Darius Kasamba

Documented established processes and quality metrics. enforcing adherence to integrated Quality Management System

• Coordinated daily department workflow, delegating tasks to meet business demands and achieve quality goals.
• Analysed production processes and drove actionable improvements to optimise quality and output.
• Trained teams on production operations and quality standards to build robust internal controls.
• Defined, monitored and reported SHEQ KPIs to senior leaders, with 100% improvement in process performance.
• Evaluated audit and inspection data, utilising findings to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.
• Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate business environment risks.
• Determined new products for manufacturing by analysing trends, identifying new business opportunities and prospecting for new customers.
• Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.

• Conducted product per-certification assessment / interviews with allocated Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a 100% improvement in quality management systems
• Supported target SME to develop the required documentation,
• Successfully supported target SME to develop sampling plans, and product testing protocol.
• Supported SME in application to Uganda National Bureau of Standards for product certification with 50% uptake in SME Certification.
• Identified corrective and preventative action for quality issues through complete failure investigations.
• Led auditing processes of SMEs to increase performance and output quality and also supported target SME during external auditing process for product certification and corrective actions development and implementation.

• Prioritised health and safety when working on projects for clients across industries resulting into 90% increment in Near miss reporting
• Advised senior stakeholders on cost-effective risk management strategies.
• Devised and implemented policy adaptations for minimised health and safety risks.
• Maintained working knowledge of current laws and legislation on health, sanitation and safety.
• Implemented and monitored programmes intended to reduce environmental pollution.
• Maintained faultless food safety and hygiene ratings across random inspections.
• Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
• Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
• Recommended measures to minimise exposure of workers to toxic environments.
• Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
• Recorded hazard and risk data for ongoing analysis and evaluation.
• Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
• Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
• Analysed industry-specific risks to optimise mitigative planning.

• Tracked and analysed data to support strategic business transformation with 100% increment in defect identification and corrective action implementation
• Developed and implemented standards, procedures and documentation to improve product quality which resulted into achieving 100% product quality targets.
• Identified new opportunities to improve business process efficiency.
• Facilitated data-driven and strategic decisions through presenting reports and research findings to management.
• Planned and managed projects through consultations with internal and external teams to meet set objectives on time and on budget.
• Enhanced processes by analysing production performance to identify efficiencies.
• Partnered with users to understand and define system requirements.

• Prioritised health and safety when working on projects for clients across industries.
• Advised senior stakeholders on cost-effective risk management strategies.
• Devised and implemented policy adaptations for minimised health and safety risks.
• Maintained working knowledge of current laws and legislation on health, sanitation and safety.
• Implemented and monitored programmes intended to reduce environmental pollution.
• Maintained faultless food safety and hygiene ratings across random inspections.
• Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
• Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
• Recommended measures to minimise exposure of workers to toxic environments.
• Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
• Recorded hazard and risk data for ongoing analysis and evaluation.
• Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
• Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
• Analysed industry-specific risks to optimise mitigative planning.

• Facilitated weekly Quality Assurance (QA) meetings to highlight and address product standardisation issues.
• Evaluated project success using quality improvement tools, highlighting growth areas.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
• Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
• Reconciled daily materials transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
• Ensured focus on Safety and Housekeeping through regular checks and safety audits, with 90% improvement.

• Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
• Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
• Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
• Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
• Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
• Mediated team decision-making and problem-solving for peaceful resolutions and decision-making.
• Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
• Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.

• Produced written documentation and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
• Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Collaborated effectively with production teams to maintain excellent productivity and performance standards.
• Maintained clean workstation to comply with safety guidelines and protocols.
• Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
• Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.

• Documented findings from assessments, tests and reviews, producing reports for supervisor review.
• Carried out regular critical control checks on production line.
• Liaised with production teams to address and resolve quality-related issues swiftly.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to communicate quality standards and address any discrepancies.
• Trained production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Recorded comprehensive documentation of testing results, information and key metrics for quality reviews.