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Andrew Koloane

Andrew Koloane

Production
Guateng,Gauteng

Summary

Dear Sir / Madam

High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.

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.

Offering wealth of experience in maintaining proper product rotations and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Background in business management with additional training in distribution and team building. Works well within union or nonunion environments.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

ALTECH
Matola, Maputo
02.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Production Manager

Bushveld Minerals
Witbank, Emalahleni
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.

Whel Plant Manager

Cast Products South Africa
Guateng
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Analysis and Improvement Superintendednt

South 32 Metalloys
Guateng
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Production Execution Superintendent

Hillside Aluminium
Richards Bay
12.2012 - 06.2017
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Staff Engineer

Maaden Aluminium
Al Khobar
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
  • Start Up and Commissioning
  • Training of new Personnel
  • Green tagging of new machinery, equipment andtools

Production Superintendent

09.2004 - 12.2011
  • Oversaw workforce of 120 employees in manufacturing department.
  • Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
  • Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.

Production Superintendent

ADP
Richards Bay
09.2003 - 09.2004
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.

Production Supervisor

Hillside Aluminium
Richards Bay
07.1998 - 09.2003
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.

Specialist Process

Hillside Aluminium
Richards Bay
01.1997 - 06.1998
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
  • Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
  • Monitored and reported on process performance to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Analyzed process flows and identified areas of improvement to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Production Technician

Hillside Aluminium
Richards Bay
05.1995 - 12.1996
  • Implemented and maintained quality control systems to verify product compliance.
  • Adjusted process parameters to optimize product quality and production rates.
  • Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Managed quality assurance initiatives.
  • Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Logistics Supervisor

01.1994 - 03.1995
  • I feel certain that the skills I have gained throughout my career will be of value to you and your organization
  • Thank you for taking the time to read through my application in regards to the position advertised by your company.

Education

High School Diploma -

Phefeni Secondary State School
Gauteng

Pre Technicians Course - Mechanical Engineering

Tecnikon North West

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Mangosuthu Technikon
Durban

National Higher Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Technikon Witwatersrand
Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce - Commercial

University of South Africa
Durban

MBA - Business Leadership

University of South Africa
Pretoria

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Production
  • Budgeting
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • HR and IR
  • Budget Management
  • Production Planning
  • Procedure Optimization
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Line Organization
  • Cost Reduction
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Quality Control
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team Development
  • Production Line Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Safety Management
  • Production Optimization
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Logistics
  • Experienced in Production Scheduling
  • Operations Management
  • Raw Materials Handling
  • Shift Checklists
  • Continuous Improvement Processes
  • KPI Tracking
  • Cost Control
  • Materials Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Optimizing Production Output
  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Staff Management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Technical Specifications

Additional Information

  • BD CREATIVE

Certification

  • Advanced Project Management
  • Mechanical Maintenance Training - Eskom College
  • Maintenance Awareness Program - Wilge Power Station
  • Specialized Aluminum Process - Institute Paul Heriot
  • Leadership Self and Teams - I Campus
  • Management Development Program - BMS

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 employees in the development of Project HALO.

Work Availability

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Quote

The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr

Software

MS PROJECTS

MS EXCELL

Languages

Tswana
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Zulu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Interests

Reading

Outdoors

Running

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Consultant

ALTECH
02.2024 - Current

Production Manager

Bushveld Minerals
07.2022 - 03.2023

Whel Plant Manager

Cast Products South Africa
09.2021 - 07.2022

Analysis and Improvement Superintendednt

South 32 Metalloys
07.2017 - 07.2021

Production Execution Superintendent

Hillside Aluminium
12.2012 - 06.2017

Staff Engineer

Maaden Aluminium
02.2012 - 12.2012

Production Superintendent

09.2004 - 12.2011

Production Superintendent

ADP
09.2003 - 09.2004

Production Supervisor

Hillside Aluminium
07.1998 - 09.2003

Specialist Process

Hillside Aluminium
01.1997 - 06.1998

Production Technician

Hillside Aluminium
05.1995 - 12.1996

Logistics Supervisor

01.1994 - 03.1995

High School Diploma -

Phefeni Secondary State School

Pre Technicians Course - Mechanical Engineering

Tecnikon North West

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Mangosuthu Technikon

National Higher Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Technikon Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Commerce - Commercial

University of South Africa

MBA - Business Leadership

University of South Africa
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