CLAYTON RANDALL ABRAHAMS
Durban
Summary
Accomplished Production Team Leader at Toyota South Africa Motors, adept in lean process improvement and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives and enhanced quality standards, demonstrating exceptional planning and effective communication. Proven track record in personnel management and continuous improvement, ensuring productivity and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production team leader
Toyota South Africa Motors
10.2021 - Current
- Monitor time & attendance management
- Maintain high safety, health & environmental standards
- Housekeeping (4S)
- Activities in kaizen improvements
- Encourage and develop teamwork
- Defect feedback to production areas
- Equip staff with knowledge, practical skills, and motivate to carry out work-related task
- Stable production and cost management
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on safety protocols and job responsibilities.
- Ensured quality standards were maintained throughout the production process.
- Facilitated problem solving sessions among team members to resolve conflicts or issues.
- Coordinated resources from multiple departments as needed for successful project completion.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining positive relationships.
Production team member
Toyota South Africa Motors
11.2004 - 10.2021
- Monitor time & attendance management
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions concerning new processes or techniques.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to identify and address production abnormalities.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participated in bi-annual QC competition to enhance quality control processes.
Education
B.Com - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
Durban12-2024
Business Incubation Programme - Entrepreneurship
Mancosa / Ignite
Durban 09-2024
Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Alison
02.2024
Microsoft Excel - Beginner to Advanced
Udemy
01.2023
ISO Management System Audit Technique and Best Practice -
Alison
06.2021
AMIC Certificate - Vehicle Assembly
MERSETA
01.2005
Matric -
Umbilo Secondary School
01.2003
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Productivity
- Continuous Improvement
- Planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Workflow optimization
- Personnel management
- Punctual and dependable
- Process improvement
- Lean process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Continuous improvements
- Worker training
- Production error correction
- Teamwork and coordination
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/21/85
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Zulu
- Afrikaans
References
- Mohammed Osman, Toyota South Africa Motors, 0614926472, mosman@toyota.co.za
- Ralf Hadebe, Toyota South Africa Motors, 0734056539, rhadebe@toyota.co.za
Drivinglicence
Code 08
Inhousecourses
- Kiken Yoshi Training and awareness
- Standardized work
- TL Role
- QC Circle Training Course for Leaders and Members
- Ergonomics Level 1
- TJI - Toyota Job Instruction
- TSAM Safety Risk Management
Timeline
Production team leader
Toyota South Africa Motors
10.2021 - Current
Production team member
Toyota South Africa Motors
11.2004 - 10.2021
B.Com - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
Business Incubation Programme - Entrepreneurship
Mancosa / Ignite
Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Alison
Microsoft Excel - Beginner to Advanced
Udemy
ISO Management System Audit Technique and Best Practice -
Alison
AMIC Certificate - Vehicle Assembly
MERSETA
Matric -
Umbilo Secondary School
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