Teddy Thuo

Ensuring that the technical standards of all manufacturing and non-manufacturing assets are maintained to ensure high level of customer service and quality targets are achieved at optimal cost. Participating in industry events and conferences in collaboration with the Tea Board of Kenya to connect with tea professionals and stay informed about market trends. Overall responsibility of transacting the product in SAP PP and SAP MM modules. Pre and Post Auction activities including but not limited to; garden invoice catalogue preparation, preparation of delivery orders, sampling and dispatch to concerned parties such as tea brokers, direct tea buyers and the marketing department. Ensuring compliance to the KTDA and statutory safety, health and environmental framework standards. As the management representative, ensuring compliance to ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Analysis of machine throughput and capacity utilization per production cycle, recommending preventive and corrective maintenance for optimal performance with the factory and regional engineers, and approving the same via SAP PM Module. Coordinating the manufacturing process for the production of made tea to ensure customer requirements are achieved. Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices in all sections of manufacture in the production shifts. Leading HR policy deployment and implementation on site through management of employee relations, and handling any internal union and CBA related issues in the factory as per laid down internal and external resolution procedures.

Collaborated with the team on strategies to reduce the factory companies’ energy intensity and cost metrics and conducted energy audits. Prepared energy audit reports for submission to EPRA through the Energy Management department. Champion of innovative strategies to improve factory performance reduce inventory, labor and materials cost. Championed clean energy alternative sources of energy for tea farmers. Consulted and provided technical support to Regional Power Companies for SHPs and Solar PV installations. Carried out machinery and processing equipment audits in the factories and initiated contractor payment certificates. Conducted detailed analysis and evaluation of manufacturing processes, recommending appropriate solutions. Designed and implemented process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and improve product quality. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures and work instructions. Monitored and analyzed process performance metrics. Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise. Led process validation activities ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Participated in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis. Provided training and guidance to production teams on new processes. Stayed up-to-date with advancements in process engineering technologies.

Coordinated a team of 25 field caseworkers in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders in a group litigation case.