Buhle Ntsalaze
Head Of Department: Process Engineering
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven track record of taking on additional responsibilities to meet my teams and organisational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
HOD: Process Engineering
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2022 - Current
- Leading a Department with 36 employees and 10 Direct reports.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Process Engineer- Stock Preparation
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Designed and executed experiments to successfully industrialise multi-million rand projects.
- Reduced scrap costs by 40% through conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
EXplore Tires Trainee Program
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Completed 2 International Assignments (Global Business Assignment, Manufacturing & Engineering Assignment)
- Developed strong working relationships with fellow trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment, in a multi-national team.
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 07.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2023 - 12.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
MANCOSA
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Team management
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking
Calm under pressure
Excellent communication
Microsoft Office
Customer service
Current Function - Responsibilities
- Ensuring Production Quality - Implementing and maintaining processes that produce products that meet required quality objectives.
- Ensuring that Equipment, Tooling & Process requirements are aligned and at a suitable standard for achieving product requirements.
- Cycle optimization, containment, and corrective actions to reduce scrap.
- Formulating and executing production engineering strategies to optimise quality and reduce cost.
- Defining and managing KPIs that are aligned with the company’s objectives.
- Advice to the management regarding process capability and future product portfolio planning.
- Mentoring, coaching, and guiding problem-solving.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
MANCOSA
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
01.2023 - 12.2023
HOD: Process Engineering
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2022 - Current
Process Engineer- Stock Preparation
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2021
EXplore Tires Trainee Program
Continental Tyres South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2017
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
07.2012 - 04.2016
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