Raymond Kanyi
Nairobi
Summary
An analytical industrial engineering proffessional with strong academic understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to consult with clients to obtain critical to quantity product requirements. Experienced Inspector skilled at performing sub-assembly and final assembly inspections for quality and compliance with drawings and manufacturing plans. Review dimensions and locations of completed jobs with detail-oriented mindset. Verify part and assembly compliance with product specifications and customer requirements. I am a highly organized individual with a strong background in quality control and production. Proven ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product defects, as well as to ensure product safety and quality. Experienced in using a variety of inspection tools and equipment to detect even the most minor flaws. Dedicated to providing consistent and accurate results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Structural Engineer And Quality Control Officer
Kenya Coach Industries
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Providing production continuity through ensuring optimal usage of correct quality of materials.
- Making drawings for bus and truck units and ensuring that they conform to government legislations and company policies.
- Implementation of process improvement techniques such as six sigma, 5s, kaizen to achieve lean production and minimize wastage.
- Improvement of material accessibility in the production flow and providing the best workshop layout to achieve highest efficiency.
- Promoting satisfactory relations with business stakeholders and customers.
- Identification of risk factors and developing ways to mitigate them.
- Inspection of work in progress units and final inspection of the units.
- Identified production problems, recommending corrective actions to supervisors to prevent further wasted materials.
Shift Supervisor
Kuku Foods Kenya Limited
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Built and maintained positive relationships with supervisors, co-workers and guests.
- Completed opening and closing duties utilizing appropriate checklists.
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance.
- Managed operations during shift, with total awareness of activities of employees and customers.
- Motivated team to deliver quality service while promoting energetic and collaborative environment.
- Accessed financial information and completed weekly sales and labor reports to inform management.
- Supervised department employees and monitored equipment to support functionality.
- Assessed customer needs and issued complementary services to drive customer loyalty.
- Prepared shift reports, keeping management informed of daily operations.
- Checked inventory daily to verify adequate supply levels for each shift.
- Handled escalated complaints with swift acknowledgement, expert conflict-resolution and creative problem-solving.
- Guided staff in absence of direct supervisors.
Team Member
Kuku Foods Kenya Limited
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Showcased versatility and commitment to team success by taking on additional responsibilities.
- Restocked supplies at work stations to help team members meet demands.
- Tracked stock levels and notified supervisors of shortages or discrepancies, contributing to effective inventory control.
- Offered flexible working hours to support fluctuations in operational demand.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to promote pleasant environment for customers and team members.
- Prioritized and completed assigned tasks under minimal supervision and to desired standard.
- Cleaned aisles, removed trash and baled cardboard to assist with housekeeping requirements.
- Collaborated with other team members to drive efficient operations.
- Trained new team members on company procedures and protocols to foster smooth onboarding process and facilitate integration.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability by consistently meeting or exceeding attendance and punctuality expectations.
Internship Student
Numerical Machining Complex Limited
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Understood and learned different types of technology used on projects.
- Paid close attention to real-world scenarios and work of qualified professionals to develop deep and meaningful understanding of manufacturing operations.
- Health and safety in Industrial establishment.
- Programming and operations of turning and milling centers.
- Programming and operation of gear shapers and hobbers.
- Engineering fabrication and general fabrication.
- General engineering practices.
- Drafting using computer aided design software.
- Foundry operations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi12.2019
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - undefined
Technical University of Munich
11.2019
Certificate - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
Technicians For Africa
03.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - undefined
Lukenya Boys High School
Athi river11.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary School - undefined
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
Nairobi11.2008
Skills
QUALITY CONTROL ANALYSIS
LANGUAGES
English - Advanced
Kiswahili - Advanced
Interests
- Health and Fitness
- Hiking and travelling
References
- Eng. Juma Kim, Coordinator at Advanced Mechanical Workshop, Center for Engineering, Innovation and Production, The Technical University of Kenya, +254713660902, P.O.Box 52428-00200, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- Robert Okello, Process Operator, Numerical Machining Complex, 0720243901, P.O.Box 70660-00400, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- Victor Kangara, Structural Engineer, Kenya Coach Industries, 0724060147