Paul Wanjihia Kihuria
Logistics Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Professional in transport management, bringing valuable experience in overseeing logistics and ensuring timely deliveries. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable, with key skills in route planning and fleet management, ensuring smooth and efficient transport operations.
Confident, dependable, versatile management professional with extensive and diverse experience gained in management and executive roles in International Petroleum Industries, areas of particular expertise include; multi-site and operational management, budgetary control and financial management, personnel management, training and customer service. Articulate problem solver with superior analytical and communication skills. Organized, meticulous and methodical, particularly adept in problem identification and resolution. A strong leader with commitment to raising standards, ensuring achievement through communication, training, Enforcing and ensuring use of HSE on site, support and investment in individuals and the wider working environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transport Supervisor
Kenya Medical Supply Authority
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Making sure daily check on the vehicles are done and documented.
- Vehicle refueling.
- Drivers allocation and planned route detailing.
- Reduced transport costs by negotiating favorable contracts with fuel suppliers and maintenance providers.
- Doing preventive maintenance schedule and making sure all company assets are serviceable and looked after in a proper manner.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Reduced vehicle downtime through proactive planning of maintenance schedules and efficient utilization of resources.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
Site Supervisor
Hashi Energy DRC
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Ensuring safety procedures and good working conditions are adhered to at all time, on the job training, monitoring of staff performance and reviews in line with the companies' policies.
- A follow up of daily lab results and blending of fuel to specs for different usage according to the ASTM International standards.
- Maintenance and care of the tactical fuel handling equipment (TFHE) on the bulk fuel installation. Facility checklist and spot checks filling to monitor the good use of equipment's and serviceability.
- Work closely with line managers to ensure the communication and consistent application of employment conditions, company policy and procedures across all Departments in Hashi Energy are adhered to.
- Aircraft refuel and defueling and making sure all necessary quality checks are done.
- Doing preventive maintenance schedule and making sure all company assets are serviceable and looked after in a proper manner.
- Routine Vehicle Inspections and maintenance on the fuels fleet.
Fuel Manager
Supreme Fuels FZE
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Stepped into the operations manager position when he was on leave and was responsible for the whole operations with 39 million liters of aviation fuel and 4.5million liters of diesel. The site has responsibilities such as making sure Camp Bastion and Leatherneck are at maximum capacity to support their daily operations.
- Overall Responsibility for 80+ Operators and 7 Fuel Coordinators including such things as making sure that correct PPE is worn, Daily facility checks; everyone works within the SOP, HSE and Guidelines.
- As the company strives to uphold its status as a JIG 10 complaint and ISO 9000, ISO 9001:2008. I worked close with the HSE and QA management in making this dream a reality by creating a more conducive environment for the health and safety of the operators and the best functionality of the equipment on site.
- Stock monitoring of fuel, additives, manpower and relaying the information to the relevant BU's and departments to make sure operations do not cease or are in any way affecting the production of our end product to the clientele.
- Dealing with customers, Civil and military personnel on a daily basis via email or face to face.
- Liaising with the General Manager on cost cutting purchases of items, overall activities on operations and fostering new ideas for the improvement of work output in line with the provided budget.
Education
DIPLOMA -
Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology
01.2007 - 08.2008
Skills
Vehicle maintenance
Scheduling coordination
Transportation regulations
Logistics optimization
Driver supervision
Health and safety compliance
Hazardous materials handling
Continuous improvement
Written communication
Equipment operation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/23/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
Recommendations
- Miss Salome Ogola, Transport Manager, salome.ogola@kemsa.co.ke, +254 0721389902, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
- Mr. Dennis Ajega, Field Sales Executive, dennis.ajega@cmcmotors.com, +254 0714289834, CMC Motors Group Limited
- Mr. Stephen Matu, Terminal Manager, stephen.matu@hashienergy.com, +243 978044766, Hashi Energy - DRC
Training
- Risk Assessment Training, Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2013
- Level 2 Team Leading Course, Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2012
- Train the Trainer Course, Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2012
- British Safety Counsel, Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2012
- ISO 9000:2000 Foundation Training Course, DSO- Dubai, 2011
- Tactical Fuel Handling Equipment (TFHE), Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2010
- Forklift Operation and Safety Training, Camp Bastion - Afghanistan, 2010
- Basic CONDO Training (Contractors on Deployed Training Operations), KAF - Afghanistan, 2009
- Introduction to Fuels, KAF - Afghanistan, 2009
- Introduction to Computers, Nairobi Calvary Temple - Kenya, 2006
Timeline
Transport Supervisor
Kenya Medical Supply Authority
08.2020 - 03.2023
Site Supervisor
Hashi Energy DRC
01.2018 - 04.2019
Fuel Manager
Supreme Fuels FZE
01.2009 - 09.2014
DIPLOMA -
Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology
01.2007 - 08.2008
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