Dennis Kapaya

To plan, organize, direct and control all maintenance work on mobile and fixed plant at Limestone Resources Limited so as to sustain day to day operations.

• Plans and schedules all maintenance work loads for maintenance crew to facilitate systematic maintenance on equipment to ensure effective utilization of labour and spare parts provided.
• b) Estimates labour requirements, sets job completion times and priorities for the work load schedules in conjunction with maintenance foreman in order to reduce equipment down times.
• c) Supervises the completion and procession of daily/weekly schedules and updating of equipment backlog jobs to ensure that the process is timely and correctly under taken.
• d) Monitors the orderly and procurement of spares /material requirement for the equipment to ensure that these are readily available on site to reduce down times.
• e) Carries out technical analysis and cost implication on feedback information from work executed by maintenance crew.
• f) Produces weekly/monthly/quarterly reports on equipment backlog work status, man hour’s requirements, down time, availability and reliability, overtime and maintenance cost incurred for information of management.
• Co-ordinates all maintenance quality assurance, environmental, occupational health and issues in order to seek continuous improvements.

• Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans tailored to specific industries.
• Negotiated high-value contracts for commercial partnerships, resulting in long-term business relationships.
• Strengthened brand positioning with the development of targeted advertising campaigns and promotional materials.
• Managed a team of sales professionals, providing ongoing coaching and support to drive individual performance.

Management and Optimization of the Sage Service Manager version 7.1 Module of the SAGE Evolution 300 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Planning and scheduling of Fixed and Mobile plant and machinery

• Daily Maintenance Prioritizing and work loading of Artisans
• Preventative maintenance, work order requests, third party service providers (Contractors) and other maintenance activities including Overhauls.
• Downtime and Maintenance Cost loss & waste Analysis and Control.
  -Annual Maintenance Budgeting and Control Processes
• d) Plan and schedule all Engineering maintenance, repair and installation workloads to facilitate systematic and effective labour utilization, material and time.
• Supervision of the processing and completion of daily and weekly schedules and maintenance of the backlog information board to ensure timely completions and schedule.
• Carry out critical analysis of feedback information on maintenance work completed to determine the nature and frequency of breakdowns and recommend ways to minimise them.
• Participation and monitoring the ordering of spares and other supplies required ensuring that they are available on site.
• Ensure subordinates observe domestic and statutory regulations and safety procedures and recommend ways and means to minimise accidents.
• Monitoring and control of material usage, labour utilization and time by adopting new techniques where necessary, aimed at operating within set budget limits.
• Liaise with subordinates, supervisors and relevant parties within and outside Technical department to ensure relevant requisites are available to appropriate personnel and eliminate performance obstacles.
• Carry out critical analysis of feedback information on maintenance.
• Generation of Plant performance reports

• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
• Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients for successful project execution.
• Reduced safety incidents by implementing comprehensive safety trainings and regular site inspections.

• Increased sales by establishing rapport with customers and identifying their needs.
• Developed long-lasting client relationships by providing exceptional customer service.
• Exceeded sales targets consistently through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills.
• Managed key accounts, resulting in increased repeat business and higher revenue growth.

Management of the CosWIN Version 5.23C Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS),Planning & scheduling and problem solving.

• Development and Review of Reliability Centered Maintenance(RCM) schedules
• Managed continuous improvement, capital expenditure and extraordinary projects.
• Co-ordinated divisional support function of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and change management.
• Facilitated Inter-disciplinary teams to resolve and clarify problems.
• Trended Key Performance Indicators –KPIs metric management effort at systemic level while providing technical support at Strategic level.
• Custodian of the Electronic Total Productive Maintenance eTPM system a strategic corporate management tool for schedule development and review.
• Liaised with external project contractors and suppliers.
• Shutdown planning and scheduling.
• Acted as Asset Care Manager in his absence.
• Records Management and Spares management

Entry level

Service, repair and maintenance of high speed packaging equipment

• Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
• Reduced downtime by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues efficiently.
• Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols.
• Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.