Phelix Otieno

Experience

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  New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (New KCC)

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Laboratory Analyst

  1.Milk quality control and assurance2.Milk pasteurization3.Processing and packaging of fresh pasteurized milk, yoghurt, mala and butter4.Refrigeration5.Waste management6.Steam generation 7.Prepared compounds, reagents and test solutions necessary to conduct laboratory tests on milk,mala yoghurt and butter8.Evaluated safety procedures for laboratory to ensure compliance

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  Muthokinju Paints and Cement

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Fuel master
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  Glacier Products Limited

  Nov 2022 - now

  Quality Assurance Assistant

  •• Process monitoring for all chocolate products produced in production as per quality plan i.e. batching process, moulding, wrapping and packing to ensure compliance to set specifications and HACCP requirements.• Participated in maintenance of the food safety and quality management system.• Identify training needs, train staff and ensure staff are trained and exit exams administered on various SOPs and gaps identified in the training needs assessment.• Conduct daily site hygiene and monthly GMP audits to ensure premise and personnel hygiene is maintained as per GMP guidelines• Overseeing subcontracted activities within the institution such as pest control management, equipment calibrations and fire equipment servicing to ensure plant compliance.• Inspection of incoming materials (raw, packaging & detergents) against the laid down specifications and documentations; COAs, MSDS.• Following up any non-compliances, ensuring structured RCA is done and that corrective actions have been carried out and documented• Management of chemical store; availability of detergents and chemicals and issuance. • Supervision of hygiene and assigning of hygiene duties to staff in all areas of production • Participation in internal and external audits• Calibration – ensures that machines and equipment/instrument used in production processes for quality purposes are calibrated through carrying internal and third party calibrations• Champion hygiene and 5S activities in the process to ensure high level awareness. ACHIEVEMENTS• Conducted daily inspections of products, leading to a reduction in production defects and a decrease in product withdrawals and customer complaints.• Managed employee training for new hires over a period of 3 months (probation) offering continuous guidance and mentorship on best practices while providing constructive feedback• Reviewed and implemented HACCP plan and quality standards for drinking chocolate plant Show less