistently meeting project deadlines and objectives.
- Facilitates change management efforts within the organization by driving adoption of new technologies or methodologies aimed at improving supply chain performance levels.
- Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Prepares and maintains comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
Excellence in Supply Chain Lead
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Providing guidance and support to the Implementation Task Force (ITF) for effective and aligned implementation of Manufacturing Management System (MMS) Leading UDV leadership and shop floor in leading and managing change and ensures the team lives as per site transition charter commitment which is reviewed weekly through the site steering committee
- Working closely with the site managers, shares communications of deliverables and expectations
- Managing implementation of site projects and best practices translating to performance improvement using DMAIC, Step to milestone, PDCA and Kaizen Blitz methodologies
- Closely monitoring and interpreting performance trends and best practice progress within the site enabling us to take the right course of action
- Providing coaching and trainings to the teams in projects and best practice implementation; supporting the teams in stakeholder engagement to unlock any performance barrier
- Driving achievement of SOCIETY 2030 deliverables -Current focus recycling of glass (project rudisha), waste segregation at source, waste reduction, water usage loss reduction projects, Inclusion and Diversity
- Leading the team in quarterly performance analysis and initiating recovery projects for any off-track performance
- Leading UDV site in KPI setting for every financial year through conducting a Loss and waste analysis for the previous year performance and developing AOP for the next financial year
- In charge of coordinating UDV site BPM and sometimes coordinates submission of Tusker, EAML Kisumu and UDV BPM data for KBL BPM meeting
- Ensuring the MMS TRACC platform is optimised to support and assess the change process
- Ensuring all global standards are implemented in the site as applicable
- Sharing best practice and leverage opportunities for improvement across other sites as well as establishing understanding of how the site benchmarks with other leading Diageo sites and the external business environment
- Ensuring everyone in the site understands what manufacturing excellence means, is engaged in MMS and is playing their part in delivering a world class production operation
- Ensures that any improvements implemented are standardized and sustained within operations teams
- Supports loss & waste assessment, provides situational, systemic and strategic problem-solving guidance to the site
- Conducts stop and think sessions for any performance drop to immediately revert it to the right direction
- Interacts with operations teams, site support teams and central teams
- Supports internal trainers in the coordination and effective delivery of MMS training
- Engages with the Daily Operational Review meetings to provide expert analysis of performance improvement opportunities
- Supports the Task Forces and Shift Based teams in their deployment of MMS through their regular meetings and their communication of activities
- Champions site rewards and recognitions
- Leads the team in carrying out capability assessments, developing training needs and following through closure of the training needs
- Leads and supports the teams in the journey to developing autonomous teams through the vision of work teams.
Shift Manager
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Leading and motivating Tier 1 shift team to take accountability to deliver World Class performance in Safety, Quality, environment, Asset Care, Volume and Losses, controls and morale
- Driving compliance to Health, Safety and Environment system requirements and reporting at the shop floor in service of zero harm culture
- Ensuring that Quality, Food Safety and Hygiene Systems requirements in place are met and drive conformance to internal/ Diageo and regulatory standards, and adherence to accreditations and certification standards (ISO, KEBs and DNVGL etc)
- Owning and driving asset care plans for the shift by delivering preventative and autonomous tasks
- Implementing designed controls tasks in all processes from materials receipt, blending, packaging and account for use on the process through reconciliation to account for and control losses
- Implementing designed controls to account for finished goods from the process in the internal UDV warehouse and dispatch to Logistics main warehouse
- Ensuring compliance with KRA/KEBs regulatory requirements in the EGMS system through accounting for all stamps/stickers issued for use in process and controlling losses
- Managing reconciliation of materials usage and finished goods during change overs to minimise losses and sign of reconciliations relating to the materials returned
- Implementing change management in the deployment of MMS
- Driving team performance through development and coaching of the work team
- Driving compliance to housekeeping and 5S to the set standards
- Managing team annual leaves
- Performing hiring and carrying out disciplinary actions on the tier 1 teams.
Shift Packaging Team Leader
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA (NAIROBI BOTTLERS LIMITED)
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Providing leadership and management to achieve shift performance targets by interpretation and implementation of shift plan, support the team to achieve performance targets and lead in application of problem solving and break down analysis techniques to resolve problems
- Managing process and product quality by measuring and managing quality data, manage product quality and comply with quality assurance requirements
- Managing Autonomous and preventive Maintenance Activities; supports and coordinates unplanned and planned maintenance activities
- Maintaining safe, healthy and risk-free working environment through maintaining health, safety and environment standards
- Managing costs, usages and waste by analyzing cost and usage data and managing variances
- Carrying out shift reconciliation of materials usage and finished products and signing off of materials returned
- Managing human resources - shop floor staff (Union staff), Asset care technicians and quality controllers
- Delivering excellent customer service by building effective relationships with internal and external customers
- Driving World Class Manufacturing initiatives to my team
- Driving the implementation and application of best practices in manufacturing
- Coaching teams on work practice Implementation to ensure entrenchment
- Managing the development of staff competencies
- Conducting regular team goal review sessions, regular one-on-one sessions and performance reviews
- Performing team coaching
- Carrying out effective team meetings through visual management
- Ensuring training needs analysis are conducted and training plans developed for team members.
Manufacturing Team Leader
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA (NAIROBI BOTTLERS LIMITED)
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Lead development of operational strategy and implement low-cost manufacturing strategy in line with business strategy
- Steered continuous improvement by applying problem solving techniques to achieve manufacturing excellence, reduce cost and eliminate losses
- Lead in implementing best manufacturing practices i.e., TPM to achieve maximum machine efficiency and eliminate defects
- Ensured health and safety of employee through providing safe working conditions and implementing S.H.E systems
- Championed teamwork by engaging all workers through building high performing teams with clear objectives
- Formulated, prepared and controlled production operation budget in line with business strategy
- Ensured production team is properly staffed, hiring, training, developing and evaluating staff
- Formulated and tracked KPIs to ensure the cost-effective delivery of products
- Managed finished goods stock levels in the warehouse to ensure on time and fresh delivery of products.
- Managed a team of skilled operators, maintaining high levels of productivity and quality while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing efficient workflow strategies, resulting in reduced lead times and increased output.
- Established strong communication channels between departments, facilitating seamless coordination during complex projects or product launches.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify weaknesses in the production process, collaborating with team members and management to address these areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of team members to provide constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new team members, ensuring smooth onboarding and quick integration into the manufacturing process.
Microbiology and Sensory Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Motivating the team to achieve high standards and KPI targets
- Ensuring that plant and products are free of infections and contamination in line with company targets and performance standards
- Promptly address any microbiology, sensory and quality gaps identified
- Working closely with other stakeholders to achieve targets
- Mentoring and training of interns
- Monitoring & reporting on standards & performance targets
- Arranging & sometimes chairing weekly team meetings, focusing on targets and recovery plans
- Implementing new initiatives and ways of working introduced by the management
- Working closely with technical team to drive continuous improvement of Diageo brands
- Conduct Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) and fast tracking of actions raised to fuel recovery
- Profiling packaged products to ensure the customer get the best
- Monitoring and managing yeast to ensure smooth running of the brewery
- This involves starting timely yeast propagation batches to support fermentation
- Support other quality sections whenever need arises to avoid losses in terms of time and quality index
- Conducting daily walkabouts for continuous process and hygiene improvement
- This drives a stop and fix attitude within the team
- Maintain chemicals, equipment and reagent inventory
- Facilitating site leadership beer release sessions to support sales.
Brewing Quality Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Keeping water tight quality gates at material intake, fermentation, maturation and filtration
- Daily calibration of laboratory equipment
- Prompt analysis and investigation of customer complaints and communication of results
- Ensuring that product non-conformities are controlled at all levels by properly documenting deviations and managing product isolation to prevent unintended use
- Data entry in SAP and UNILAB laboratory information systems
- Execution of Internal Audits and Maintenance of Audit records and actions follow up and close out
- Training of new staff and internship students
- Carrying out root cause analysis.
Brewing Quality Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Supporting brew house operations by Mash PH measurement and starch test measurement
- Original gravity analysis of strong wort, weak wort and effluent
- Brewing liquor analysis
- PH, Haze, Chlorine levels, aroma, taste & facilitate decision making on the liquor usage
- DAL water analysis and brewing water analysis
- Grist analysis, cereal analysis which includes quality checks of the cereals, confirmation of the grain COA's (Certificate of Analysis), quality checks of the tracks that transport the grains and facilitate decision making depending with the quality conformance of the grain
- Sugar brix analysis for every slurry batch prepared
- Dissolved Oxygen spot check analysis
- Copper cast analysis for each brew collected
- PH, Original gravity, Color, Bitterness analysis
- Turbidity test and calcium analysis for each collected brew
- SAP and UNILAB results input.
Education
Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Strategic management -
Kenyatta University
Nairobi Kenya12.2018
Bachelor of Science Biotechnology -
Kenyatta University
Nairobi Kenya12.2012
K.C.S.E (B plain) -
Precious Blood Secondary School
Kilungu Makueni09.2006
K.C.P.E -
Malivani A.I.C Boarding Primary
Wote Makueni11.2002
Skills
- Good manufacturing skills based on Supply chain ways principles, manufacturing excellence, lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Perfect Plant Management System (PPMS) and world class manufacturing
- Managing and implementation of the food safety, Quality, Environment and Health and safety management systems ie FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
- Occupational safety, health and environment skills including safety inspection, risk assessment, incident/accident investigation and log out tag out systems for machines
- Good project management skills with experience in process continuous improvement initiatives
- Cost Management Skills
- A certified coach under Good to great coach and coaching for accelerated performance programs
- Application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Excellent computer skills-applications related to MS office
- People leadership and development skills-Lead a team of over 65 people as a production team lead
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in process related problems-A certified problem-solving coach
- A certified (Total Productive Maintenance) TPM trainer of trainers
- Internal auditor and food safety committee member
- Leading effective team meetings with visual management
- A trained first aider
Accomplishments
- Successful installation of UDV site BPM meeting
- Leading a successful UDV leading and managing change workshop which lead to development of the site transition charter that guides us in our day-to-day leadership.
- Acted as the KBL Excellence in supply chain manager in December 2022.
- Carrying out UDV water usage reduction project at improve stage with a potential of UDV water usage reduction of 50% once all running actions are closed
- Rolling out excellence in supply chain to the shop floor from leadership level and developing the shop floor teams to be able to lead projects and best practices. All projects are led by tier 2 and tier 1; tier 3 team has grown to projects and best practices sponsorship
- Led UDV line 1 set up reduction time project which reduced change over time from 90 mins to 45mins and improved overall line OEE from 60% to 72%
- Upskilled all operators to have a knowledge of operating more than one machine within a span of one year which promoted multiskilling.
- My team was the awarded to be the best performing team in a performance competition known as the league of excellence in the year 2020.
- I implemented FIFO in UDV materials stores leading to proper materials management
- I worked on a project on UDV line one labeller which has significantly reduced pack dress defects through identifying all faulty change parts through use of CILT tool (cleaning, inspection, Lubrication, Tightening) and Autonomous maintenance.
- Successfully contributed in production line 7 packer automation, identifying, training needs and developing of packer operators which increased RGB lines availability through average efficiency improvement by 20%.
- Led in improvement of line 7 mechanical efficiency (ME) from 69% to 81%
- Led line 7 team in achieving 99.9% of syrup yield from 98.6% through a mixer upgrade and coaching the team about waste reduction
- Developed and up-skilled 4 bottle inspectors to 3 full operators and 1 mechanical technician and 1 quality analyst
- I was appointed as the hygiene champion in the brewing quality department in 2014 ensuring that 5S is observed in our working environment
- I was the data champion in the microbiology laboratory
- I was the safety champion in the brewing quality department ensuring that every quality analyst in the filtration lab is equipped with personal protective equipment (PPEs).
- I was appointed to manage brewing quality laboratory reagents and consumables monitoring their stocks and availability in the year 2014.
- I am a trained and certified beer taster according to Diageo standards
Idno
26655298
Mobile
0110877080, 0735286881
References
- Mr. Kennedy Wambua, Excellence in Supply Chain Manager, P.O. Box 30161-00100, Nairobi., 0720556896, Kennedy.M.Wambua@diageo.com
- Mr. Isaac Nderitu, Unit Manager, P.O Box 18034-00500, Nairobi., 0717758828
- Dr. Fathiya Khamis, Lecturer, P.O Box 43844, Nairobi., 0713726325, fathiyamk@yahoo.com
Training
- How to run effective projects (Loss and waste analysis; DMAICs; Kaizen Blitz; PDCA ; STMP)
- Leading and managing change
- Conducting effective meetings
- Leading team meeting with visual management
- Downtime Reconciliation
- Facilitating problem solving
- Role of a team leader
- Good to great coaching
- Food safety
- Industrial relations
Timeline
Excellence in Supply Chain Lead.
EAST AFRICAN MALTINGS LIMITED-DIAGEO
01.2024 - Current
Excellence in Supply Chain Lead
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
02.2022 - 12.2023
Shift Manager
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
12.2019 - 02.2022
Shift Packaging Team Leader
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA (NAIROBI BOTTLERS LIMITED)
07.2018 - 11.2019
Manufacturing Team Leader
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES AFRICA (NAIROBI BOTTLERS LIMITED)
10.2015 - 06.2018
Microbiology and Sensory Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
01.2015 - 09.2015
Brewing Quality Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED-DIAGEO
07.2014 - 12.2014
Brewing Quality Analyst
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED
07.2012 - 12.2013
Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Strategic management -
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science Biotechnology -
Kenyatta University
K.C.S.E (B plain) -
Precious Blood Secondary School
K.C.P.E -
Malivani A.I.C Boarding Primary
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