Stephen Mburu

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Operations Coordinator | WFP and EA Other Countries @ Intertek
Nairobi County, Kenya
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Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
About Stephen Mburu

I am a committed and energetic Operations Coordinator/Quality Inspector, specializing in FoodSafety and Quality with eight years of experience in managingoperations, food inspections, food quality analysis, and producing reports.As a food quality analyst/inspector with experience in inspections of food products. I have worked in a busy Food Lab handling both chemical and microbiological examination of foods, water and effluents as guided by ISO 17025:2017. I am competent in Food Inspections (ISO 17020:2012) and Food Audits as per ISO 22000:2018 having worked as a third party Inspector in food production facilities for both processed and unprocessed foods.Skilled at working in fast-paced and varied environments while strictly following procedures andupholding industry standards. I have extensive operational knowledge in food inspection withinthe East Africa region. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and have completed CPA Section 1 and 2. I seek opportunities that will further enhance the impact of my work........Passionate AboutSDG 1 - No Hunger.SDG 2 - Zero Hunger.SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation.SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.

Stephen Mburu's Current Company Details
Intertek

Intertek

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Operations Coordinator | WFP and EA Other Countries
Nairobi County, Kenya
Website:
intertek.com
Employees:
29531
Stephen Mburu Work Experience Details
  • Intertek
    Operations Coordinator | Wfp And Ea Other Countries
    Intertek
    Nairobi County, Kenya
  • Intertek
    Operations Coordinator | Wfp/Ea Other Countries
    Intertek Dec 2021 - Present
    Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
    ~ Act as Focal person for the co-ordination of WFP operations in Uganda offering food quality superintendent services. ~ Co-ordinating execution of operations in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan by close monitoring and allocation of inspectors. ~ Carrying out inspections (Food and non-food items) as a third-party inspector. ~ Sampling as per various sampling protocols for food and non-food items. ~ Authorizing by signature; reports and certificates after checking documentation for completeness and correctness. ~ Communicating with customers on new nominations, job progress, solving or managing potentially sensitive operational situations with customers. ~ Providing guidance and answering queries relating to complex or technical aspects of inspection to customers and management. ~ Advising or providing operational information and or inspection expertise to management team members where required.~ Liaising with Superiors to ensure interdepartmental co-operation in the interest of meeting total job appointment conditions. ~ Ensuring that operational equipment are functioning optimally by facilitating repairs and ensuring they are carried out as to standard.~ Ensuring that procedures and standards are set and/ or maintained in the department. ~ Investigating disputes and discrepancies relating to job assignments and compiling official reports of findings and recommendation to customers. ~ Determining resource requirements for the department based on work volume and operations complexity. ~ Managing local staff by setting and communicating performance and role requirements, orienting new staff, monitoring staff performance and taking corrective actions, discipline, training, coaching, appraising.~ Allocation of duties to local inspectors and planning on execution of operations in a cost effectively. ~ Managing& Reporting expenditure/petty cash at various field offices. ~ Act as Custodian of company assets/operations equipment in Uganda.
  • Intertek
    Chemical & Microbiology Food Lab Analyst
    Intertek Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
    Mombasa, Kenya
    ~ Receiving samples in the lab, registration and manipulation. ~ Performing chemical analysis of both processed and unprocessed foods. ~ Carrying out analysis of both crude and refined vegetable oils. ~ Carrying out microbiology analysis of food, water, oils and packaging materials. ~ Part of the Quality control team ensuring conformance to the QMS, identifying gaps in procedures, raising amendment requests, participating in audits, investigating nonconformities, and ensuring adherence to ISO 17025,1720,22000 and 9001. ~ Quality control- Participating in PTs, QCs development, monitoring, results verification & method development. ~ Carrying out chemical analysis of water and effluent samples. ~ Analyzing fortified foods e.g. CSB for levels of essential vitamins and minerals using HPLC & ICP EOS respectively. ~ Managing junior analysts and attachees in the lab and allocating responsibilities. ~ Operating and monitoring lab equipment to ensure maintenance and calibration records are up to date. ~ Monitoring and recording laboratory and sample stores’ environmental conditions. ~ Drafting reports, releasing them to clients and ensuring proper record keeping and filing ~ Monitoring laboratory consumables inventory, making requisitions and placing orders. ~ Active member of the Company safety committee.
  • Intertek Testing Services
    Petroleum & Veg Oil Cargo Inspector
    Intertek Testing Services Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
    Rwanda
    Carried out petroleum products and veg oil shore tanks Inspection and gaugingGauged ship tanks pre, during and after discharge and loadings for the determination of quantity.Superintended petroleum products and vegetable oil discharge ex-vessels did relevant calculations and documentation.Sampled petroleum & veg oil vessels & ex-shore tanks, determined line fullness and carried out line isolationsSent updates to clients and drafted operation reports. Participated in end of month/year stock counts. Superintended vegetable oil and pet products RTW loadings.
  • Intertek
    Chemical & Microbiology Food Lab Analyst
    Intertek Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
    Mombasa County, Kenya
    ~ Receiving samples in the lab, registration and manipulation. ~ Performing chemical analysis of both processed and unprocessed foods. ~ Carrying out analysis of both crude and refined vegetable oils. ~ Carrying out microbiology analysis of food, water, oils and packaging materials. ~ Part of the Quality control team ensuring conformance to the QMS, identifying gaps in procedures, raising amendment requests, participating in audits, investigating nonconformities, and ensuring adherence to ISO 17025,1720,22000 and 9001. ~ Quality control- Participating in PTs, QCs development, monitoring, results verification & method development. ~ Carrying out chemical analysis of water and effluent samples. ~ Analyzing fortified foods e.g. CSB for levels of essential vitamins and minerals using HPLC & ICP EOS respectively. ~ Managing junior analysts and attachees in the lab and allocating responsibilities. ~ Operating and monitoring lab equipment to ensure maintenance and calibration records are up to date. ~ Monitoring and recording laboratory and sample stores’ environmental conditions. ~ Drafting reports, releasing them to clients and ensuring proper record keeping and filing ~ Monitoring laboratory consumables inventory, making requisitions and placing orders. ~ Active member of the Company safety committee.
  • Real Ipm Kenya
    Microbiology Technician
    Real Ipm Kenya Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
    Mombasa County, Kenya
    ~ Collecting and preparing samples: prepare swabs from an infection site and place them on microscope slides. Use stains to improve the visibility of the organisms on the slide.~ Performing laboratory tests: use microscopes to observe the structure and morphology of microorganisms.~ Maintaining laboratory equipment: prepare and maintain equipment, such as test tubes, microscopes, machines, reagents etc.~ Preparing reports and summaries of results: by documenting findings.~ Involved in the development, validation, and implementation of laboratory procedures

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Stephen Mburu works for Intertek

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Stephen Mburu's current role is Operations Coordinator | WFP and EA Other Countries.

What schools did Stephen Mburu attend?

Stephen Mburu attended University Of Eldoret, Egerton University.

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Stephen Mburu's colleagues are Md. Asadulla Hel Galib, Pradeep Mehta, Sao H., Azhar Sallih, Hazel-Jane Serdon, Liang Wu, Clement Naidoo.

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