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Jeremiah Muga

Grayslake

Summary

Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills. Ready to use my skills in Lead Manufacturing Technician role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

SNR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
02.2024 - Current
  • Supervises employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety in the absence of the supervisor and team lead.
  • Completes preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
  • Establishes and documents protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Reviews technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance, repair and set-up on time.
  • Monitors priorities and liaise between maintenance team and supervision, delegating tasks.
  • Contributes to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Performs machine calibration in order to ascertain equipment standards as per SOPs.
  • Uses problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Detects and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Inspects, tests and adjust mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Utilizes variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Follows cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies
  • Ensures forms and work order documentation are completed with accurate information.
  • Responds to calls and conduct repairs throughout the facility.
  • May be assigned to escort a contractor performing work on the premises
  • Participates in training of junior and new staff.
  • Provides support for the startup of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.
  • Attends required Instructor Lead Training and planned team meetings.
  • Demonstrates progress for increasing job knowledge and proficiency in technical understanding/problem-solving
  • Interacts and coordinates with Plant Engineering Department personnel for timely resolve of software and other technical issues.
  • Performs any other task as directed by management and / or supervision.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Accomplished objectives with a great deal of autonomy
  • Learned and understood corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP
  • Monitored assigned manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce down time
  • Provided a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Reviewed current PMs, verifies parts are in stock and complete PMs
  • Built and rebuild machine assemblies
  • Communicated equipment issues and work status to supervisor, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines
  • Initiated work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS system
  • Performed PM work and assign work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensure proper and timely completion of related documentation
  • Noted in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiate work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems
  • Shared knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM’s associated with the facility
  • Learned to handled robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Managed personal training plan to enhance knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot process & equipment problems in a timely manner to minimize Manufacturing downtime.
  • Conduct safety Gemba's and provide coaching daily to ensure new technicians are adhering to proper ergonomic techniques.
  • Supported all local manufacturing operations.
  • Operated general production equipment (such as Filling, Inspection, & Packaging equipment).
  • Completed relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
  • Manually cleaned all portable equipment and small parts.
  • Participated on Continuous Improvement Teams.
  • Received and distributed supplies into the production area.
  • Ensured all components necessary for Manufacturing are prepared and ready to meet schedule adherence in addition to setting up next shift for success.
  • Assembled and operated manufacturing equipment.
  • Coordinated other maintenance staff to ensure preventative maintenance is done.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in electronic systems such as (EBM, JDE, etc.)
  • Able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
  • Worked effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
  • Have a good understanding of cGMP regulations
  • Familiar with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave, DP oven and CIP/SIP.
  • Proficient in different mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
  • Knowledgeable of chemical and biological safety procedures.

SUPPLY HANDLER

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Trainee as a Supply Handler
  • Supports all local manufacturing operations
  • Inspects manufactured product for irregularities or defects
  • Operates and makes adjustments on general packaging equipment
  • Completes relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
  • Manually cleans packaging machines and all other portable equipment and small parts
  • Participates in Continuous Improvement Teams
  • Receives and distributes supplies into the packaging area as necessary
  • Performs cleaning of the packaging areas to maintain in GMP fashion
  • Performs other duties as assigned

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE (PA)

KELLY SERVICES
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supported all local manufacturing operations
  • Inspected manufactured product for irregularities or defects and makes any necessary adjustments
  • Manually cleaned all other portable equipment and small parts
  • Participateed in Continuous Improvement Teams
  • Performed daily, weekly and monthly cleaning to maintain GMP fashion
  • Embodied the Takeda culture Behaviors
  • Performed other duties as assigned

SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Emirates Airlines (Dnata Technical Services)
09.2014 - 07.2019
  • Lead a team of technicians
  • Maintenance, repair and operation of the above mentioned equipment
  • Execution of Quarterly, Semi and Annual PMs on the above mentioned equipment
  • Performed pre and post job safety inspections on equipment and on site
  • Conducted pre and post job briefings with the team, highlighting on safety requirements on the assignment and the entire job outlook
  • Assisted during the trouble shooting of ETVs PLC system
  • Trained non-technical and junior staff on handling tools carrying out technical tasks
  • Responsible for the replacement of worn-out parts as per manufacturer’s recommendations
  • Advised the planning team with details of procurement parts after carrying out equipment inspection
  • Scrutinized technical problems and followed the laid down corrective maintenance procedures to fix problems and to avoid any future recurrence
  • Prepared detailed daily reports on the tasks accomplished and handover the un-accomplished tasks for continuity purposes to the on-coming shift
  • Installed new equipment and calibrated them for optimum performance
  • Utilized power and hand tools as needed while maintaining safety standards
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex mechanical issues
  • Performed minor welding and fabrication tasks
  • Checked accuracy of all repair actions according to guidelines

SUPERVISOR, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Nas Servair
04.2009 - 08.2014
  • Company Overview: (An Inflight catering company)
  • Team leader
  • Trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of above mentioned equipment
  • Coordinating and planning daily and weekly maintenance and repair activities
  • Preparation and execution of monthly and annual maintenance schedules
  • Recording and keeping daily maintenance activities
  • Installation of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
  • Ordering and maintaining of spares parts for repairs by raising materials requisition
  • Verifying the spare parts on delivery for quality and sustainability
  • Overhaul, diagnose, repair and assemble refrigeration and air conditioning compressors
  • Maintain good client relationships at all times within the team and other departmental sections
  • Responsibilities as a Quality Control Team Member
  • Ensure safety of the machine and of the people within the production areas
  • Monitoring operations to ensure that they meet production standards
  • Making adjustments to the assembly or production process as directed
  • Inspecting quality of the final products
  • Attending all planned quality control trainings
  • Measuring and weighing products
  • Accepting finished products that meet the standard specifications
  • Removing all products and materials that fail to meet specifications and take note of the defects
  • Discussing inspection results with the process departmental head and with the quality control team leader
  • Recording and reporting any fault or malfunction of the packing machine
  • Performing general cleaning of the entire machine and the surrounding areas
  • (An Inflight catering company)

SENIOR SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION)

Suera Flowers Ltd
09.2001 - 02.2008
  • Assisted manager construction in running construction and electrical departments
  • Carried out duty allocation to staff (Refrigeration, Electrical and Construction sub-departments)
  • Installed mechanical and electrical machines like the generators, refrigeration and air conditioning machines
  • Trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical machines
  • Maintaining chillers and freezers temperatures for the fresh cut flowers and seeds
  • Maintained and serviced generators up to 250 KVA
  • Carried out electrical repairs and installation in the farm
  • Maintained reordering levels for parts and materials needed for repairs
  • Responsible for recording and maintaining documents.
  • Represented the Department in the Board of Managers (BOM) meetings

TRAINEE

Hall Equatorial Ltd
04.1999 - 08.1999
  • Assisted technicians in servicing, maintaining and troubleshooting Air conditioning and Refrigeration equipment

Education

Mechanical Engineering -

The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya.
01.2000

High School Diploma -

Kanyawanga High School
01.1994

Primary Education -

Rongo Primary School
01.1990

Skills

  • Manufacturing & Production
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Trouble shooting
  • Staff training & Motivation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Machine calibration
  • Root cause analysis
  • Materials management
  • Schematics interpretation
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking
  • Good Client liaison
  • Strong Team player
  • Gas Welding
  • Safety sensitive
  • Power and hand tools management
  • Strong Analytical mindset
  • Record keeping
  • Workplace hygiene & cleanliness
  • Proficient with GDP/GMP guidelines
  • Conflict resolution
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Documentation
  • Conveyor systems
  • Chiller maintenance

Career Overview

Reliable, Hardworking and a results oriented, with a high commitment to safety and productivity. Dedicated to accurate efficient work and regulatory compliance. Professional and organized with demonstrated communication, planning and team work abilities.

Drivers License

Active

Timeline

SNR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
02.2024 - Current

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
07.2022 - 02.2024

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
11.2020 - 07.2022

SUPPLY HANDLER

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2020 - 11.2020

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE (PA)

KELLY SERVICES
02.2020 - 10.2020

SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Emirates Airlines (Dnata Technical Services)
09.2014 - 07.2019

SUPERVISOR, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Nas Servair
04.2009 - 08.2014

SENIOR SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION)

Suera Flowers Ltd
09.2001 - 02.2008

TRAINEE

Hall Equatorial Ltd
04.1999 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

Kanyawanga High School

Primary Education -

Rongo Primary School

Mechanical Engineering -

The Technical University of Kenya

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