Amon Kosgei

- Managed a new product (Kentaste Coconut chips) from development to scale-up and launching within 5 months in October 2022 - Managed the external audit process from November 2020 and achieved FSSC 22000 certification of Kentaste in April 2021. - Led the implementation and ultimate ISO 14001:2015 certification of Kentaste in June 2022 - I oversee the laboratory unit and ensure that it operates smoothly, with a focus on both efficiency and accuracy. -I ensure that products meet all legal requirements

-Collaborated with the Quality team to implement process improvements and successfully reduced customer complaints by 40% in the first quarter of 2019. -Participated in external audits as an auditee, resulting in Salwa Kenya Limited being awarded the Diamond Mark of Quality in May 2020 -Analysis of raw materials & finished products to ensure conformity to specifications. -Management of daily workflow in chemical analysis laboratory -Management of Quality Assurance documentation and databases

•Stability testing of products to determine storage condition and expiration dates. •Continuous checks throughout the process to meet customer specifications. •Analysis of raw materials e.g Stearine, Palm Kernel oil, Caustic, Silicate •Chemical analysis of finished soap. •Preparation and standardization of laboratory reagents. •Water analysis. •Online inspection of processing, packaging, and storage. •Documentation. •Root cause analyses & CAPA implementation. •HPLC and Gas chromatography analyses