Gloria Ongubo

Led end-to-end setup and operationalisation of a production facility by designing scalable workflows, SOPs, and production systems from inception to operational readiness.
Directed procurement, logistics, inventory management, and production planning for a facility built to process up to 360 tonnes of organic waste per month.
Managed waste collection operations across 3 collection points, coordinating suppliers, logistics providers, and stakeholders.
Established quality control processes, operational standards, and KPI monitoring frameworks to underpin continuous improvement.
Advised 4 poultry farmers on BSF-based feed substitution and sustainable production practices, reducing average feed costs by up to 20%.
Produced operational and performance reports to guide strategic planning and resource allocation for client leadership.

Reduced facility budget expenditure by 43% in 2023 through targeted cost-saving initiatives and operational restructuring.
Led a team of 33 production staff and 2 assistant managers, consistently meeting daily production targets.
Cut time wastage and overproduction by 50% by applying lean manufacturing principles by implementing Layered Standard Work (LSWs) and continuous process improvements.
Designed and rolled out a performance management system for production staff and assistant managers, improving accountability and output quality.
Delivered daily and weekly performance reports to senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Developed and implemented structured quality systems to analyse and manage production data.
Led a team of 2 quality engineering associates and 10 general staff, ensuring compliance with quality guidelines.
Executed process monitoring projects that helped improve yield and operational performance.
Spearheaded changes to CCPs, SOPs, WIs, and other documentation to improve product quality.

Project management: Led the trial planning and execution of projects, including
securing all resources required for trial success.
Report writing: Drafted summary reports and findings for trials executed
Continuous improvement: Contributed towards the development of new products
and improvement of existing processes
Data Analysis: Used analytical and statistical (quantitative and qualitative)
approaches to capture and process experimental data.
Team development: Shared subject matter knowledge with R&D team members by
taking part in brainstorming sessions as requested.

Assisted in Safe Phlebotomy and Laboratory reception
Conducted routine laboratory testing and Lab Data management
Carried out specialised laboratory house-keeping /Benchtop disinfection
Participated in Laboratory Quality control activities including HIV Proficiency
testing

Assisted in the laboratory rearing of the Macadamia pest (Nezara viridula) the
host-parasitoid of the Macadamia stinkbug (Bathycoelia distincta) as a
Biopesticide
Carried out data collection and analysis

Conducted interviews with the applicants
Collected data using questionnaires and managed the collected data in Excel.