JOHNPAUL KUDWA OTHIENO

• Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
• Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  Coordinated dismantling of over 500MT of assorted equipment for disposal as scrap. This included Mild Steel, Cast iron, Aluminum, Copper, Rubber etc
• Accomplished decommissioning Project within given time frame of 45 days.
• Identified equipment/Parts that could be reused, ensured they were cautiously removed and properly stored for sale.
• Set Prices for equipment and scrap Material and coordinated selling. Sale of scrap Metal generated ksh 20M.
• Enforced Occupational Health & Safety measures on staff throughout the Project execution.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored p

•Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
•Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
•Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
•Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
•Managed Printing and dispatch activities, I ensured that Quality Prints, Print orders, and deadlines were consistently achieved.
•Monitored all factory related manufacturing cost and ensured Costs were within approved budgets and secured company savings.
•Upholding and Enforcing all Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
•Liaised with engineering team to Monitor Machine Performance and enforced Total Productive Maintenance as per Preventive Maintenance roster.
•Ensured optimal capacity utilization to meet customer demand and supply at minimal costs.
•ISO 9001:2015 Implementation & Auditing
•Represented Production department in Kenya Bureau of Standards technical Committee meetings ( TC 039 – Graphical Technology)
•Coached Production team on Operations of Manroland Printing Press.
•Reviewed Production and Maintenance reports and ensured all set KPIs are met. Where not up to expectation I rolled out corrective measures.
•Appraised and reviewed performance of subordinates
•Implemented and enforced ISO 12647-3 (Graphic technology standard that defines process control for production of halftone color separation, proof and production print)
•Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
•Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.

•Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
•Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
•Troubleshooting and analysis of Mechanical, Electrical and automation issues and carryout needed corrections.
•Ensured that all the tasks specified by the Maintenance planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures
•Supervised service level providers to carry out proper maintenance on auxiliary equipment when due.
•Attended to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within the shortest time possible.
•Installed and commissioned new equipment: Pre press equipment and auxiliary units.
•Supervised and appraised Mechanical and Electrical Plant Technicians.
•Monitored Mechanical spare parts stocks by doing the monthly stock take and updating records.
•Maintenance and Operation of Workshop Machinery which include; Lathe Machines, Drilling Machine, Grinding Machines, Raw Material lab equipment etc.
•Ensured all the Occupational Healthy and Safety requirements were adhered to.
•Enforced use of ISO9001:2008 quality practices.
•Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines.

•Enforced ISO 9001:2008 Implementation & Auditing
•Managed Production Shifts consistently achieving 85% Overall equipment effectiveness.
•Took part in Kaizen and lean Activities (Provided input on improvements and changes to equipment and operation procedures. Developed plans to implement such improvements).
•Developed and Implemented Preventive Maintenance schedule for all Equipment, this lead to lower MTTR and higher MTBF.
•Participated in quality circle meetings which were aimed at discussing and solving complex problems within Production department.
•Supervised maintenance technicians and fitters.
•Participated in Kaizen activities that contributed to continuous improvement for both equipment and Processes.
•Maintenance and Operation of Workshop Machinery which include; Lathe Machines, Drilling Machine, Grinding Machines, Welding Equipment etc.
•Enforced Occupational Health & Safety procedures and ensured Equipment perform to expected levels.
•Maintenance and Management of Service Contracts ( Boiler & Generator)
•Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines.

•Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
•Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
•Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.· Managed production activities and consistently achieved 95% Overall equipment Efficiency.
•Quality Assurance :Tea Testing & in Process quality checks.
•Ensured performance and reliability of machines and equipment.
•Led teams from different departments to ensure proper coordination of production.
•Carried out trials and gathered data to be used in design of new fermentation units

•Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
•Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
•Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections.
•Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
•Maintained response times to support business continuity.
•Compiled Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule.
•Conducted systemic root cause analysis of problems aimed at getting lasting solutions
•Trained operators on Autonomous Maintenance and constantly seek to drive continuous improvement mentality in all areas.
•Enforcing Occupational Health & Safety procedures and staff training
•Sourcing and procurement of needed spare parts.
•Execution of all work in accordance with customer food safety regulations.
•Redesigned and led the Fabrication of Capping Unit from being able to handle short neck bottles to both short & long neck.
•Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.