Festus Nyong'a

Experience

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  Pilot Plant, University of Nairobi, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology.

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Food Technologist.

  1. Actively involved in generation of new product ideas which led to production of guava wine, hibiscus wine, dried mango slices and mango jam.2. Farmer engagement to source for raw materials and advice on better farming practices for quality produce.3. Liaising with sales and marketing staff to understand consumer needs.4. Developing and maintaining production staff through training, guidance, and motivation.5. Provided a guideline on quality control and assurance to maintain and improve product quality.6. Ensured hygiene standards are maintained according to the regulations by ensuring cleaning schedules are followed.7. Developing and validating critical control points in the HACCP plan.8. Conducting shelf-life studies for new products.9. Managing the daily activities of the plant such as production plans, manpower distribution and other operations. Show less

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  Metal Crowns

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2020

  Quality Analyst

  1. I ensured company safety regulations in equipment operation; personnel conduct and the workplace environment safety are adhered to according to safety guidelines. 2. I ensured that lab measuring equipment were well calibrated and reference standards used at defined frequencies. 3. I ensured routine sampling and analysis of samples during production as per the sampling schedule was done effectively and in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures to guarantee 100% results reliability.4. I actualized Routine in process and finished product sample checking.5. I conducted routine finished product release and effected Isolation for non-conforming finished product.6. I trained and refreshed machine operators on online meters calibration and accuracy check to ensure quality production and uninterrupted operations.7. Sustaining the hygiene state of the plant in accordance with the food safety standard by ensuring cleaning schedule is adhered to and personnel hygiene to eliminate sources of contamination.8. Actively Participated in quality improvement workstreams identified in area of operation. Show less

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  Paperbags Ltd

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  Food Safety and Quality Assurance Team Leader.

  1. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement of processes on operations.2. Identified training needs for the production personnel to improve their ability in ensuring quality production and this greatly reduced non-conforming products quantity from 18 per month to a manageable 4 per month.3. Ensured the adherence to the food safety management systems standard by streamlining the operations to the systems and managing internal audits that enabled the organization to earn and maintain the certification.4. Effected problem solving on customer complaints by initiating root cause activities and making documentations for continuous improvement.5. Achieved environmental management by ensuring correct waste disposal mechanism are followed and that wastewater from printing inks is treated routinely before discharge. Show less

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  Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD)

  May 2022 - now

  Food Technologist

  Working to promote sustainable agriculture among the agropastoralist communities and the reduction of post harvest losses through value addition.