Results-driven Quality Control professional with over 11 years of experience specializing in QA/QC operations. Proven track record of ensuring product quality, reducing defects, and driving process improvements. Skilled in leadership, team coordination, and strategic problem-solving. Committed to delivering exceptional results and optimizing organizational performance.
Hi, I’m
Johnvictor Kariuki
Quality Assurance/Control
Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
4
Certifications in ISO 9001:2015
4
Certifications in Data Analytics and Software QA
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
KIBO Africa Limited
Quality Controller
1 2024 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheading of pre-delivery inspections, meeting 100% inspection targets and reducing field claims by 15%
- Leading investigations into non-conformities, implementing corrective actions to improve product quality.
- Reducing manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Reporting on cost of poor quality, providing insights to enhance organizational margins
- Building capacity of junior Quality controllers to take up new tasks and improve organizations efficiency.
- Training and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Conducting PFMEAs, resulting in design improvements for new model before launch.
- ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor trained and Quality Management representative for organization.
- Optimizing resource allocation by prioritizing high-impact tasks in accordance with business objectives.
- Collecting and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
Sullivan Reed Society
Part-time Research Assistant
2 2020 - Current
Job overview
- Conducting research on diversity and inclusion in workspaces, leading gender-related programs and administrative functions
- Assist with event planning and management, and prepared reports on research findings.
- Collect research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Monitor project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Maintain up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
KIBO Africa Limited
Assistant Quality Controller
06.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Coordinated teams during PDI inspections of large units and inbound/staging inspections
- Conducted staging and final quality inspections, ensuring compliance with standards
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to address quality issues
- Trained and mentored and built capacity in junior Quality control inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Generated comprehensive reports on inspection findings, contributing to process optimization
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor trained
- Organization Health and Safety trained and part of committee.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing high-impact tasks in accordance with business objectives.
- Championed process improvements within team, promoting best practices that led to higher overall product quality levels.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and resolving product-related concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of all inspections, tests, and audits for easy reference and management review.
- Developed and implemented new Control Plan for Organization on incoming parts and off-loaded products
KIBO Africa Limited
Quality Control Inspector
11.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Conducted quality inspections throughout the production process, ensuring product integrity and compliance
- Introduced new reporting template, helping with collection of more data for analysis
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Trained and mentored an intern to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Education
Kabete National PolytechnicNairobi, Kenya
from Automotive Engineering Technology.
09.2017 - 05.2019
University Overview
IBMRemote
from Introduction To Data Science
04.2001
University Overview
Billie & Rooster
from Internal Process Auditor
University Overview
SGS Academy
from Process Lead Auditor Training
University Overview
Upeo Solutions
from Organizational Safety & Health
University Overview
Dira HR
from Advanced Excel
University Overview
Google
from Google Data Analytics
University Overview
Brainnest
from Software Quality Assurance - Industrial Training.
University Overview
Skills
Quality ControlRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementLeadershipTeam Coordination
Product Inspection
Interpersonal Skills
Data Analysis
References
References
References available upon request.Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionWork-life balanceTimeline
Assistant Quality Controller
KIBO Africa Limited
06.2023 - 01.2024
Quality Control Inspector
KIBO Africa Limited
11.2019 - 06.2020
Kabete National Polytechnic
from Automotive Engineering Technology.
09.2017 - 05.2019
IBM
from Introduction To Data Science
04.2001
Billie & Rooster
from Internal Process Auditor
SGS Academy
from Process Lead Auditor Training
Upeo Solutions
from Organizational Safety & Health
Dira HR
from Advanced Excel
Google
from Google Data Analytics
Brainnest
from Software Quality Assurance - Industrial Training.
Quality Controller
KIBO Africa Limited
1 2024 - Current
Part-time Research Assistant
Sullivan Reed Society
2 2020 - Current