Victor Miringu Email & Phone Number

Thika, Kiambu, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

In my current role, I spearhead manufacturing operations generating up to £35M in annual revenues with budget responsibility of £30M. I am responsible for directing performance of six senior managers to oversee over 250 employees, whilst governing all aspects pertaining to people, safety, site security, health, quality, cost, and delivery to ensure effective operations execution. I instill motivation for development and performance management of staff by providing decisive leadership and support. Moreover, I head formulation and communication of site strategies and objectives to maintain transparency.My career highlights include• Slashed site overheads by setting budgets, supervising financial performance, and building robust plans.• Secured cost savings of £4M per year in overheads by leading successful restructuring and downsizing of Kenya business following internal organizational changes.• Boosted employee engagement by 12%, from 69% to 81%, within first year as Plant Manager according to independent employee survey.• Reduced site costs per year by 9 % averagely during last three years by driving down overheads and increasing productivity, resulting in improved profitability and operational efficiency.

Nairobi

Whilst serving as an Operations Manager, I have directed overall delivery function across Kenya, delivering for customers through leadership and development of high performing teams with keen emphasis on meeting performance metrics relating to Safety, Security, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SSQCDP). I was accountable for designing operations budgets and monitoring as well as controlling cost, whilst managing risks and ensuring compliance with health and safety, environment, security, and quality requirements.Key Accomplishments• Alleviated customer lead-time by 27% by managing team and provided oversight to launching and delivering New Kenya banknote series, including demonetarisation of highest denomination.• Met all quality and delivery requirements by enabling cost-effective usage of manufacturing equipment• Attained Safety, Security, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People objectives successfully via strategic planning and execution.• Minimised critical customer complaints from average of eleven per year to zero within first two years.• Incorporated manufacturing and quality improvements by devising and executing effective Operational Excellence Roadmap for site.

Nairobi County, Kenya

During this tenure, I have steered day-to-day operations for banknote processes, whilst ensuring fulfilment of customer expectations in terms of quality, cost, and delivery. Furthermore, I was providing valuable input into budgeting process and offered insights into operational capability, enabling more informed decisions and strategic planning. I have implemented effective machine scheduling, manpower planning, and preventive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability. I was liable for ensuring compliance with risk management policies and regulations to mitigate operational risks.Key Contributions• Equipped all operational staff with appropriate knowledge, skills, and behaviours to improve productivity and efficiency for reduction in errors and defects.• Optimized cost-effective use of manufacturing equipment to meet quality and delivery requirements for reduced costs.• Reduced inventory by 22% and facilitated release over £1.5 held in inventory via integration and rollout of Lean Manufacturing principles.• Lessened lead-time from two days to six hours by implementing direct packing in Cell finishing resulting in faster turnaround times.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Amplified overall effectiveness by 5%, improved output, and decreased variation by championing and executing Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) Project.• Established factory’s Quality Department from ground up, creating quality plans, implementing controls, and recruiting and training quality control and assurance staff.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Increased team efficiency by providing relevant personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively implement process improvement techniques, performance indicators, and project management protocols.• Tracked budget improvement projects and planned implementation in partnering with departmental managers.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Spearheaded implementation of plant downtime data capturing systems, resulting in accurate calculation and tracking of plant capacity utilization and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) for performance monitoring and improvement.• Successfully achieved a reduction in process loss through implementation of TPM Zero failure activities.