Peter.Njoroge
About me
Dynamic Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 12 years of extensive experience driving operational excellence across diverse industries, including Manufacturing, Energy, and Healthcare. Expertise in process optimization, quality management, and team coordination ensures enhanced productivity and compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that reduce costs and improve operational efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging skills in logistics management, supply chain coordination, and training to deliver impactful solutions that align with organizational goals. Ready to contribute to innovative engineering projects that drive business success and customer satisfaction.
Skills
Work Experience
Operations Coordinator/Acting Technical Manager
Hewatele Limited
September 9, 2024
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Present
Responsibilities: • Oversee and coordinate daily activities within the operations team to ensure smooth and efficient processes. • Ensure timely procurement of raw materials for oxygen production and manage distribution logistics to healthcare providers. • Implement and monitor quality assurance protocols to maintain compliance with health and safety standards. • Lead and manage operational teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. • Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules to optimize routes and improve service delivery. • Maintain accurate inventory records and implement control measures to minimize waste. • Prepare and present reports on operational performance metrics. • Serve as liaison between healthcare facilities, suppliers, and stakeholders. Achievements: • Led production team to achieve a 15% increase in efficiency through Lean Manufacturing principles. • Managed cross-functional projects that improved safety compliance by 20%, adhering to GMP standards. • Developed training programs that increased employee engagement and performance scores by 30%. • Optimized transportation logistics, reducing fuel consumption and delivery times, resulting in a 12% reduction in costs. • Developed a preventive maintenance plan, reducing equipment downtime by 15% and boosting production efficiency.
Manufacturing Workshop Manager
Fullcare (Kenya) Medical SEZ Limited
June 5, 2023
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August 31, 2024
Responsibilities: • Organize manpower, materials, and equipment to ensure on-time delivery and handle production abnormalities. • Manage cost accounting, improve personnel skills, reduce material costs, and enhance equipment efficiency. • Ensure material consistency through daily sales guidance and inspections. • Maintain 5S management standards in the workshop. • Guide staff operations per SOP standards and address quality issues. • Inspect new equipment, transfer idle equipment, and evaluate scrapped equipment. • Supervise workshop safety, conduct inspections, and implement corrective measures. • Build talent echelons, train local employees, and assist with recruitment. • Promote company-level business communications and corporate culture. • Cooperate on temporary work tasks. Achievements: • Led cross-functional team to implement Lean initiatives, resulting in a 15% reduction in production costs. • Executed training programs, achieving a 20% improvement in safety compliance metrics. • Implemented data analysis for KPIs, enhancing operational efficiency by 25%. • Inducted and trained 800 operators across 21 lines, achieving 99.8% quality rate. • Worked with diverse cultures, fostering collaboration and innovative solutions.
Engineering Consultant
Links General Merchants Limited
January 2, 2017
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May 31, 2023
• Operational performance: Plan, coordinated and control the daily operation of the cost Centre(s) • Promote the concept of services throughout the cost Center(s) • Meet the store revenue and performance targets • Direct and manage the financial performance of the Store. • Responsible for marketing of cost center. • Housekeeping, Merchandising and fronting at the Lubes Store • Receipt, inspection and verification of delivered goods. • Lubes stock management • Handling any customer complaint arising at the shop. • Led production team in implementing lean manufacturing techniques, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs. • Managed quality assurance processes, achieving a 98% compliance rate with safety standards and GMP regulations. • Developed and delivered training programs for staff, improving team performance metrics by 15% within six months. • Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to reduce production costs by 15%, enhancing operational efficiency. • Led a cross-functional team to achieve a 20% increase in production output while maintaining quality assurance standards. • Developed and delivered training programs that improved team performance and reduced safety incidents by 30%.
Operations & Maintenance Project Manager
Northern Engineering Works Limited
January 4, 2016
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November 30, 2016
• Contributed to NEWL rollout efficiency for long-term market stability • Supported Operations & Maintenance activities with budget alignment • Managed project site supervisors and field work responsibilities • Coordinated with ITCI manager for installation, commissioning, and logistics • Collaborated with Design Manager for structural designs and permits • Ensured inventory and cost control for PO and invoicing • Organized teams per departmental scope • Participated in RFQs from planning to execution
Technical Project Manager
Seven Seas Technologies Limited (GE Healthcare)
February 2, 2015
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November 30, 2015
• Prepared sites for GE healthcare equipment installation and commissioning • Managed daily site operations and communications • Ensured contractor delivery of project specifications • Scheduled and managed project execution and risk mitigation • Facilitated equipment testing, radiation testing, and end-user training • Handled site documentation and handover
Head of Technical
Kily Eagle Technologies Limited
September 1, 2014
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January 30, 2015
• Prepared Expressions of Interest, Technical Proposals, and Reports • Managed project execution and sales • Ensured safety and legal compliance • Interpreted client requirements and resolved engineering issues • Prioritized workload and coordinated third-party contractors • Led project team and conducted daily management meetings • Secured a tender worth 19.8 Million
Service Engineer
Instrumentation Engineers East Africa Limited
July 1, 2013
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August 31, 2014
• Prepared technical proposals and reports • Installed and commissioned John Thompson Boiler at Unilever Kenya • Installed and commissioned Sullair Compressor at Equator Bottlers • Completed compressor training in Germany
Mechanical Engineer
East Africa Breweries Limited
October 2, 2012
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June 28, 2013
• Maintained and repaired moulds for bottle production • Worked in brewing and blending sections on dosing pumps and filling lines • Handled utilities including refrigeration, dryers, compressors, boilers • Maintained packaging equipment and participated in canning line installation
Education
MBA
Masters
September 9, 2019
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Present
MBA (Operations Management)
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelors
September 10, 2007
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May 31, 2012
Atatined a Second Upper Class Honors
Honors & awards
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
June 24, 2015
Graduate Licensed Mechanical Engineer by Engineers Board of Kenya