TIMOTHY MUCHIRI

• Managed a team of 500 employees focused on producing cookstoves, ensuring timely delivery of products.
• Managed the production schedules effectively to meet the shipment schedule.
• Carried out all Production transactions on the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) system.
• Trained and supervised production staff fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Led the supervisory team on the implementation of a ramp up plan to produce 10,000 cookstoves per day from 3,000 cookstoves.
• Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing workflows and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Improved product quality by consistent training and closely monitoring production processes and addressing any deviations promptly.
• Developed standard operating procedures for production processes, ensuring consistent output quality across different shifts.
• Streamlined inventory management, resulting in reduced waste by implementation of Kanban pull system.
• Monitored and prepared reports for daily and monthly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
• Coordinated with research and development teams to support the implementation of new product lines and upgrades to existing products in a timely manner.
• Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operations throughout the entire production cycle.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
• Escalated concerns to management and helped develop and implement effective solutions.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Led safety initiatives within the production area, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness among employees.
• Coordinated production work between shifts by completing checklists, documenting updates and sharing reports.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.

Expatriate to Burn Nigeria

• Led the team launching cookstove production during the expansion to Nigeria.
• Successfully trained the Production Manager on all production activities pertaining to cookstove manufacturing and to maintaining the company culture.
• Successfully trained a team of 48 new staff members on cookstove production processes.
• Continue to offer support to the Burn Nigerian team remotely.

Expatriate to Burn Tanzania

• Successfully trained the Production team lead on all production activities pertaining to cookstove manufacturing and to maintaining the company culture.
• Continue to offer support to the Burn Tanzania team remotely.

• Coordinate a team of 100 staff in the production department to achieve the company’s objectives.
• Tracked order confirmations on the ERP system for all new trailers and repair trailers, and with the assistance of the store clerk to ensure all steel material is available for production.
• Coordinated with the production manager in planning and scheduling of production tasks to achieve daily targets and delivery schedules of new trailers and repair trailers.
• Communicated to the production team the daily schedules and targets to be achieved as per the company’s SOP’s.
• Ensured all running trailers in production have an approved drawing
• Coordinated with workshop foreman to monitor and manage production schedules for timely delivery
• Checked stage verification for all trailers in production and updated the production status on the ERP system on a daily basis
• Checked the quality standards at every stage of production for all new trailers and repair trailers
• Prepared job cards with the scope of work for all repair trailers and ensure all works are approved before repairs begin
• Provided administrative assistance to the production manager when needed and carry out any other tasks as instructed by the production manager and the general manager
• Maintain a maintenance schedule of the compressors and generators and ensure they are serviced on due dates
• Ensure daily production & health and safety meetings are minuted and all health and safety protocols are observed in the production floor
• Ensure high level of discipline is maintained and upheld in the production floor
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained at all times in the production area

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed corrective maintenance in a timely manner.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on tea processing machinery as per maintenance schedule.
• Carried out continuous improvement projects on tea drying and sieving process .
• Operated lathe machines in sharpening of CTC rollers.

• Contributed to successful project completion by assisting with on-site inspections, testing, and quality control measures.
• Setting weekly objectives and communicating them to the production team.
• Organized workflow in the production floor by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Developed technical drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor software for production according to client requirement/specification.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to workshop staff for production.
• Conducted quality checks on production output according to the set specifications.
• Ensured production flows with minimum bottlenecks by ensuring all production material and parts are in stock and above the minimum required level.
• Monitored inventory levels and request purchase orders to be raised for consumable items.
• Received raw material into the warehouse to ensure they correspond to the paperwork received and material specifications.
• Managed store inventory on excel sheet by managing job cards and reconciling material after each project.
• Managed material issued to be within the allocated budget for each project.
• Trained new workshop staff on the correct use of workshop machines and tools.

• Carried corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Led a continuous improvement exercise on bottle cleaning and feeding station.
• Designed parts modification and oversaw implementation of the same for bottle cleaning and feeding station.
• Ensured housekeeping on the workshop floor and equipment used by the maintenance team.

• Prepared work schedules for all tasks to be carried out.
• Coordinate a group of eight (8) engineers in carrying out the scheduled tasks.
• Conduct walk-through audits/surveys for potential clients and prepare reports based on my observation.
• Planned and ensured availability of material for the scheduled task.
• Used project monitoring tools to track projects progress and do weekly reports and presentation.
• Provided after sale services and consultation to customers.
• Maintained an updated record of all the completed, ongoing and pending projects.
• Work hand-in-hand with the project manager in offering consultancy and project management services.

• Installation of Solar water heating and solar lighting equipment.
• Conduct walk-through audits/surveys for potential clients and write reports based on my observation.
• Gained hands-on experience in project management by using project management tools to track project progress.