James Abuga
Operations Management | Supply Chain | Project Management
Nairobi
Summary
Proven leader in operations management, adept at lean manufacturing and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhanced production efficiency. Excelled in mentoring and training, driving continuous improvement initiatives that surpassed production goals. Negotiated with suppliers to uphold quality, achieving notable cost reductions and elevating customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Factory Manager
The Sanergy Collaborative
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and meeting at least 09% production targets consistently.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to develop effective recruitment strategies, securing top talent for key positions within the factory.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through waste reduction strategies and resource allocation optimization which reduced production cost by a 10% margin.
- Developed training programs to improve employee skill sets and boost overall performance.
- Optimized inventory levels by streamlining supply chain operations and vendor communication thus reducing stock outs to 0% within 3 months period.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship which elevated staff satisfaction to 90%.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
The Sanergy Collaborate
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Organized periodic audits of warehouse processes to ensure compliance with company policies as well as federal regulations related to health and safety guidelines.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential growth or cost reduction opportunities within warehouse operation.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback aimed at improving individual skills while also recognizing outstanding achievements among team members.
- Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by optimizing order processing times and maintaining excellent communication with clients regarding their orders'' status.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for purchasing products at competitive prices without sacrificing quality standards.
Assistant Production Manager
The Sanergy Collaborative
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed detailed production reports for senior management, providing insight into key performance metrics.
- Managed over 50 employees on daily operations of production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Conducted meetings to capture lessons learned and streamline product improvement process.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, leading to greater overall productivity increasing by 15% across organization.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2015 - 07.2019
Skills
Operations Management
Decision-Making
Lean Manufacturing
Mentoring and training
Production Planning
Scheduling Coordination
Health and safety compliance
Operations Management
Timeline
Assistant Factory Manager
The Sanergy Collaborative
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Manager
The Sanergy Collaborate
07.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Production Manager
The Sanergy Collaborative
04.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Kenyatta University
08.2015 - 07.2019