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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Driving licence
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KELVIN WAITHAKA MUNJIRU

Nairobi
KELVIN WAITHAKA MUNJIRU

Summary

Dedicated and trustworthy Security and Safety professional with over a decade of hands-on experience and a strong commitment to ethical practices. Self-motivated and driven by the pursuit of first-class results aligned with clear targets, objectives, and timelines. Passionate about promoting sustainability and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. Collaborative team player focused on making a positive impact through proactive support and innovative solutions.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Unilever

Country Security Specialist
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

1. Security Risk Management - Risk assessment, Mitigation, due diligence and intelligence gathering.
2. Third-party workforce Management - Contracting, performance monitoring, Training & development
3. Loss Prevention - Policy & Procedures development & review, internal controls, employees awareness and technology deployment
4. Market Security Management - Intel gathering, external networking & collaboration and market visits.

Upfield

Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) & Security Lead
12.2018 - 08.2024

Job overview

Flora Food Group · Full-timeFlora Food Group · Full-timeDec 2018 - Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 9 mosDec 2018 to Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 9 mosKenyaKenyaSafety, Health, Environment & Security LeadSafety, Health, Environment & Security Lead

  • Committed to providing a healthy, safe and secure workplace
    My responsibilities as a SHE lead were to;
    • Drive and facilitate the implementation of the SHE systems in line with Corporate standards and guidelines; Legislative requirements and Business process requirements.
    • Co-ordinate monitor and audit all SHE activities related to the business.
    • Custodian of the business SHE system and ensures that adequate data and document management practices are adhered to.
    • Drive and collate general SHE risk assessments and co-ordinate SHE related contracts e.g. Fire Equipment, contractors & service providers.
    • Deliver SHE training programs, liaising with regulatory authorities, independent SHE audit bodies and the Upfield SHE team.
    • Formulate and prepare legal appointments in terms of regulatory and system requirements.

    My responsibilities as a Security Lead were to;
    • Ensure implementation of security policy, procedures and periodic revision in line with dynamic threat environment.
    • Implement security awareness programs or processes to protect life, corporate assets and to ensure business continuity.
    • Effectively audit and guide 3P security service provision companies in terms of fit for purpose performance and adherence/compliance with agreed SLAs.
    • Devise co-ordinate appropriate security training for security personnel and other nominated personnel.
    • Managing effective investigations on detected and reported breaches of security and security incidents
    • liaise various law enforcement & emergency services in the event of a security incident/emergency to ensure timely response to incidents.

Unilever

Security Manager (Contract)
02.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Coordinated the Security operations Unilever's Commercial street factory Site.
  • Managed and supervised the security officers and guards (60Pax), ensuring staff followed correct regulations and procedures.
  • Managed the account between G4S and Unilever to ensure OTINNE billing, invoicing and payment of LPOs
  • Value Creation project - Developed trucks oversaty reports to track demurrage and improve efficiency
  • Conducted Security risk assessment in liaison with the Unilever Security specialist.
  • Represented the function & Security specialist in SC meetings
  • Ensured that the service levels agreement was met ITIF.
  • Give timely reports to Unilever Kenya and G4S on all issues affecting the contract.
  • Managed incident - Security related Investigations & reporting on time and in full
  • Provided a contact point between G4S and Unilever Kenya.
  • Managed training of new security staff, coaching on best practices, developed and reviewed procedures (SOPs) and other matters as needed.

Unilever

Security Liaison officer
10.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Supervised and managed a team of security officers and guards and ensured Zero security breaches
  • Managed training of new security staff, coaching on best practices, review and development of procedures.

Bollore Logistics (Now AGL)

Security Manager (Contract)
03.2017 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Acted as the liaison between the client (Bollore Logistics) and G4S the service provider.
  • Managed Seamless transition of warehousing (UkI) from DHL to Bollore with minimal security breaches
  • Managed the Service level agreements and ensured on time delivery of security services.
  • Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings (FMCG Warehouse) while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
  • Trained all new joiners on safety and security standards and procedures.
  • Managed all daily activities and security procedures and protocols for job location (Warehouse & Logistics).

EABL

Security Administrator (Contract)
03.2012 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Ensured proper guard rostering liaising with data entry assistant.
  • Root-causes for guards claims to be investigated and dealt with appropriately
  • Kept records or guards deployment plans, duty rosters and attendance register.
  • Managed the account between EABL and G4s and ensured timely billing, invoicing and payment of services.
  • Conflict resolution - Acted as a liaison between EABL account payables and G4s Billing/Invoicing teams

G4S Security

Security Officer
05.2008 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Security officer in textile Manufacturing industry
  • Security officer & Supervisor in International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
  • Security officer in Banking Sector

Education

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)

Bachelor of Science from Criminology & Security Management - Forensic Criminal Investigations
01.2021

Kaganda Secondary School

Certificate of Higher Education from 8-4-4 Curriculum
01.2006

University Overview

GPA: Scored C+(Plus)

Thenge-ini Primary School

Primary School Certificate from 8-4-4 Curriculum
01.2002

University Overview

GPA: Scored 324/500 Marks

Skills

  • Crisis & Emergency Management
  • Fire & First aid management
  • EHS & Security Planning & Budgeting
  • Security procedure implementation
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Investigations
  • People management
  • Loss prevention & Control
  • Crime Prevention
  • Victimology
  • Cyber Security
  • Forensic Investigations
  • Corporate Security
  • Guard-force Management
  • Crime scene management

Languages

English, Swahili: First Language
English: C1 Advanced
Swahili: C2 Proficient

Hobbies and Interests

Volunteering Work - Children Homes, Game Drive, Game Walks, Travelling

Accomplishments

  • Recognized and Awarded the the CARE Value winner/Employee - Recognized as an ethical guardian ensuring the right thing is done without crossing the line - Year 2022
  • Led Upfield Nairobi Kenya in attaining 1000 DAYS LTA free - This was recognized globally as a milestone achievement.
  • Best in Class (World class) Safety Benchmark assessment preparation & Results - Upfield Kenya Limited was mentioned as the best in class leading in a safety Benchmark assessment
  • Care Award AMEA Region - I was recognized and awarded for living the CARE value in the first ever Upfield Operations townhall for the AMEA region

Driving licence

  • Category B+E
  • Category C

Timeline

Country Security Specialist

Unilever
09.2024 - Current

Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) & Security Lead

Upfield
12.2018 - 08.2024

Security Manager (Contract)

Unilever
02.2018 - 12.2018

Security Liaison officer

Unilever
10.2017 - 01.2018

Security Manager (Contract)

Bollore Logistics (Now AGL)
03.2017 - 06.2017

Security Administrator (Contract)

EABL
03.2012 - 05.2015

Security Officer

G4S Security
05.2008 - 02.2012

Kaganda Secondary School

Certificate of Higher Education from 8-4-4 Curriculum

Thenge-ini Primary School

Primary School Certificate from 8-4-4 Curriculum

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)

Bachelor of Science from Criminology & Security Management - Forensic Criminal Investigations
KELVIN WAITHAKA MUNJIRU