Alex Scherf
Head Of Production
Linbro Park,GP
Summary
Production management professional, knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Production
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
04.2022 - Current
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Boilermaking, Painting, Plasma Dept. Manager
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Painting and Plasma Dept. Manager
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- My team consisted of 13 people
Paint Department Manager
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Supervised staff of 5 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Implemented an across the board training process so that everyone knew why their job was important and what happened when they did not do it right.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Industrial Spray Painter
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to surfaces using sprayer methods.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
Cleaner
CashAccSys
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Education
Management
Self Educated
Johannesburg 06.2002 - Current
Skills
Manufacturing management
Production optimization
Assembly and production
Customer Response
Staff Management
Cause and effect analysis
Equipment operation
Training skills
Strong leadership abilities
Production planning
Timely safety audits
Accomplishments
- Youngest person to manage more than one department only to go onto managing the entire production line
- Achieved a far better understanding of time spent on jobs which solved our pricing issues by introducing Turbo Time (job tracking software) for all jobs done within my production line.
- Proficiently supervised 7 production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Implementation of a small team system for staff management that almost doubled our production and cut my working day in half. The time was quickly filled there after.
- Creating a fully functional interdepartmental production line.
Timeline
Head of Production
CashAccSys
04.2022 - Current
Boilermaking, Painting, Plasma Dept. Manager
CashAccSys
04.2021 - 01.2022
Painting and Plasma Dept. Manager
CashAccSys
07.2019 - 02.2020
Paint Department Manager
CashAccSys
01.2019 - 06.2019
Industrial Spray Painter
CashAccSys
06.2018 - 12.2018
Cleaner
CashAccSys
01.2018 - 05.2018
Management
Self Educated
06.2002 - Current