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Education
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References
Certification
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ANDISIWE NOGWAJA

ANDISIWE NOGWAJA

Maintenance Planner
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
2 2021 - Current
  • Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics such as MTTR,MTBF, PM Attainment etc, and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
  • Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Enhanced asset life cycle with thorough analysis of equipment history, failure modes, and cost factors.
  • Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
  • Developed annual budgets for maintenance expenditures based on historical data and projected needs, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Maintaining Maintenance Legal Files.
  • Recording and submitting Maintenance personnel time sheets to payroll.

STAND IN MAINTENANCE MANAGER

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Maintenance Trainee

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
02.2020 - 02.2021

Work Integrated Learning P1:


  • Cleaned and lubricated mechanical systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes by organizing tools and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools effectively to identify equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
  • Inspected systems and equipment to identify unscheduled maintenance and repair needs.
  • Maintained detailed logs and accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
  • Expedited troubleshooting efforts by accurately documenting equipment performance and maintenance activities.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.


Work Integrated Learning P2:


  • Assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of projects within specified deadlines and budget
  • Coordinate project activities and tasks, ensuring adherence to project timelines
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies
  • Prepare and present project status reports to management and project teams
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and meeting minutes
  • Compile lessons learned and contributed to the continuous improvement of project management processes
  • Customer Drawings verification.

Education

ADVANCED DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

UNISA
Current -

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
04.2021 -

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) - undefined

MOLLY BLACKBURN SS SCHOOL
12.2016 - undefined

Skills

Interpersonal

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References

  • MAINTENANCE MANAGER: MR. J NIEUWENHUYSE, Feltex Automotive Trim, 083 561 4961, jnieuwenhuyse@gmail.com
  • PROJECTS MANAGER: MR. L SPEELMAN, Feltex Automotive Trim, 083 537 6116 / 041 407 4432, lulamas@feltex.co.za

Certification

Core Tools 1: APQP, FMEA & PPAP

Timeline

ADVANCED DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

UNISA
Current -

STAND IN MAINTENANCE MANAGER

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
11.2023 - 03.2024

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
04.2021 -

Maintenance Trainee

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
02.2020 - 02.2021

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) - undefined

MOLLY BLACKBURN SS SCHOOL
12.2016 - undefined

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

FELTEX AUTOMOTIVE TRIM
2 2021 - Current
ANDISIWE NOGWAJAMaintenance Planner