Oscar Kipkemboi Taboi
Eldoret
Summary
Resourceful dairy farm assistant with extensive expertise in monitoring milk yields and operating milking equipment to achieve optimal production standards. Proficient in maintaining a clean and safe milking environment while effectively managing treated animals and ensuring strict adherence to withdrawal periods, thereby safeguarding milk quality and safety. Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team to enhance operational efficiency and support overall farm productivity. Committed to upholding best practices in animal care and dairy management, contributing to sustainable farming operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Supervisor
GICHEHA DAIRY FARM LTD.
- Current
- Milk Quality Control & Hygiene Ensure proper hygiene during milking and handling of milk Conduct daily milk testing, including antibiotics testing where necessary Ensure milk collected meets processor quality standards (e.g. no antibiotics, acceptable density, cleanliness Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the milking parlour, equipment, and storage area.
- Handling of Treated Cows Maintain an updated list and tagging system of all sick and treated cows. Ensure milk from treated cows is segregated and not mixed with saleable milk. Conduct or supervise post withdrawal antibiotic tests before releasing milk Enforce compliance with veterinary instructions and withdrawal periods.
- Supervision of milking Team Allocate daily duties and supervise milkers to ensure proper milking procedures. Train milkers on hygiene, milking routines, and quality protocols. Ensure timely start and completion of all milking sessions.
- Record Keeping. Maintain accurate records of: Daily milk yields Antibiotics testing results Treated cow and withdrawal periods Milk rejects and reasons Hygiene and maintenance logs.
- Communication & Reporting Communicate with the veterinarian on health/treatment updates. Report quality issues immediately to the Farm Manager. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Compliance and audit Preparedness Ensure all dairy operations align with company SOP's and processor standards.
- Key Deliverables/KPIs Zero incidents of milk rejection/ contamination per year. 100% compliance with hygiene standards at the dairy section Accuracy in daily milk testing and post withdrawal antibiotic tests. 100% compliance with segregation of cows on treatment to reduce risk of milk from cows on treatment mixing with bulk milk. 95-100% Adherence by the milking team to SOPs. Proper record keeping of daily milk yields, test records and daily reports.
Milker
AL-SAFI DANONE DAIRY FARM
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Preparing cows for milking -Well cleaning of the udder and tits -Attaching clusters to tits (Cluster attachment of automatic cup removal operation) -Checking of vacuum level -Fault reporting in the parlor -Milk meter operation (recording of low production cows) -Total hygiene of parlor at its highest level -Maintaining foot bath as per the farm policy -Moving of cows from one yard to another, or to the crush for treatment -Clinical treatment of mastitis, cut tits or tail and spraying of disinfectant to any part of the cow -Keen observation and reporting any animal health problems -Check and change raw tanker for milk delivery to dairy (making sure that the tank is full) -writing shift report when head milker is on day off, also acting on his behalf when he is on leave (holiday)
Milking Parlour Mechanic Technician
AL-SAFI DANONE DAIRY FARM
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Checking operation of Lobe (LVP-10, 3000 and 4500) also 76 types, remove waste oil and grease on daily routine for all 6 milking units Cleaning/maintaining hygiene in machine rooms and milk reception rooms Documenting the water heater(s) thermometer temperature and check for leaks and correct operation. Milk reception room-document milk out and water in temperatures from the plate cooler thermometers and check operation. Milk parlor(s)- Ask head/milkers to report any milking problems or concerns-check the entire milking operation e.g. milk meters, ACR ram cylinders, mpc. read relays, all exit gates at cylinders, chains, pressure gouges and regulators. Document the vacuum level of all parlor sides if +/- 1kpa of operating vacuum level then adjust. Check operation of slurry pumps Check vet box vacuum vp-76 system operation, remove waste oil and fill in fresh oil. Fault repairing. Complete daily check sheet for each Unit visited, to be returned to parlor maintenance inside Foreman to be used as a reference for repair and non-essential spare part collection Grease crowd gate and slurry pump grease nipples Apply used oil to exit gate chains, rails, and (none-roller) posts. Fill exit crowd gate oilers with transmission oil. Check operation.
- Servicing Changing of long pulse tubes for ACR Periodically open/strip and clean all duovac and EP 1008 pulsators and control valve also changing diaphragm kits. Changing of milk line hose pipes. Replacing rubber parts of flow master milk meters Cooler plates gasket changing Vacuum recovery test using AFM and Alfatronic test to make sure that the system complies with the operating system. Weight calibration of milk meter Clean and replace faulty VRM and VRS (VRR) and using AFM 3000 to check that the vacuum is +/- 1kpa of correct operating levels Change the bearings and gaskets seal kits for lobe vacuum pumps (LVP) Change old and worn-out pipes in the parlor
Security Officer
FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB
11.2011 - 01.2018
- Manning entrance gate welcoming guest to the hotel and guiding them Escort duties Guarding all properties of the hotel Ensure the overall safety and security of the hotel guests, Colleagues and hotel premises Secure prevention and deterrence of crime.
- Report and investigate occurrences of accidents, complaints, criminal activity, and crisis situations Ensure that any violations to law or hotel policy is investigated and reported Ensure the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises by signing in and out Enforce policies and procedures out lined in the security department as per Fairmont standards. Escorting guest to the destination, help the guest in all aspects and collect breakfast cards nightime hand over to the night manager.
- Conduct departmental key control audits and maintain key control records Ensures Colleagues transport trips records and control is done correctly. Ensures club vehicles are authorized out and proper time, mileage is to be recorded on the work ticket. Responsible to switch off unnecessary lights to save cost.
- Ensure guest departure have cleared all their bills presenting a stamped KWAHERI gate pass. perimeter patrolling departmental trainer repair and maintain security tools i.e. Motorola radios cctv maintenance etc. creating security log sheet documents assisting on in charge shift leader secretary (writing department monthly meetings minutes)
Computer Repair/Maintenance and Computer Studies Teacher
KURGUNG BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2009 - 08.2011
- In charge of the computer Laboratory in school Repairing all the school computers Installing programs Recording / preparing school report form Dusting of computers, to ensure that they are dust free Teaching student computer studies subject form one and two ordering for new and all the required accessories for computers Aiding stuff on how to use the computers Designing the arrangement of computers in the computer laboratory
Constituency Organiser
KENYA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
02.1997 - 12.1998
- Identifying, training and deployment of poll watchers and count certifiers Keeping a weekly log of all poll watchers and count certifiers Maintaining a weekly report / records of electoral activities Informing the national office any developments in the constituency
Salesman
JUBILEE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1994 - 10.1994
- Educating clients of various insurance products and their benefits Looking for new clients to buy life insurance products Filling of contracts forms Visiting clients to find new clients through the existing ones Guiding the clients on how to make payments (premiums) Being the middle man process their documents during payments Marketing of new products Researching for new territories
Education
Accounts clerk -
Nairobi Tech. Institute
Nairobi01.1996
High School - undefined
Kesses Secondary High School
01.1990
Elementary/Primary - undefined
Terie Primary School
01.1986
Skills
- Computer Service/Maintenance
- Computer Operator /Application
- Computer Repair
- Driver
- Carpentry
- Painting
- General maintenance of Equipment
- Animal Health Monitoring
- Team Supervision
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- Fire Marshal Training Course Nov 2016
- First Aid Course Jun 2016
- Occupational Health $ Safety Course May 2016
- Grooming Skills Apr 2015
- Basic First Aid Course Apr 2014
- Train The Trainer Sep 2012
- Computer Service/Maintenance 2009
- Computer Operator /Application (Certificate) 2007
- Basic sales skill 1994 (Vocational)
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Hobbies
Athletics, Tennis, Reading novels, Computers, Looking after animals/understanding their nature, Cycling, Volunteering at animal shelters
Qualities
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Hygiene Consciousness
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Record Keeping
- Observational Skills
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Physical Stamina
- Patience
- Integrity
Timeline
Security Officer
FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB
11.2011 - 01.2018
Computer Repair/Maintenance and Computer Studies Teacher
KURGUNG BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2009 - 08.2011
Milker
AL-SAFI DANONE DAIRY FARM
01.2000 - 05.2006
Milking Parlour Mechanic Technician
AL-SAFI DANONE DAIRY FARM
01.2000 - 05.2006
Constituency Organiser
KENYA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
02.1997 - 12.1998
Salesman
JUBILEE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.1994 - 10.1994
Dairy Supervisor
GICHEHA DAIRY FARM LTD.
- Current
High School - undefined
Kesses Secondary High School
Elementary/Primary - undefined
Terie Primary School
Accounts clerk -
Nairobi Tech. Institute