Nathan Kioko

Experience

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  BOSS freight

  Mar 2010 - May 2010

  Operations Clerk

  Clearance of imported vehicles and machinery, cargo handling from ships and the port

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  Bamburi Cement PLC

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2018

  Quality Control Operator

  ·Performed routine cement and Raw Mix quality control, raw material testingand quarry survey sample analyses·Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.·Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards (LAI,LQTS and TCs standards)·Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis·Conducted risk assessment, job safety analysis, toolbox talks, and routinetask training·Participated in Emergency Response drills as a first aider and firefighter·Achieved Quality Control Shift Operator (QCSO) certification in 2013 underLafarge being among the first lot of six in Africa·Played key role in the historical production of one million tons of clinker in 2015·Contributed to the design and production of Powercrete brand used for thestate's Standard Gauge Rail project Show less

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  National Cement Company Ltd

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager

  Standardized the Quality Management System, defined job roles andreviewed work in line with company standards.Collaborated with HR in staff recruitment, training and conducting employeeperformance appraisals·Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality, flow, andoutput gains.Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with productionemployees to communicate objectives and goals.Monitored raw materials and product stocks and conducted raw materialreconciliation and replenishingStreamlined production planning in line with demand and business forecasts·Enforced health and safety protocols at the departmental and plant level,reducing medical injuries to less than 5 per quarter and fatalities to zero·Applied excellent problem-solving skills to promptly resolve customercomplaints and internal issues·Updated logs and submitted timely performance reports·Kept track of equipment preventive maintenance and calibration schedule Show less

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  Equity Bank Limited

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Project Officer

  Demonstrated skills in team leadership, support and guidance·Conducted collaborative meetings with team to discuss possible challengesand improve operations·Applied effective time management, resource planning and strategizing,successfully achieving project goals·Enhanced effective communication between management, project team,local authorities and other project stakeholdersUsed strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effectivesolutions for challenging situations in the field. Show less

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  IOM - UN Migration

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Lead Project Coordinator

  ·Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensuresuccessful executionScheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discussdeliverables, schedules and conflictsPrepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keepingas well as overall project report·Arranged travel and allowances for team members and project partners·Successfully delivered project success, building consensus and contributingto sustainable peace in the region Show less

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  Fazluna Enterprises

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Operations Streamlining Specialist

  Provided professional services and support, enhancing efficiency and productivity within team members.·Delivered customer orders within set timeframesUsed critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.Assisted with day-to-day operations, working flexible hours across weekends and holidays to meet tight deadlines

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  Owen Logistics

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  IT Project Manager

  ·Spearheaded installation of an IT system to link the organization’s business units' operations·Worked with the core project team in defining scope, resource requirements, deliverables, milestones and timelines·Conducted risk analysis and instituted mitigative measures·Monitored progress against schedule and quality·Facilitated team meetings and handled communications with stakeholders, coordinated project activities to ensure project success·Documentation of project plan, status reports and final handover procedure Show less

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  Bamburi Cement PLC

  Oct 2023 - now

  Quality Assurance Specialist