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Fhatuwani Rasilingwane
Operations Manager
West Park
Summary
Knowledgeable Operations Manager with solid foundation in optimizing operational processes and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and streamline workflows. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.
Overview
6
6
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Ndivho Automotive Services
Pretoria, Gauteng, sa
04.2017 - Current
- Industry: Automotive
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved overall efficiency across departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic projects and aligning operational goals.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill enhancement and process adherence.
- Coordinated supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.
- Established best practices for workflow management, leading to increased team accountability and output.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Warehouse Senior Supervisor
Nissan SA
03.2011 - 03.2017
- Warehouse Operations Manager
- Warehouse Inventory Manager
- Devanning, Binning and Picking Manager
- Warehouse Improvement Planner
- Warehouse Stock Accuracy Maintenance
- Warehouse Resources and Equipment Planner
- Operations and Processes training planning
- Warehouse New Projects Planner
- Warehouse Supervisors and Team Leaders Developer
- Production Material Requirement and Demand Planning
- Areas of Expertise: Warehouse operations and processes managing
- Reason of Leaving: Looking for more challenges and individual growth
Material Handling QRT and Project Co-ordinator
Nissan SA
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Project strategy and timing planning
- Project Resources and Material planning
- Project Structural team planning
- New Products Quality check
- Material Handling Quality analysis
- Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
- Areas of Expertise: Project timing and strategy planning
- Reason of Leaving: Promotion
Material Handling and Logistics Supervisor
Nissan South Africa
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Supervision of Line Feeders or Operators
- Job Planning and Man Power Balancing
- SOS Planning and Updating
- Quality and Damages Control
- Conducting ad-hoc audits at areas warehouse location to improve the warehouse records integrity
- Ensuring compliance to the ISO standards
- Compiling of a daily production report
- Conducting PPE and Safety Inspections
- Ensuring compliance to the company’s environmental, health and safety requirements
- Protective equipment, safe work practices, etc.
- Weekly and Monthly safety meeting compliance
- Maintaining the availability of materials on the production line
- Optimizing production line preparations
- Compiling and analyses non-standard movement of the materials
- Conducting training on line feeders
- Materials Packaging and supply methods improvement
- Supporting the engineering team to minimize production down time
- Warehouse Inbound and outbound Controller (Receiving, Devanning, Binning and Picking)
- Preparing and controlling stock count
- Industry: Automotive
- Position: SAP Navigator (SCM)-June 2005 to April 2006
- Areas of Expertise: Optimizing production line
- Reason for Leaving: Promotion
Process Controller
Thorn ford Mushrooms CC
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Controlling the production of mushrooms
- Maintenance planning
- Condition monitoring (aircon)
- Faultfinding and maintenance
- Maintenance strategies and projects
- Industry: Agriculture
- Areas of Expertise: Process Procedures, Maintenance Planning, Faultfinding and maintenance
- Reason of Leaving: Contract Position
Mechanical Learner Technician
Mittal Steel
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Condition monitoring
- Vibration analysis
- Oil analysis
- Thermograph
- Conducting daily inspections
- Oil levels
- Water levels
- The condition of mill components e.g. drives, spindles and others
- Coolant PH Level
- Condition of mill rollers
- Faultfinding on mill and its components e.g. Rollers, spindles, drives, couples and others
- Maintenance strategies planning e.g. preventive, corrective, pro-active and design out maintenance.
- Projects
- Water filtration
- Oil skimming
- Strip Lube
- Spindle rig
- I also involved in shutdown maintenance
- Industry: Steel Manufacturing
- Area of Expertise: Condition monitoring, maintenance planning and projects
- Reason for leaving: Learner ship Contract
Education
B-TECH - Mechanical Engineering
UNISA
01-2021
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
01-2004
Matriculated - undefined
Ramaano Mbulaheni Finishing Centre
01-1997
Skills
Project Management
5S and Kaizen
SAP Navigator
Warehouse inventory management
Production material planning
Tribology and Thermography
Vibration Analysis and Balancing
Bearings and Seals
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Mechanical Systems Alignment
Interests
Other Training Information
- Mittal Steel: Tribology and Thermography
- Mittal Steel: Vibration Analysis and Balancing
- Mittal Steel: Electricity Principles
- Mittal Steel: Bearings and Seals
- Mittal Steel: Mechanical Systems Alignment (Drives)
- Mittal Steel: Measuring
- Mittal Steel: Fitting
- Mittal Steel: Welding
- Mittal Steel: Turning and Milling
- Mittal Steel: Job Card and Lockout
- Mittal Steel: Plate Work for Other Trades
- Mittal Steel: Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- Mittal Steel: Induction
- Nissan SA: SAP Navigator
- Nissan SA: Mainframe End User
- Nissan SA: GK & Role of the supervisor
- Nissan SA: SOS and Job Allocation
- Nissan SA: 5S and Kaizen
- Nissan SA: PEDPEP
- Nissan SA: Project Management
- Nissan SA: Product or Brand Development
- Nissan SA: Absentees and Resources Control
- Nissan SA: Disciplinary Procedures
- Nissan SA: Job Observation Procedures
- Nissan SA: ILU Skills Development
- Nissan SA: Business Plan Items and Nissan Way
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Tshivenda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sotho
Intermediate (B1)
Zulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tsonga
Intermediate (B1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 150 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Reduced operational expenses by 5% by streamlining branch operations.
- Reduced lost workdays and recordable incidents to 0 by implementing a safety awareness program.
- Achieved production by completing assembly with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved daily performance which led to daily target achievement.
- Reduced production downtime by 100% through QRQC.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Ndivho Automotive Services
04.2017 - Current
Warehouse Senior Supervisor
Nissan SA
03.2011 - 03.2017
Material Handling QRT and Project Co-ordinator
Nissan SA
08.2010 - 02.2011
Material Handling and Logistics Supervisor
Nissan South Africa
06.2005 - 07.2010
Process Controller
Thorn ford Mushrooms CC
11.2004 - 06.2005
Mechanical Learner Technician
Mittal Steel
03.2003 - 04.2004
Matriculated - undefined
Ramaano Mbulaheni Finishing Centre
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
B-TECH - Mechanical Engineering
UNISA