Jedyda K.
Senior Compliance and Quality Manager
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Jedyda K. is an accomplished compliance and quality assurance professional with over a decade of experience across manufacturing, textiles, oil, and plastics sectors in Kenya and Tanzania. As Compliance Manager at Red Earth Limited (A Division of A to Z Textile Mills Ltd), she has led the development and implementation of QHSE policies, driven ISO systems execution (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), and overseen successful certifications, including GMP, BSCI, and WRAP Gold. Her experience includes managing donor-funded projects such as USAID-supported initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project targets and improve operational effectiveness. Jedyda has a robust background in risk management, audit coordination, and ESG reporting, implementing strategies for incident reduction, compliance, and sustainability. Her expertise extends to optimizing ERP and supply chain processes, overseeing laboratory and production QA, and integrating data analysis for performance improvement. She holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry with Management and several current certifications in project management and auditing.
Experience
Compliance Manager
Red Earth Limited (A Division of A to Z Textile Mills Ltd) · 2019 — PresentOversaw the development and implementation of QHSE policies and ISO systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), managing regulatory compliance while introducing a 6S audit system and handling HSE performance indicator tracking, safety data analysis, and report preparation. Led certifications and audits involving GMP, WRAP Gold, BSCI, SCAN, PVH, TCP Quality and Social, Amfori BSCI, GOTS, and REGENAGRI standards. Managed annual risk assessments and the risk register, coordinated ESG program execution (including Higg FEM, Supplier to Zero, Oekotex), and performed GHG tracking for sustainability projects. Oversaw compliance with brand standards (PVH, Lee, Wrangler) and managed a USAID-funded project through all phases including proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting. Facilitated training initiatives such as toolbox talks, led environmental strategy activities and crisis management support, and maintained alignment between compliance and business operations by collaborating with HR, operations, and procurement functions.Finance Systems Administrator
Ashut Engineers Ltd · 2018 — 2019Optimized ERP systems to support project management tasks and increased resource allocation efficiencies within supply chain and production teams. Collaborated with procurement and inventory functions to monitor product lifecycle and ensure cost control, maintained item master data and bill of materials for audit purposes, and produced regular stock reports to aid planning. Coordinated inventory and inter-warehouse transfers, managed vendor pricing, and organized logistics schedules to support contract compliance.Quality Administrative Assistant
Ashut Engineers Ltd · 2017 — 2018Supported quality management systems and root cause analysis, assisting continuous improvement initiatives under QMS and OHS guidelines. Facilitated Scrum team coordination for incident resolution and tracked corrective action implementation. Managed the complaint database, updated documentation and SOPs based on audit input, contributed to training programs for QMS/OHS compliance, and assisted with audits by organizing logistics and supporting documentation.Quality Assurance Officer
Sepyana Oil East Africa Ltd · 2016 — 2017Supervised laboratory and quality control functions in a manufacturing environment, conducting laboratory testing on raw materials and finished products to verify conformance with standards. Managed chemical inventory, prepared reagents, upheld sanitation protocols, and verified manufacturing SOP adherence by preparing Certificates of Analysis for client and regulatory needs. Supported the production team by validating active ingredients with analytical instrumentation.Quality Assurance and Production Officer
Silafrica Plastic Ltd · 2015 — 2015Assisted with quality control on production lines by performing real-time inspections, machine calibration, and technical checks to ensure QA standards. Handled process quality assessments, recorded data for defect monitoring, maintained quality logs, prepared reports for forecasting, and checked that machinery operated within set production parameters.Quality Assurance and Production Intern
Sepyana Oil East Africa Ltd · 2014 — 2014Conducted quality checks on raw materials and finished products, assisted with preparing laboratory reagents, and helped establish testing protocols for consistency. Participated in documenting production batches and quality deviations, as well as observing daily manufacturing procedures and SOP adherence for audit support.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Chemistry with ManagementKenyatta University · 2012 — 2016