Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Wayne Jackson

Factory Manager
Krugersdorp

Summary

Skilled Production Worker offering 30+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. History of completing safe, accurate and physically-challenging work. Repairs and maintain controls and equipment to achieve performance objectives in routine and special gas collection tasks. Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Industrious Factory Manager with expertise in inventory management, production management and business development. Hardworking and punctual leader bringing 7 years of hands-on experience overseeing facility activities and coordinating with sales and business development department to fulfill market demands. Proficient in Syspro & microsoft office paired with outstanding communication and time management abilities. Smoothly direct employees carrying out all operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Manager

COMFORT CREATIONS
03.2017 - Current
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
  • Reduced machine downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Streamlined inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and improved cost control.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Facilitated open communication between all factory departments, leading to increased collaboration and more efficient problemsolving.

Warehouse Manager

Furniture For Africa
06.2002 - 03.2017
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Facilitated smooth expansion of warehouse space to accommodate business growth, overseeing construction projects and integration of new systems.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
  • Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
  • Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

Warehouse Manager

Minco International
04.1999 - 05.2001
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
  • Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.

Warehouse Manager

Loreal Cosmetics
01.1990 - 02.1999
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Facilitated smooth expansion of warehouse space to accommodate business growth, overseeing construction projects and integration of new systems.
  • Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.

Education

No Degree - Warehouse Management

Damelin
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of VARIOUS PROJECTS .
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

Factory Manager

COMFORT CREATIONS
03.2017 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Furniture For Africa
06.2002 - 03.2017

No Degree - Warehouse Management

Damelin
04.2001 -

Warehouse Manager

Minco International
04.1999 - 05.2001

Warehouse Manager

Loreal Cosmetics
01.1990 - 02.1999
Wayne JacksonFactory Manager