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Muchui Kenneth
production/operations officer
Meru
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing dairy operations and mentoring a vast range
of operational departments. Ability to lead teams and coordinate innovations, as well as recognized to troubleshoot operational problems through detailed analysis and intelligent solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FACTORY/SALES MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
07.2023 - 08.2024
- PRODUCTION PLANNING
-Demand forecasting
-Capacity planning
-Material planning
-Resource planning
-Scheduling/ product sequencing - CORDINATING MONTHLY FACTORY REVIEW MEETING.
- PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTION
- REPORTS
- CHECKING AND VERIFICATION OF FACTORY REPORTS.
-Raw milk dispatch record
-Raw milk quality monitoring record
-Production samples monitoring
-Silo monitoring
-Incubated samples
-Production OB
-Material Wastages
-Critical control points - CHECKING AND APPROVING FACTORY PURCHASE REQUISITIONS
- PRODUCTION COST ANALYSIS
- RECONCILLIATION OF MATERIAL UTILISATION
- NON CONFORMANCE REPORTING
- ORDER SOURCING.
- ROUTE PLANNING.
- MANAGEMENT OF KEY CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS.
- CORDINATING MONTHLY SALES REVIEW MEETING.
- SUPERVISION OF THE SALES TEAM.
- PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF SALES REPORT.
- PERFORMING SALES PEOPLE REVIEW.
- ONBOARDING NEW CUSTOMERS.
- PRICE REVIEWS
FINANCE MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervised preparation of reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for management and Directors.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Developed production reports for senior management, providing insight into key performance metrics.
- Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in reducing production costs by streamlining processes and eliminating waste.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for ongoing production demands.
- Researched and tested new materials for production.
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in the development of quality control procedures
- Assessed quality of finished products with careful inspections.
- Grading raw milk from farmgate.
- Maintained quality control records for compliance and analysis purposes.
- Helped with customer complaint investigations.
- Monitoring product quality during production process.
- Analysing laboratory incubated samples.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
MERU WOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Production planning.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Raw material management.
- Ensuring compliance with concrete poles production standards.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
CASHIER
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Operations Management
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
Chuka, Kenya 09.2012 - 11.2016
KCSE
MIATHENE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Meru, Kenya 02.2008 - 11.2011
KCPE
RWANYAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meru, Kenya 01.1996 - 12.2007
Skills
Financial Management
undefinedCertification
Occupational Safety and Health
Interests
Documentaries
Timeline
FACTORY/SALES MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
07.2023 - 08.2024
FINANCE MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
07.2020 - 07.2023
PRODUCTION MANAGER
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
02.2020 - 06.2020
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
MERU HIGHLANDS DAIRY LTD
08.2019 - 01.2020
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
MERU WOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
06.2017 - 08.2019
CASHIER
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
11.2016 - 06.2017
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Operations Management
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 11.2016
KCSE
MIATHENE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
02.2008 - 11.2011
KCPE
RWANYAKI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1996 - 12.2007
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