Edwin Chweya

1.Build Engineering Capability:

• Ensure alignment of engineering resources with Factory strategy and objectives. Ensure that needs of engineering and its functional competencies are identified and that training is oriented to meet these needs and cover any competency gaps. Ensure that career and succession planning is developed for engineering within the Factory. Ensure engineering operates as part of a multi functional team with clear and open communication

2. Excel in Industrialization:

• Ensure that the investment strategy stemming from business strategy provides a framework for the management of capital investment within the Factory. Monitor and ensure the management of capital expenditure. Support the EM Pillar, ensures and performs the implementation of Project Foundations throughout the preparation and execution of all capital and industrialization projects.
• Led cross-functional team for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to required specifications.

3. Manage existing assets - Planned Maintenance:

• Supports and ensures the implementation of Asset Maintenance and TPM-PM to deliver Asset Intensity to meet business requirements. Ensures maintenance expense control by budgeting and routinely reviewing expenditure.

4. Manage existing assets - Industrial Services:

• Ensure that the utilities' needs for Production are fulfilled, managed and optimised. That all utilities that come, or may come in contact, with product are treated according to defined food safety criteria.

5. Define and adhere to standards - MES-E&A:

• Ensures that the electrical services, degree of automation and MES at factory site level are in line with the Business requirements and standards.
• Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.

Manage existing assets - Planned maintenance:

• Established and controlled maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities were scheduled and executed in time with high quality.
• Improved Asset intensity from 78% to 88% in 2years.
• Led implementation of maintenance methodologies (PM pillar , foundations)
• Coached and promoted BD analysis methodology.
• Ensured availability of maintenance resources to implement and execute maintenance routines, methodologies.

Manage existing assets - Budget management:

• Managed and tracked maintenance budget according to guidelines. Analyzed over/under spending and put in place corrective actions.

Build Engineering Capability:

• Create and manage competence building plan (CBP) for the team.
• Led and organized technical training program for all factory maintenance staff.
• Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Provided input for maintenance staff succession planning.

Manage existing assets - Production support:

• Coordinated production support to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues.
• Coordinated with production manager and Quality teams to identify needs and develop customized engineering solutions

Define and adhere to standards:

• Led implementation of applicable standards.

• Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and reducing overall completion time.
• Streamlined communication between departments by creating standardized documentation templates that simplified information exchange across teams.
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• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved product performance.

• Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
• Oversaw 5 strong team of engineering personnel.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to deliver projects within scope, on schedule, and under budget.
• Enhanced safety performance by conducting regular audits, enforcing compliance with regulations, and providing ongoing training for employees.
• Optimized process efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
• Led troubleshooting efforts to identify equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal production levels.
• Mentored junior engineers on best practices in process engineering management, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Established standard operating procedures for critical operations, driving consistency across shifts and improving overall productivity.

• Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
• Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
• Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
• Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.

• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Coordinated materials procurement, ensuring availability when needed while minimizing storage costs.
• Implemented innovative construction techniques, resulting in reduced material waste and improved sustainability practices.
• Addressed unforeseen obstacles promptly and effectively during projects'' life cycles by incorporating agile problem-solving methodologies into daily operations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design conflicts before construction began.