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Lena W. Muturi
Nairobi,30
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader and Operations Manger skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals and save costs. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on building consensus and achieving team spirit. Talented at improving operational efficiency through researched strategies and processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Manufacturing and Operations Coordinator
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
, Kenya
05.2018 - Current
- Key highlights
- Supervised the daily production planning across six manufacturing departments, ensuring a seamless and timely delivery of quality products
- Strengthened quality control by implementing a quality control software that enhanced the investigation of production problems, as well as the analysis of root causes
- Key in staff transition to new technologies
- Trained staff to facilitate the seamless cross over to the new ERP D365 Business Central, as well as the utilisation of the Netronics Production Scheduler
- Consistently achieved Just-in-time production as well as avoided shortages and surpluses, by liaising with the relevant supply chain entities in strategic material ordering and usage monitoring
- Controlled production and minimised incidences of excess inventory by designing re-order and forecast sheets, as well as ensured 100% stock availability through routine inventory stock taking
- Established a chemicals decanting production line, the implemented 6 annual projects worth over 3M, as well as the execution of data-driven process enhancements through Power BI reports analysis
- Optimized the overall employee output by liaising with HR in drafting the ideal staff requirements and on-boarding high-performing talent, as well as strengthening team knowledge through upskilling
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed financial reports each day and investigated variances against set targets f to keep records accurate.
- Investigated and resolved strategic issues affecting production and operations.
Production Engineer
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
, Kenya
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Key highlights
- Spearheaded the daily production planning for the fabrication welding workshop and technical assembly workshop, achieving seamless production flow, as well as high product quality, on-time production and safety adherence
- Strengthened compliance through proper documentation of all process control parameters, as well as the introduction of system spec sheets and packing lists to ensure product conformity with ISO standards
- Leveraged lean tools in fostering quality improvement, productivity optimization, as well as cost minimization, whilst conducting root cause analysis to prevent future non-conformance
- Championed for the proper use and maintenance of machines, reducing incidences of machine downtime, as well as slashing the overall cost of repairs by 20%
- Streamlined product processes as well as operational efficiency procedures, attaining shorter assembly lead times, thus consistently meeting aggressive production requirements and performance targets
- Introduced the Navision ERP Manufacturing Module, enhancing production planning, resource allocation and material ordering
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
Continuous Improvement Intern
Nairobi Bottlers Ltd
, Kenya
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Key highlights
- Oversaw the tagging process on the model line (defect tagging) whilst coordinating the 5S and AM audits on model areas
- Worked closely with production planners as well as maintenance technicians in the development of planned maintenance schedules
- Presided over steering committee meetings, following up on the agreed action plans to ensure proper implementation
- Kenly observed the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives, whilst executing the daily, weekly and monthly updates of visual and kaizen boards
- Spearheaded the development of best practice work instruction such as one-point lessons and operator training
- Analysed the feasibility of Kaizen initiatives as suggested by operators and technicians, ensuring proper documentation and follow up on implementation
Education
MSc Enginering Business Management - Engineering Business Management
Coventry University, Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronic Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
05.2009 - 06.2014
Skills
Production Planning Manufacturing Process Quality Control Project Management & Costing Root Cause Analysis Cost Reduction & Avoidance Team Building & Training Regulatory Compliance Controls & Instrumentation Health & Safety Protocols Schedule & Budget Estimations Lean & Agile Operations Engineering Strategy Supply Chain Management ISO Standards Process and Product Development 5S & Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing and production background
Manufacturing operations
Warehouse and manufacturing operations
Lean manufacturing and quality systems
ISO 9001 manufacturing standards
Operations and procedural knowledge
Leadership and management
Certification
Production Planning | Manufacturing Process | Quality Control | Project Management & Costing | Root Cause Analysis | Cost Reduction & Avoidance | Team Building & Training | Regulatory Compliance | Controls & Instrumentation | Health & Safety Protocols | Schedule & Budget Estimations | Lean & Agile Operations | Engineering Strategy | Supply Chain Management | ISO Standards | Process and Product Development | 5S & Continuous Improvement, Energy Manager in Training –Association of Energy Engineers
Affiliations
Chartered Management Institute (Member
Association of Project Management, UK (Student Member)
Interests
Travel
Baking
Swimming
Timeline
Manufacturing and Operations Coordinator
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
05.2018 - Current
MSc Enginering Business Management - Engineering Business Management
Coventry University, Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2018
Production Engineer
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2016
Continuous Improvement Intern
Nairobi Bottlers Ltd
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronic Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
05.2009 - 06.2014