Andrew Koloane

reamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• 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.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
• Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
• Championed continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for effective kproject management techniques.
• Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.

Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.

• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• 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.
• Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
• Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain high standards of finished products, resulting in fewer customer returns.
• Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying areas of waste and developing strategies to reduce it.

• Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Coached team members on effective problem-solving techniques, empowering them to drive improvements independently.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Conducted thorough quality checks on incoming shipments, identifying discrepancies or damages early in the supply chain process.
• Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Ensured timely order fulfillment, coordinating with production teams to prioritize tasks.
• Optimized space utilization within the warehouse, rearranging materials as needed to maximize storage capacity.
• Reduced material waste by closely monitoring usage and optimizing storage conditions.