Choolwe Milimo Mudenda
Lusaka
Summary
Strategically minded professional who is enthusiastic about taking on challenging objectives and optimising operations. a resourceful leader with expertise in cost controls, Lean Manufacturing principals and employee training. With an over 10 year track record success in supply chain operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementation Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
Lusaka
04.2024 - Current
- Review all company-registered users, vendors, and technicians to determine requirements regarding Variable Industrial Costs (VIC), Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), and Variable Logistics Cost (VLC).
- Creation, execution, and monthly review of all VIC, VLC, and ZBB actuals against the budget.
- Source and procure agricultural raw materials for brewing (barley, sorghum, cassava) from Zambian local farmers.
- Implementation of production supply security projects and contracts, such as renewable energy and water supply.
- Work with zone category managers to finalize contracts with competitive pricing, and sustain supplier relationships.
Plant Manager
AB-InBev Namibia Welwitschia Brewery
Okahandja
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Responsible for creating, planning, and implementing the strategic direction of the Brewery in line with AB InBev Zone strategy through Voyager Plant Optimization.
- Driving all legal, mandatory safety, and environmental compliance across the Brewery.
- Management of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), with a focus on optimization of daily production and achieving service level.
- Reduce costs by eliminating material waste and optimizing productivity. CAPEX needs analysis, support, and project completion timelines.
- Driving engagement with frontline team members on programs to improve team dynamics, agility, and problem-solving using ITFs, DMAIC, and Lean Manufacturing.
Technical Services Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
Lusaka
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Overseeing all utility operations in the brewery, namely steam generation, water treatment, electricity reticulation, refrigeration, carbon dioxide collection, and compressed air supply.
- Optimization of maintenance spending through zero-based budgeting (ZBB).
- Autonomous operations to improve machine lifespan as well as Preventative and Predictive maintenance.
- Managing critical equipment spares to ensure minimal downtime for operations.
VPO Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
Lusaka
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Co-ordinate Voyager Plant Optimisation (VPO) for the Brewery: Safety, Quality, People, Maintenance, Logistics, and Environment pillars to ensure a continuous improvement process.
- Use effective loss and waste to identify gaps, and use Lean problem-solving tools for effective loop closure.
- Identify and develop Value Add (VA) initiatives for efficiency improvements and process waste reduction.
Engineering Trainee
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
Lusaka
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepare and review utilities usage reports, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending engineering solutions.
- Maintenance and monitoring of high voltage switchgear at the Brewery substation (11 kV/0.4 kV).
- Maintenance of instrumentation and automation controls (SIEMENS S7) equipment for the entire brewery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia09-2012
Skills
- SCRUM Master/Product Owner
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Problem solving-White Belt
- Total Quality Management
Affiliations
- Novice baker
- Movie Critic
- Swimming
- Travel
Certification
- Gordon Institute of Business Science-Management Development Program and Organizational leadership Certificate.
- SCRUM INC. SCRUM Master and Product owner Certificate.
- Wharton University of Pennsylvania-Mastering Finance Fundamentals (Understanding the role of EBITDA and Cash Flow in Business Organization).
- Columbia Business School-Implementing Winning Strategies Certificate.
Languages
English
First Language
Associations
- Engineering Institute of Zambia-Professional Member
References
Lusa Sikwese
AB-InBev Africa Zone Packaging Manager
+260 964 499 122
+27 81 842 4221
lusakosks2@gmail.com
Lusa.Sikwese@za.ab-inbev.com
References
Caroline Murangi
General Manager: Group Human Resources
NovaNam (Pty) Limited
+264 235 9286
caromurangi@gmail.com
References
Esther L. Chibwe
Lead Managing Consultant
Litpath Consultancy
+260 978 829 078
litpathconsultancy@gmail.com
lwamfwe@gmail.com
Timeline
Implementation Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
04.2024 - Current
Plant Manager
AB-InBev Namibia Welwitschia Brewery
02.2021 - 01.2024
Technical Services Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
01.2020 - 01.2021
VPO Manager
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
10.2016 - 12.2019
Engineering Trainee
Zambian Breweries Plc (AB-InBev)
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Gordon Institute of Business Science-Management Development Program and Organizational leadership Certificate.
- SCRUM INC. SCRUM Master and Product owner Certificate.
- Wharton University of Pennsylvania-Mastering Finance Fundamentals (Understanding the role of EBITDA and Cash Flow in Business Organization).
- Columbia Business School-Implementing Winning Strategies Certificate.
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Zambia
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