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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Robson Kiyangi

Champaign,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Kraft Heinz, enhancing team efficiency and productivity through expert operations management and strategic people leadership. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, adept in using SAP and Kronos for optimal workflow improvements. Achieved significant milestones in employee engagement and production quality, embodying excellence and professionalism.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Team Lead

Kraft Heinz
12.2020 - 10.2024
  • Gathered information before shift start to prepare for level 1 meeting with operator to win the shift.
  • Optimized resource allocation by tracking individual workloads across multiple projects concurrently and organized training for operators.
  • Boosted employee engagement levels with regular one-on-one meetings, open forums for discussion, and clear career progression pathways for team members.
  • Developed high-performing technical teams by offering targeted training, coaching, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by taking ownership of challenging projects, leading teams through adversity, and successfully navigating complex situations.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and optimizing workflow processes.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues and properly escalated up if issues last longer than 30 minutes.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.

Line Operator

Kraft Heinz
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
  • Operated different machines across departments to make cheese whiz, cheese pouches, all types of mac & cheese boxes included frozen mac and cheese.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Exhibited excellent multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple machines simultaneously without sacrificing performance or quality standards.
  • Contributed to a positive company culture by actively participating in team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different lines or roles within the facility based on changing business needs or staffing requirements.
  • Drove forklift to supply the lines and Ensured a safe work environment by following all company policies and OSHA regulations, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
  • Prioritized workplace cleanliness, adhering to 5S principles and maintaining an organized workspace that contributed positively towards overall operation efficiency.
  • Increased overall productivity by training new employees on proper procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols.

Box Machine Operator

Kraft
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Placed flat carton into a box machine to form either one or two pound cheese box and fill the glue pot.
  • Maintain good house keeping and safe working environment.
  • Prioritized preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of machinery while minimizing risk of unexpected breakdowns during crucial production periods.
  • Increased overall product quality by conducting regular inspections of finished boxes, ensuring they met company standards.
  • Reduced downtime for machine repairs by proactively identifying potential problems and addressing them in a timely manner.
  • Complied with all OSHA regulations and company safety protocols, maintaining awareness of potential hazards in the workplace and taking appropriate precautions to minimize risk.
  • Assisted in training new Box Machine Operators, sharing expertise and best practices for efficient operations.

Temp Worker

Express Employment
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignments.
  • Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
  • Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers, fostering collaboration and teamwork in diverse work environments.
  • Enhanced productivity by efficiently managing multiple tasks and responsibilities across various temporary assignments.

Education

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Certificate - Life And Health Assurance

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
01-2018

High School Diploma -

College Boboto
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
07-2008

Skills

  • Production monitoring, Teamwork and collaboration
  • Operations management and workplace safety
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People management and leadership
  • Team building, team supervision and leading team meeting
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Complex Problem-solving, Documentation and reporting
  • Shift scheduling and time management by using Kronos
  • Relationship building and active listening
  • Matrix, SAP system and dayforce user
  • Forklift master- train trainer

Certification


  • Annuities Training Certificate- Various Providers.
  • Life and Health Insurance License - IL Department of Insurance.
  • Ethics and Compliance Certification – Ethical Compliance Training Programs.
  • IL Driver's License
  • Forklift train trainer License

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Limited Working
Lingala
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Technical Team Lead

Kraft Heinz
12.2020 - 10.2024

Line Operator

Kraft Heinz
09.2016 - 12.2020

Box Machine Operator

Kraft
08.2015 - 09.2016

Temp Worker

Express Employment
09.2014 - 08.2015

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Parkland College

Certificate - Life And Health Assurance

Kaplan University

High School Diploma -

College Boboto
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