Pauline Ouma
@paulineouma
Chemical and Process Engineer with 8+ years in production, QA/QC, and laboratory management.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Chemical and Process Engineer with over eight years' experience managing factory operations, multidisciplinary laboratory testing, and food safety systems. I have led plant operations, implemented QA/QC and regulatory compliance programs (HACCP, GMP, ISO), and overseen analytical testing across food, water, and effluent treatment streams.
My strengths include analytical instrumentation, SOP development, LIMS and data integrity, and continuous improvement using Kaizen and lean methods. I provide technical editing for material sciences and chemical engineering publications and consistently deliver accurate, compliant scientific documentation to support operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Editor
Crimson Interactive / Enago
Oct 2018 - Present (7 years)
Provide technical editing and content recommendations for academic articles in food science, chemical engineering, and material sciences, ensuring compliance with publishing standards and technical accuracy.
Freelance Editor
Cactus Global
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 (10 months)
Delivered editing and quality assurance for food and chemical engineering manuscripts, advising on technical accuracy, research integrity, and regulatory language.
Factory Manager
Kentaste Products Ltd.
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Led plant operations across sourcing, production, logistics, and quality control, improving traceability and KPI tracking while enforcing hygiene, safety, and food regulatory compliance.
Quality Control Manager
Kentaste Products Ltd.
Apr 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Implemented food safety systems (HACCP, GMP), managed laboratory testing and regulatory coordination with KEBS, and led continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen and lean methods.
Laboratory In-Charge
Sukari Industries Ltd.
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Supervised laboratory testing for food safety, water quality, and effluent treatment, managed daily reporting, and ensured calibration and accuracy of analytical equipment.
Technical Supervisor
Sibo Water & Sanitation Co.
Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Supported field operations for water and solid waste treatment systems and produced technical and compliance reports to stakeholders.
Engineering Intern
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 (3 months)
Monitored fuel and lubricating oil quality, performed pretreatment processes and water treatments, and reported test results with recommendations for handling deviations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMoi University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Process Engineering
Grade: Second Class Upper
Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering completed with Second Class Upper division in 2013.
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Location
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