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Bantu Tonisi

Blown Film Extrusion And PET Sheet Extrusion
Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced team leader skilled in directing workgroups, developing strategies, providing training, setting goals, and obtaining valuable team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effectively communicating goals and vision. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder adept at navigating challenges and fostering collaboration. Organized team leader prioritizing building positive rapport, inspiring trust, and guiding teams towards achieving organizational goals. Strong facilitation skills for cross-departmental work with co-management and top-level leadership. Proven track record as an excellent trainer and mentor. Dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and driving business success. Talented team leader approaching tasks with diplomacy and friendliness. Committed to employee training and creating a supportive work environment. Hardworking team player with extensive experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Team Leader

Mpact Versapak
07.2016 - 02.2025
  • Overseeing that operators produce sheets to the specified widths and gauge as per works order
  • Minimizing scrap levels on startups and during production run and change overs
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Overseeing the grinding department smooth and efficient running with minimal contamination on cleanups and change overs
  • Rigid Thermoforming
  • Overseeing final product is to the customers request
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
  • Production is packed in correct quantities and in correct boxes, and stacked in correct amount on pallets
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Supervisor

Henrose Plastics
01.2012 - 06.2016

SUPERVISOR

  • In charge of extrusion department, 25 people that I supervise, working under me
  • Blow Film production
  • Production of Foam Film and Seal products, Shrink sheets and Bailer Bags and Carrier Bags

TEAM LEADER

  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Extrusion of film according to work ticket specifications and measurements, raw material, usage stock taking and master batch
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Shift Supervisor

Ecopak
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Overseeing of processes in the extrusion department, adhering to specifications on the job card
  • Efficient running of the bag making department
  • Making sure bags are packed according to correct weight and sizes

Junior Chemist / Lab Technician

Sasol Polymers (PTSC)
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Testing of samples for technical services as per customer complaints
  • Trial running of polymer samples/ batches to coincide with the Poly 2 and Poly 3 departments, Physical tests of plastic properties and mechanical of film
  • Pressing and Milling of moulding grades and samples
  • Test method validation and methods, Customer visits and on site trouble shooting and problem solving
  • Warehouse management and Raw material management
  • Knowing exactly how much raw material is used
  • Scrap level maintenance in relation to material used

Extruder Operator / Assistant Supervisor

Leader Packaging
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Team Leader: Extrusion of film according to work ticket specifications and measurements, raw material, usage stock taking and master batch
  • SUPERVISOR: In charge of extrusion department, 12 people that I supervise, working under me
  • Blow Film production
  • Production of Foam Film and Seal products, Shrink sheets and Bailer Bags and Carrier Bags

Packer

Railit Total Transportation
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Doing stock control, packing, in charge of despatching and receiving of goods
  • Also doing housekeeping

Education

Standard -

Alphandale S.S.S
12-1999

Basic Film Extrusion

Plastics Federation of South Africa
12-2004

NQF Level 3

Plastics Federation of South Africa
03-2007

NQF Level 3 Bar Mag Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa
10-2009

NQF Level 3 Dr Collin Co-ex Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa
10-2009

NQF Level 3 Macchi Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa
10-2009

Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Team building

  • Client service

  • Coaching

  • Employee evaluation

Certification

Basic Film Extrusion

Timeline

Basic Film Extrusion

01-2024

Team Leader

Mpact Versapak
07.2016 - 02.2025

Supervisor

Henrose Plastics
01.2012 - 06.2016

Shift Supervisor

Ecopak
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bar mag Film Extruder

10-2009

Dr Collin co-ex film Extruder

10-2009

Macchi Film Extruder

10-2009

Crespi Film Extruder

03-2007

Junior Chemist / Lab Technician

Sasol Polymers (PTSC)
01.2005 - 01.2010

Extruder Operator / Assistant Supervisor

Leader Packaging
01.2000 - 01.2004

Packer

Railit Total Transportation
01.1998 - 01.2000

Standard -

Alphandale S.S.S

Basic Film Extrusion

Plastics Federation of South Africa

NQF Level 3

Plastics Federation of South Africa

NQF Level 3 Bar Mag Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa

NQF Level 3 Dr Collin Co-ex Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa

NQF Level 3 Macchi Film Extruder

Plastics Federation of South Africa
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