Danwor Stanfliet
Cape Town
Summary
Operations manager with over 25 years in manufacturing and retail. Led initiatives that improved efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Implemented quality management systems and continuous improvement strategies, optimizing operational performance. Experienced in team development, supplier negotiation, and supply chain management.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations manager
Oupa Gawie's Biltong and Braai Meat
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of butchery, ensuring efficient shop performance and high levels of customer service.
- Monitored daily sales, expenses, and stock movement, proactively addressed operational concerns.
- Handled daily operational issues and made quick decisions to keep the shop running smoothly.
- Supervised, supported and motivated staff, including allocating daily duties and managing work schedules.
- Managed purchasing of meat, packaging, cleaning products and other shop requirements.
- Sourced and negotiated with suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and regularly compared prices and product quality.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders according to customer demand and sales requirements.
- Monitored stock rotation, wastage and product availability to reduce unnecessary losses.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food handling were maintained throughout the shop.
- Assisted with customer queries and complaints, resolving issues professionally and maintaining good customer relationships.
- Worked closely with the team to maintain product presentation, service standards and overall shop performance.
QC Inspection and Distribution Supervisor
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed QMS compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
- Conducted audits for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, and ISO 145001.
- Led industrialization of new projects, facilitating successful integration of new parts, technologies, and PPAP runs into production processes.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, fire, and security requirements.
- Achieved annual profitability targets by overseeing commercial performance and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and reported budget vs. actuals bi-annually to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Built trusted client relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and private hosts.
Production Supervisor
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Executed disciplinary actions and performance reviews to address performance gaps and align with KPIs.
- Built and retained high-performing teams through coaching and development.
- Implemented 20 key and 5S standards to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, conducted bi-annual stock takes, and implemented FIFO to optimize stock management.
Supply Chain Coordinator & Consumables Buyer
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Coordinated procurement and strengthened supplier relationships to ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Analyzed spending to identify cost-saving opportunities, enhancing budget efficiency.
- Developed and updated Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy in production planning.
- Aligned manufacturing output with market demand.
Production Team Leader
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Led production team in daily operations and workflow management, ensuring efficient process execution.
- Resolved employee and production issues by implementing effective solutions, preventing resource waste and maintaining production schedules.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to maximize operational performance and minimize downtime.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance production flow.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Production Assistant
Parmalat
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Coordinated production schedules and workflows for dairy processing to optimize operations.
- Prepared materials for production runs according to specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies to maintain seamless production flow.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to ensure product compliance.
- Recorded production activities and reported discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured compliance with production safety regulations.
Inventory Controller (Contract)
Robertson Winery
01.1999 - 01.1999
- Managed inventory levels for wine products and raw materials.
- Coordinated stock rotations to maintain quality and freshness standards.
- Conducted regular physical counts of inventory and reconciled with computer generated reports.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory through investigation and analysis.
- Investigated root causes of discrepancies between physical count results and system data.
- Improved warehouse organization to facilitate easier access to inventory. to optimize space and accessibility.
Education
National Certificate - Financial Management
Stellenbosch College
01-1997
Bachelor - Business Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Labour Relations Certificate -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Skills
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Production Management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Distribution & Logistics
- KPI monitoring
- Quality standards
- Quality auditing
- VDA 63 VDA 65
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Waste reduction
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Leadership & Team Management
- Team leadership
- Performance management
- Problem solving
- Inventory & Materials Management
- Supply chain management
- Performance management
Certification
Certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor, Qualified Product Auditor (VDA 6.5), Automotive Core Tools Certification (APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA), Leadership Development Programme
Professional Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided in this resume is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Danwor Stanfliet
Timeline
Operations manager
Oupa Gawie's Biltong and Braai Meat
01.2024 - Current
QC Inspection and Distribution Supervisor
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2019 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2008 - 01.2019
Supply Chain Coordinator & Consumables Buyer
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2003 - 01.2008
Production Team Leader
NGK Ceramics South Africa Pty
01.2000 - 01.2003
Production Assistant
Parmalat
01.1999 - 01.2000
Inventory Controller (Contract)
Robertson Winery
01.1999 - 01.1999
National Certificate - Financial Management
Stellenbosch College
Bachelor - Business Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Labour Relations Certificate -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)