Basil Ouko

Experience

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  New Kenya Cooperative Creameries

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Engineering Intern

  • Repairing and maintaining compressors, motors, refrigerators, and air conditioning units.• Maintaining and operating the fire tube boiler to allow for continuous steam generation.• Repairing cheese packaging equipment,• Operating labeling machines, packaging machines and fire tube boiler.• Maintaining and repairing labeling machines.

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  Fresh Del Monte

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Engineering Intern

  • Repairing and maintaining tractors and harvesting machines to ensure field operations were conducted as planned.• Repairing heavy plant engines.• Repairing and maintaining irrigation pumps.• Welding and fabricating various machine parts.• Performing general field service of agricultural machines.• Participating in the design and fabrication of safety platform for boom sprayer to reduce accidents during chemical addition to the tank.• Ensuring health and safety procedures were followed by machine operators while using various tools. Show less

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  Hotpoint Appliances Limited

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Intern

  • Conducting surveys at various sites prior to installation of air conditioning units.• Servicing and repairing air conditioning units.• Attending to breakdowns in various sites promptly.• Installing and commissioning air conditioning units for various clients.• Advising clients on the best units to purchase in terms of capacity of refrigeration (Btu/hr.)• Ensuring effective record keeping of all the completed tasks.

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  Goro Engineering Services Limited

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Field Service Engineer

  • Conducting site visits and generating new leads that resulted in increased sales.• Monitoring work schedules • Running field operations• Offering technical support, and troubleshooting on-site

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  Cosmos Limited

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2022

  Production Staff

  • Ensuring production machines are properly set up and are working properly and producing quality product in accordance with the specifications in the batch manufacturing record (BMR).• Ensuring machines are working at full capacity, stocked with the needed materials, and performing in-process periodic checks during manufacturing for output (quality and quantity).• Logging/recording all data required during the manufacturing process in line with SOPs, batch records, and participating in effective and detailed handover with incoming shift.• Troubleshooting in case of equipment failure and escalating to maintenance technicians to minimize equipment downtime. • Performing autonomous maintenance of equipment to prevent machine downtime.• Identifying and assisting in the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans for process related deviations.• Conducting all in-process quality checks and collaborating with the in-process quality assurance (IPQA) assistants.• Documenting all process readings in the batch manufacturing record (BMR).• Facilitating and cooperating with any Continuous Improvement Programs. Show less

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  Kenafric Industries Ltd

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Production Shift Lead

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of the production team during the assigned shift.• Ensure adherence to production schedules, targets, and deadlines.• Monitor production processes to identify and address any issues or bottlenecks that may arise.• Collaborate with other shift leads and departments to optimize production efficiency and output.• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to team members to enhance their skills and performance.• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.• Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth coordination and information flow.• Resolve conflicts or escalated issues among team members, fostering a harmonious work environment.• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, and shift handover reports.• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure optimal functioning of equipment and machinery. Show less

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  Kim-Fay East Africa Ltd.

  May 2023 - Mar 2024

  Production Shift Supervisor

  • Resource planning for production processes• Preparing Daily Kanban based production plan and ensuring no stockouts• Preparing requisitions for Raw Materials and Packages as per production requirements and ensure availability of the same at the time of use• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in the production process, and implementing changes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of production activities, including production reports, quality control records and staffing records• Communicating effectively with other departments to ensure that production activities are aligned with overall business goals and objectives• Providing leadership to my team by continuously mentoring, training and developing team members to improve their technical skills and knowledge• Using 6K principles at every step in the factory and enforcing of Safety Regulations in the factory• Working closely with the maintenance team to ensure that machines are running efficiently.• Having Gap Analysis done on deficits in production outputs.• Conducting production teams’ monthly reviews, managing attendance, leave, disciplinary issues and procedures in line with the company’s policies and procedures Show less