Joshua Mwema

• Developing and executing production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing machine and labor utilization. • Planning production operations, establishing priorities, and sequencing manufacturing steps to ensure timely order fulfillment. • Coordinating with sales, procurement, and logistics departments to align production plans with inventory levels and delivery commitments. • Implementing a Just-In-Time (JIT) / Lean scheduling system, reducing raw material inventory cost. • Fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement through regular training and team meetings. • Spearheading lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to 98%. • Identifying and eliminating production bottlenecks, increasing line throughput. • Analyzing production data and KPIs to drive decision-making and implement process enhancements. • Ensuring all production outputs consistently meet established quality standards and specifications. • Collaborating with the quality assurance team to investigate root causes of defects and implement corrective actions. • Reducing product defect rate from 3% to 0.5% within 3 months by enhancing in-process inspection protocols. • Maintaining compliance with all industry regulations like ISO 9001, GMP, OSHA. • Managing the production department budget, consistently operating under budget through strategic cost-control measures. • Implementing a Kanban system that reduces inventory holding costs while maintaining 99% material availability. • Coordinating with the supply chain, operations, and procurement teams to ensure a seamless flow of materials. • Cultivating a "safety-first" culture, resulting in a reduction in recordable incidents over two years. • Ensuring full compliance with all OSHA and company safety regulations, conducting regular audits and safety trainings. • Developing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all critical production tasks.

• Daily production planning, oversight the operations and creating effective shift schedules. • Maintaining Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) above 85%. • Ensure adherence to FIFO principles for raw materials including reels, coils, core pipes, and glue chemicals. • Releasing finished goods in accordance with sale orders and ensuring filling production forms and slips based on daily output. • Identifying production bottlenecks and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency. • Adhering to sales production orders and overseeing and handling the products costing processes. • Supervising over 450 employees, and ensuring full compliance with company policies. • Managing company projects like installation of Point Makina automation conveyor lines and diverters. • Managing manpower allocation to meet machine and production line requirements. • Maintaining accurate records for daily attendance, short leave, and annual leave. • Conducting employees’ performance reviews and preparing annual leave plans. • Resolving interpersonal disputes and developing a positive work environment. • Conducting technical and safety training for employees to ensure knowledge of production processes and health standards. • Inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. • Conducting regular safety inspections and implementing corrective measures to ensure OSHA compliance. • Reporting any incident that happens on floor immediately. • Ensuring consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) by all employees. • Maintaining plant property and machinery in accordance with government regulations. • Maintaining strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all machines. • Collaborating with the quality control department to uphold high production standards. • Developing and maintaining packaging materials inventory to monitor usage, balances, and damages.

• Ensured effective production by preparing production schedules • Supervised production personnel comply with all company’s policies. • Maintained company SOPs • Kept employees attendance records • Manpower planning • Ensured production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved. • Ensured machines are in good working conditions through preventive and autonomous maintenance. • Supported and managed Safety, Health and Environmental protection (SHE) for better production process. • Maintained overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) above 85% • Evaluated production processes and reporting to human resource manager • Solving disputes among employees • Organized and monitored manufacturing workflow • Prioritized all production processes as well as implementing production plans outlined. • Maintained teamwork relationship with the employees for smooth run of the production process • Ensured health and safety measures have been adhered to • Shift planning and prepared vocational schedules without affecting the production processes/plans. • Coached employees and offered challenging assignments to develop leadership among team members. • On boarded, trained, developed and managed new staff members to bring teams up to speed on processes. • Promoted fruitful workflow by overseeing processes, setting objectives and maintaining equipment.

• Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct the issues. • Implemented preventive and autonomous maintenance measures to minimize machine breakdown thus reducing machine downtimes. • Identified mechanical problems and determined solutions. • Repairing ink pumps • Inspecting and testing of machines for smooth run. • Optimized equipment performance • Leveraged real-time monitoring and diagnostics to optimize maintenance activities and reduce unnecessary maintenance tasks. • Used equipment performance trends to optimize maintenance intervals and drive timely inspections and servicing. • Coordinated and submitted reports on repair, maintenance and project requirements to top management to make sound decisions. • Monitored workspace cleanliness and worker activities to maintain optimal safety. • Conducted root cause analysis investigations and implemented preventive measures to decrease recurring issues and improve equipment lifespan. • Delivered technical assistance to operations during project implementation phase. • Used equipment knowledge and technology to suggest measures for repair work.

• Servicing of county vehicles i.e. checking the brake fluid leakages, changing of brake pads, checking the injector pumps • Servicing of caterpillars i.e. changing cutter blades, cleaning the air filters, cleaning fuel filters. • Filling of requisition forms • Checking the cars oil before departure, the tyre pressure, power steering wheel fluid, the alignment of the vehicles, checking coolant fluid levels, changing worn out tires, regular changing of transmission fluid, checking radiator fluid levels, tire thread inspection especial for bulldozers and caterpillars, etc. • Carried out basic work instructions to understand company fundamentals. • Liaised with engineers to assist with design details. • Performed variety of tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff. • Gathered and assembled data for engineers by researching assigned field. • Worked closely with and assisted engineers to conduct various engineering assignments. • Collaborated with engineers in other disciplines to promote smooth flow of information and alignment with project requirements.

• Predictive, autonomous, preventive and breakdown maintenance • Servicing of bearings • General lubrication • Servicing of heat exchangers and hydraulic filters • Checking boiler temperatures through use of thermocouples • Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems • Maintenance of drawing machines • (Deep-down drawing machines) • Servicing centrifugal pumps in cooling tower • Inspection, issuing and recording of maintenance tools and spares. • Liaised with engineers to conduct design analysis, calculations and assist with design details. • Carried out basic work instructions to understand company fundamentals. • Worked closely with and assisted engineers to conduct various engineering assignments. • Assisted engineers with design and documentation to assemble machine parts. • Collaborated with engineers in other disciplines to promote smooth flow of information and production.