
David Khisa
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| First Name* | David |
| Last Name* | Khisa |
| Nickname* | davidkhisa |
| Country and City of Residence * | Nairobi,Kenya |
| My Hourly Rate in $ | 11.54 |
| About me: | I am an Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management Professional with proven experience in optimizing production processes, leading high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence in the manufacturing sector. Over the years, I have successfully combined technical expertise, leadership, and continuous improvement practices to deliver measurable impact in cost savings, efficiency, and compliance.Currently serving as a Production Manager & Supply Planner at PZ Cussons East Africa, I have spearheaded ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001), reduced material usage variance from KES 22M to KES 3M, and achieved 98% customer service levels through effective supply and production planning. Previously, at Blue Nile Rolling Mills (Kifaru Steel), I led the launch of Kenya’s first 32-line high-speed galvanized wire plant, boosted productivity by 15%, and institutionalized reporting systems that enhanced real-time decision-making.Beyond manufacturing, I have supported research initiatives with Farm Concern International, contributing to evidence-based insights for smallholder farmers through data collection, analysis, and reporting.My areas of expertise include:🔹 Supply Chain & Production Planning (MPS/MRP)🔹 Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Lean Six Sigma)🔹 ISO Certification & SHEQ Compliance🔹 Cost Reduction & Budget Optimization🔹 Team Leadership & Performance Management |
Skills
| Language Skills* | English |
| Matlab* | Intermediate |
| Robotics and Automation* | Intermediate |
| Electric Circuits* | Intermediate |
| Matlab Image/Video/Audio Processing* | Intermediate |
| Finite-Elemente-Analysis (FEA, FEM)* | Intermediate |
| Computer Aided Design (CAD)* | Expert |
| Thermal Analysis* | Expert |
| C, C++* | Intermediate |
| Data Science | AI* | Expert |
| Description of skills | Core practice spans MATLAB-led engineering work for Electric Circuits, simulation studies, and Robotics and Automation. Work includes Matlab Image/Video/Audio Processing, Finite-Elemente-Analysis (FEA, FEM), and Thermal Analysis, with Computer Aided Design (CAD) support for model preparation and design iteration. Programming coverage extends across C and C++ for embedded or numerical tasks, while Data Science | AI supports data handling, predictive analysis, and model-oriented workflows. |






