Jackson Salee

High-impact Maintenance & Production Manager with 15+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations. Expert at overseeing daily production operations, driving equipment reliability, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading maintenance & production teams. Proven record in technical expertise, Lean manufacturing (SMED, RCA, DMAIC), TPM, 5S, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.

Known for improving OEE, reducing downtime, strengthening machine reliability, and delivering consistent on-time production. Strong leadership, analytical, and engineering skills for fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Head of Engineering and Projects at Potech Group Ltd (2025-07 – Present)

• Oversee daily production operations and maintenance to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality output.
• Lead maintenance & production teams, improving equipment reliability and production performance.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and optimize machine performance.
• Apply Lean tools (SMED, RCA, DMAIC) to remove bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Drive TPM, autonomous maintenance, and 5S to stabilize production and maintain equipment uptime >95%.
• Enforce safety and quality standards through continuous training and incident monitoring.

Head of Production at Skanem Africa Ltd (2023-01 – 2025-06)

• Managed daily production operations and maintenance coordination, achieving 99% on-time delivery.
• Improved OEE by 10% through KPI tracking and equipment reliability enhancements.
• Reduced material waste by 14% through process optimization and Lean manufacturing interventions.
• Strengthened multiskilling programs, achieving 80% team capability coverage.
• Led daily meetings focused on safety, quality, and productivity, reducing issue resolution time by 50%.
• Executed factory relocation in 45 days without disrupting production schedules.

Assistant Head of Production at Skanem Interlabels Nairobi Ltd (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Streamlined production operations and maintenance processes, reducing waste by 10% and improving throughput.
• Led Lean improvement initiatives (SMED, DMAIC, RCA), increasing OEE by 8%.
• Maintained 95%+ equipment uptime through TPM, 5S, and maintenance coordination.
• Strengthened productivity through operator training and multiskilling initiatives.

Engineering Manager & Project Management at Skanem Interlabels Nairobi Ltd (2013-01 – 2021-12)

• Directed engineering, maintenance, and production support teams ensuring operational continuity.
• Increased throughput by 15% through capacity analysis and strategic equipment acquisition.
• Executed preventive maintenance systems, raising MTBF from 49.6h to 124h and reducing MTTR from 2.4h to 0.75h.
• Delivered VSD, LED, and inverter projects that reduced factory energy costs.
• Oversaw machine installation, commissioning, and factory relocation with zero downtime.
• Led 5S, TPM, and Continuous Improvement programs improving equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Head of Engineering Department & Field Service Technician at Interlabels Africa Ltd / The Rodwell Press Ltd (2007-07 – 2012-12)

• Led engineering and maintenance activities ensuring safe, reliable manufacturing operations.
• Improved machine uptime and reduced unplanned downtime by 20% through targeted maintenance.
• Performed troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and PLC-based systems.
• Managed spare parts planning and procurement to ensure operational availability.

Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power & Electronics option) – Railways Training Institute (2015 – 2016)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option) – Machakos Technical Training Institute (2002 – 2005)