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 Controlundefined
References
References
References available upon request.Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
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
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