Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
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CHUMANI NTLALE

Production Team Leader
Centurion,GP

Summary

Competent Production Team Leader with solid background in leading production teams to meet operational goals. Proven ability to optimize workflows and implement process improvements. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Production Team Leader

DSM-Firmenich
09.2025 - Current
  • Lead and supervise a team of 9 production operators, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate daily production activities to meet production targets, quality standards, and operational deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and HR to ensure seamless operations.
  • Implemented a revised shift pattern, reducing overtime by 24 hours per person across a team of 36 operators, resulting in significant cost saving.
  • Introduced production process log sheets to improve performance tracking, accountability, and shift handovers.
  • Enhanced team performance through improved structure, communication, and operational discipline.

SCADA Operator

Bushveld Electrolyte Company
12.2022 - Current
  • Operate and monitor SCADA systems in a R100 million Vanadium electrolyte plant.
  • Train and supervise new production staff on safe and efficient operations.
  • Review and improve SOPs for plant processes.
  • Ensure production targets and safety protocols are consistently met.
  • Drive process optimization initiatives.

DCS Board Operator

PetroSA
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Monitored and controlled 10 utility processes using SCADA/DCS systems.
  • Coordinated plant operations during startups and shutdowns.
  • Maintained steam and water quality using LIMS.
  • Generated work requests and process reports on SAP PM.
  • Liaised with multiple departments for seamless operations.

Senior Process Controller (Power Plant)

PetroSA
01.2012 - 05.2018
  • Operated high-capacity boilers and turbines (110MW generation).
  • Managed demineralization units and preventative activities.
  • Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.

Senior Process Controller (Raw Water Treatment)

PetroSA
03.2009 - 12.2011
  • Operated water treatment systems including clarifiers, filters, and dosing units.
  • Supervised contractors and ensured safety compliance.

Senior Process Controller

PetroSA
01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Operated Fischer-Tropsch reactor and managed safe shutdowns and troubleshooting.

Projects Technician

Karbochem Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2007
  • Prepared specifications, managed procurement, and coordinated project activities.

Production Team Leader

Karbochem Pty Ltd
10.2004 - 06.2007
  • Supervised 8 plant operators and led process improvement initiatives.

Acting Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Karbochem Pty Ltd
04.2003 - 09.2004
  • Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities aligned with production goals.

Education

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Peninsula Technikon
Bellville

No Degree - Generic Management

Apexu
Sandton, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Production planning

Team motivation

Continuous improvements

Incidents management

Work scheduling

Cost reduction strategies

Resource tracking

Teamwork and collaboration

Contamination prevention

Software

Sphera

SAP ECC

Certification

Assessor (EWSETA)

Timeline

Production Team Leader

DSM-Firmenich
09.2025 - Current

SCADA Operator

Bushveld Electrolyte Company
12.2022 - Current

DCS Board Operator

PetroSA
06.2018 - 08.2021

Senior Process Controller (Power Plant)

PetroSA
01.2012 - 05.2018

Senior Process Controller (Raw Water Treatment)

PetroSA
03.2009 - 12.2011

Senior Process Controller

PetroSA
01.2008 - 02.2009

Projects Technician

Karbochem Pty Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2007

Production Team Leader

Karbochem Pty Ltd
10.2004 - 06.2007

Acting Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Karbochem Pty Ltd
04.2003 - 09.2004

No Degree - Generic Management

Apexu
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Peninsula Technikon

References

Available upon request

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