JOACHIM R. MWEBEMBEZI
Halifax,NS
Summary
Final year engineering student with an anticipated graduation date in May 2024. Dedicated and eager to apply skills and knowledge to engaging projects. Demonstrates the capability to work independently with minimal supervision and can efficiently collaborate remotely. Thrives in team-based environments and prioritizes safety standards in the workplace. Adept at swift learning and decision-making, with a keen eye for detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing And Supply Chain Co-op
Tag Hardware Systems Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with the manufacturing team to optimize warehouse and supply chain operations, resulting in a 9% reduction in lead time through improved inventory management and inventory database reconciliation using MS Excel
- Conducted regular quality control audits, maintaining a 95% quality compliance rate to ensure products consistently met industry standards and customer expectations
- Defined and improved assembly processes, leading to a 6% increase in daily production output by utilizing Visio and Simio for optimization.
- Monitored and tracked quality concerns within the assigned facility area, achieving a 20% reduction in defects by implementing corrective actions promptly
- Designed and improved jigs, increasing assembly efficiency by 18%. Leveraged CAD software such as SolidWorks for improved jig designs.
- Participated in value engineering projects realizing cost savings of $25,000. Identified and implemented more cost-effective materials and production methods
- Conducted thorough product and process testing, ensuring a 98% first-pass yield. This significantly reduced rework, minimized waste, and improved overall production efficiency.
Logistics Officer Co-op
Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, ILA, Dalhousie University
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Responsible for the logistics chain in ILA's operations which included packaging about 100 parcels per week, shipping them, and receiving materials for efficient virtual delivery of ILA’s programs to participants.
- Developed and implemented ILA's Information Management System (ILAIMS) on MS Access, including a report component.
- Ensured that all materials were accurately and expediently tracked in ILAIMS.
- Ensured compliance with required safety protocols and adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
- Identified enhancement opportunities and suggested solutions for improvement to management.
Summer Manufacturing Student
Michelin North America
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Improved line efficiency through proactive stop reduction, waste performance optimization, and asset care initiatives, with a specific focus on hygiene standards.
- Successfully justified and implemented critical projects (CBI’s), ensuring end-to-end small plant project success (system, capital, or process-based) while meeting environmental optimization goals with a reduction in environmental footprint.
- Achieved a reduction in storage costs by optimizing inventory and space planning, implementing visual factory tools for real-time tracking, and enhancing perfect order adherence.
- Led comprehensive environmental optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and reducing the facility's environmental footprint.
Sales Associate
Kakira Sugar Factory, Jinja
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Supervised the loading and off-loading of sacks of sugar onto delivery trucks.
- Supervised delivery of sugar to retail shops and stores.
- Collected feedback from customers on issues regarding sugar delivery, quality, and suggestions on how to improve the services and goods provided by the sugar manufacturer.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2024
Certificate in Biomedical Engineering -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2024
Skills
- Process and Systems Analysis (Root Cause Analysis)
- MS Office Applications (Visio, Excel, MS Project, MS Word & MS PowerPoint)
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Project management and report compilation
Additional Information
Awards and honors :
- Recipient of Slaight Family Foundation Scholarship Award for four consecutive years of 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 for academic excellence and efforts in improving lives of under-privileged people in my country.
- Recipient of the Pan-African Excellence Award for emerging best debater in regional debate championships.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing And Supply Chain Co-op
Tag Hardware Systems Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2021
Logistics Officer Co-op
Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, ILA, Dalhousie University
01.2021 - 04.2021
Summer Manufacturing Student
Michelin North America
05.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Kakira Sugar Factory, Jinja
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Dalhousie University
Certificate in Biomedical Engineering -
Dalhousie University
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