Product Handling Supervisor at Base Titanium Ltd (2017-03 – Present)
- Overseeing product sampling and evaluating lab analysis results in accordance to product data sheet specification.
- Advising production team on the quality and tonnage requirements in relation to customer's Loading order restrictions.
- Participating actively in customer complaint investigation using retention samples and documentation.
- Scheming a recovery process for off-spec products in consultation with superintendent in order to maximize plant output levels.
- Ensuring effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily operational goals to shipping storage facility.
- Supervising weighbridge & product bin scales calibration and verification.
- Running weighbridge system reports to track data accuracy.
- Performing Stock take and plant product output reconciliation and report to manager.
- Allocating work to team & track performance.
- Maintaining high safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
Metallurgical Operator at Base Titanium Ltd (2013-06 – 2017-02)
- Conducting plant quality and flow rate surveys on the feed, product and reject samples in order to determine the mass balance of individual separation machines and overall process plant account for total mineral recovery.
- Assisted Senior Metallurgists to conduct weekly checks on the calibration of equipment and process instruments for variance and error control to stabilize plant automation for higher output.
- Contributed towards identification of adjustments and changes in settings in Wet Concentrator Plant, dry Mineral Separation Plant and the Pilot Plant
- Ensured production throughput and qualities as per production plan is achieved at the pilot plant.
- Maintained a safe and efficient system of operation for the pilot plant.
- Assisted with the preparation of samples for analysis in line with specified policies and procedures.
- Performed routine magnetic, conductivity separations, particle size distribution and density checks in the lab for test work data.
Blender at TOTALENERGIES LOBP (2012-03 – 2013-05)
- Transferred base oil, additives and bulk products to storage and blending kettles according to the line clearance SOP.
- Assisted Production Supervisor carry out kettle batch additive blending calculations.
- Conducted kettle batch blending that met specifications, production schedule and customer needs.
- Performed tank ullage dips and temperature measurements for stock take and base oil reconciliation.
- Performed in-process visual inspections of intermediate bulk base and additives for formula, viscosity and quality checks.
- Carried out ISO tank off-loading & line flushing.
- Participated in PM's & quality circle meeting.
- Promoted good housekeeping and a safe production environment.
Production Technician at Mombasa Cement Ltd (2010-08 – 2011-06)
- Monitored the flow of material under standard set points in the Stacker, Reclaimer, Raw mill, Coal mill, pre-heater and the Kiln from the Central Control Room and in the Field.
- Ensured the required materials are available for production and that the factory is safe for all workers.
- Regularly educated production attendants on plant operation.
- Coordinated with production department to sort out problems arising and hampering production.
- Allocated work to staff and monitoring their progress.
Process Quality Control Inspector at Regal Pharmaceuticals (2009-04 – 2010-05)
- Approved bulk manufacturing, storage and packaging activities and processes.
- Performing process validation in manufacturing line to ensure the end product gears to zero variation.
- Inspection, sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediate bulk and finished Products.
- Liaised with KEBS in calibration of production and laboratory equipment so as to comply with required product specifications and standards.
- Conducted GMP training to machine operators to acquire specific skills to work effectively and efficiently in Production line.
- Ensured correct documentation in the BMR before release for sale.
- Rejected all the incoming raw material, intermediate and finished products that fail to meet quality expectations and report the issue to the concerned department.
- Recommended improvement measures to the production process to ensure Quality control Standards are met.
- Ensured that the assembly and production line adheres to standards and procedures that comply with pharmaceutical regal requirements.
- Determined the causes of product defects and reworks.
