Kenneth G Mbugua
Production & Engineering Manager
Nairobi
Summary
An accomplished manufacturing professional with wide experience in manufacturing process, operational excellence (Kaizen), people development & growth and engineering practices. Strategic, results oriented and person committed to promoting and maintaining high team spirit geared deliver excellent results. Post graduate diploma in Project Management, Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over fifteen years of experience both in manufacturing and engineering practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production and Engineering Manager
Precision Plastics Limited
08.2019 - Current
- Champion for strategic plan implementation for the manufacturing function of the company
- Managing production department to ensure efficient and sustained achievement of production volumes in line with strategic plan and budget
- In charge of engineering team responsible ensuring optimal machine and molds uptime and availability by implementation of PM and AM programs
- Operational excellence, continuous process improvement and Kaizen champion
- Machine and molds procurement, testing and commissioning for capacity enhancement in line strategic plan and customer demand
- Production and engineering teams' development through skills gap analysis and equipping them with relevant training
- Quality policy and ISO system implementation adherence
Production Manager
Solinc East Africa Ltd (Formerly Ubbink E.A.Ltd)
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Managing production department to ensure achievement of production target with laid down budget
- New products development and design in accordance with market demand
- Workforce skills gap analysis, evaluation and organizing necessary trainings
- Ensuring efficient and effective deployment of resources to ensure maximum productivity
- Developing machine maintenance programs and plans to ensure maximum machine up time
- Machines sourcing, pre-shipment inspections, installation and commissioning
- Ensuring daily adherence to QMS and EMS policies, procedures and work instruction
- Driving improvement agenda by practicing KAIZEN principles and lean manufacturing practices
Production Supervisor
Solinc East Africa Ltd (Formerly Ubbink E.A.Ltd)
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Have aligned and improved production efficiency and capacity, boosting On Time, In Full deliveries to customers to 0ver 95%
- Created a strong engineering team capable of competently handling all engineering needs for the company for both machines and molds
- Developed production function of Solinc East Africa Ltd from zero to over 8MW annual production capacity having developed and trained a team of over 150 production staff
- Successfully designed, sourced and installed a 2nd line of production that has boosted production capacity from 5MW to the current 8MW with resultant increase in revenue
- Designed and develop new products in response to market demand contributing to over 30% of company revenue and growth in market share
- At Sameer Africa, together with the technical department team managed to reduce warranty claims from above Kshs. 1.5 million every month to below Kshs 0.8mil.
- Production planning and execution to meet daily and monthly production targets
- Hosting dealer trainings and education them on solar modules manufacturing process
- Handling customer complaint and simple solar system sizing
- Installation and commissioning of machinery
- Developing and implementing ISO certification road map together with the QA Manager
- Driving improvement agenda by practicing KAIZEN principles and lean manufacturing practices.
Customer Service Engineer
Sameer Africa Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Constantly providing relevant market information to the research and development team to ensure development of products in line with customer requirements
- Providing prompt after sale services and technical support to all our customers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and improving sales
- Conducting trainings on product knowledge and use to our staff, customers and dealers
- Handling customer complains claims and general guidance to proper care and maintenance of our products
- Conducting product field evaluation tests for new product to assess their adaptability to actual performance conditions.
Service Engineer
Signal Excel System Ltd
01.2005 - 07.2005
- In charge of servicing and maintenance both mechanical and electrical in various projects undertaken as well as training of staff on best work practices and lean manufacturing
- Progressive reporting and daily recording of maintenance work.
Education
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
01-2004
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management, K.C.S.E. Kangaru High School
Skills
Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, CAD
Certified Energy Manager
Accomplishments
- Have aligned and improved production efficiency and capacity at Precision Plastics Ltd boosting On Time, In Full deliveries to customers to 0ver 95%
- Created a strong engineering team capable of competently handling all engineering needs for the company for both machines and molds
- Developed production function of Solinc East Africa Ltd from zero to over 8MW annual production capacity having developed and trained a team of over 150 production staff.
- Successfully designed, sourced and installed a 2nd line of production that has boosted production capacity from 5MW to the current 8MW with resultant increase in revenue
- Designed and develop new products in response to market demand contributing to over 30% of company revenue and growth in market share.
- At Sameer Africa, together with the technical department team managed to reduce warranty claims from above Kshs. 1.5 million every month to below Kshs 0.8mil.
Certification
Certified Kaizen Practitioner
Timeline
Production and Engineering Manager
Precision Plastics Limited
08.2019 - Current
Production Manager
Solinc East Africa Ltd (Formerly Ubbink E.A.Ltd)
03.2013 - 07.2019
Production Supervisor
Solinc East Africa Ltd (Formerly Ubbink E.A.Ltd)
07.2010 - 03.2013
Customer Service Engineer
Sameer Africa Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2010
Service Engineer
Signal Excel System Ltd
01.2005 - 07.2005
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management, K.C.S.E. Kangaru High School
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
References
- Joseph, Muiruri, Debit/Credit Consultant, 0722635902, Kenya School of Credit Management
- Stanley, Ng'ang'a, Production Manager, 0722869458, Associated Battery Manufacturers Ltd
- Martin, Kingori, Director of Supply Chain, 0722958827, Mkopa Kenya Ltd