Education
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2009 - 2013
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry with Management.
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry with Management.
Experience
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2019 - 2020
Space and Style Limited
Acting Head of Factory Operations
∙ Participated in the development of the company’s business strategies and policies, with other
members of the executive team.
∙ Developed and implemented operational plans in accordance with business strategy.
∙ Effectively led the teams through effective employee engagement and alignment with overall
strategy.
∙ Drove process efficiency, implementation of standards, customer centricity and innovation.
∙ Enforced compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the Factory.
∙ Effectively utilized financial data to drive cost reduction initiatives and improved profitability
through factory efficiency.
∙ Participated in budget making and MRP, prepared and issued optimized production plans in line
with sales forecasts.
∙ Drove Risk Management programs and coordinated the implementation of mission critical
interventions.
∙ Specified and ensured input material requirements are consistently met and participated in supplier
evaluation and qualifications.
∙ Reported to top management on operational performance and recommended improvements.
∙ Directed quality objectives to maximize profitability.
∙ Effectively led the team in the implementation of ISO standards (QMS, EMS, OSH, etc.,) obtained
and sustained various certifications.
∙ Represented the organization in policy advocacy platforms e.g., in KAM, KEBS TCs. -
2018 - 2023
Space and Style Limited
Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager
∙ Heading the Quality Assurance Department and leading the QA team in eensuring Quality as a
pillar and tool for growth supports the company operations by ensuring establishment and
implementation of the Quality Management System across the organization in line with ISO
9001:2015 standard, good manufacturing practices, product quality standards & certifications, safety, and other set compliance requirements.
∙ Accountable for management of customer complaints with a vision to set systems and controls to
identify and effectively eliminate nonconformities (defects/inefficiencies) through effective root
cause analysis and corrective actions to drive customer confidence, business growth and
continuous improvement in quality and customer experience.
∙ Regular review and validation/verification of quality parameters and standards to align with the
product certification requirements and trends in the industry.
∙ Responsible for raw materials specification and testing, process quality controls/critical control
points, finished products testing and release, and driving the Company’s Health & Safety, lean
and process improvement programs such as Kaizen activities.
∙ Championing a culture of high performance and continuous improvement through effective
employee engagement, performance management, waste elimination through Kaizen and
directing quality objectives to maximize profitability.
∙ Representing the organization in various policy advocacy platforms such as Kenya
Association of Manufacturers (KAM) programs and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Technical Committee representation in standards development.
∙ Participation in the organization’s strategy and policies formulation and implementation, budget and cost control and ensuring the QA & Compliance department is fully aligned. -
2014 - 2018
Kaluworks Limited
Quality Assurance Engineer
∙ Auditing and continually improving the Quality Management System through establishment of
SOPs, re-validation of standards, overseeing stringent QC checks (on raw materials, process, and
FG inspection) to guarantee full product conformity to customer requirements and other
applicable compliance requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction.
∙ Working with Production and R&D team to ensure Continuous Business Improvement.
∙ Actively facilitating internal QMS & EMS audits, conducting ISO transition/upgradation trainings, Promoting Kaizen, teamwork, health safety & facilitating training and development of QC
technicians.
∙ Attending and presenting QC reports in daily meetings.
∙ Preparing and presenting monthly QC performance presentations in production-engineering and
management meetings. Attending and resolving Customer Complaints, conducting root cause
analysis & implementing corrective actions.
∙ Monitoring and controlling QA budget and other resources.
∙ Facilitating evaluation and re-evaluation of Suppliers and other external providers. -
2013 - 2014
Corrugated Sheets Limited.
Operations & Quality Control In-charge
∙ Ensured smooth plant operations, excellent quality regenerated
acid (RGA) production, identified equipment maintenance
needs and coordinated all maintenance activities (preventive, breakdown & predictive maintenance).
∙ Led the Acid Regeneration Plant (ARP) team in implementing
standards, health safety, and consistent record keeping & reporting
as well as conducted new staff inductions & intern training. -
2012 - 2012
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
Analytical Chemist (attachee)
∙ Gained direct skills on proper sampling methods, sample treatment and preservation, subsequent
analyses, preparation, and presentation of analytical data for informed management decisions.
∙ Performed routine analyses, preparation of stock solutions, machine calibrations and laboratory
housekeeping activities.
∙ Learned and applied data accuracy, computation, and interpersonal skills critical in my field.
∙ Teamed up with three senior Geochemists and successfully conducted comprehensive analysis on
Olkaria II Geothermal production wells and generated analytical data for carbon credit. -
2008 - 2009
ENKINDA MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL
Chemistry & Physics teacher
∙ Vastly interacted with young learners with rich divergent ideas, imparted them with scientific
knowledge and critical thinking skills, inspired a strong cheerful outlook towards new challenges
through self-confidence and hard work.
∙ Developed my written and spoken communication skills as well as timely completion of tasks.
Honors & awards
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2019
Manager of the year
Award of honor given by Space and Style Limited for Exemplary Performance and Leadership.
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2021
CEO's Award
CEO’s award for recognition of Excellence year 2021 – Space & Style Ltd