Joel Kariuki

Seasoned Mechanical Engineer bringing demonstrated maintenance engineering and Lean management performance optimization skills gained during experience in manufacturing settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse Plant problems.

Site Engineering & Lean Manager at Henkel Kenya Limited

Nairob: August 2020 - Current 

Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance through GMP & CMMS implementation. 

Successfully steered a cost saving project realising Kes 1.8 m through process waste elimination.

Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance. 

Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

 Conducted cost budgeting and performed preventive & predictive maintenance as per set out schedule. 

Successfully steered project team on special projects such as new Boiler, energy submetering, 150 cubic metre water tank installation within budget and zero incident.

Successfully steered the Operations Skill Development Program (OSDP) enhancing skills development for 24 blue collar staffs from intermediate to advanced levels.

Improved Plant 5S status through implementation of lean 5S  standard.

Coordinated development of process risk assessments (PRAs) and tracking of gaps and recommendation closure. 

Implemented engineering contractors' management program on SHE induction, and work permitting. 

University of Nairobi

Bachelor: First Class Honours (September 2011 - September 2016)