David Muller
Production Manager
Cape Town
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 29 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Stores and Logistics Manager
Commuter Transport Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Played instrumental role in successful integration of acquired businesses, seamlessly incorporating their logistics operations into existing workflows.
- Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies such as warehouse automation systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Coordinated dispatching of 2 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
Production Manager
Macadams International
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
Production Manager
Commuter Transport Engineering
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies such as warehouse automation systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Played an instrumental role in the successful integration of acquired businesses, seamlessly incorporating their logistics operations into existing workflows.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
Operations Manager
Ikamfa Rainbo Projects
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Company closed down
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Operations Manager
Transnet Engineering
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Retrenchment
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Optimized supply chain operations through strategic vendor partnerships and efficient logistics planning.
- Implemented quality control systems that boosted overall product consistency and reliability.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
Operations Manager
Transnet Engineering
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Promotion
- Optimized supply chain operations through strategic vendor partnerships and efficient logistics planning.
- Implemented quality control systems that boosted overall product consistency and reliability.
Night Shift Manager
Carl Zeiss
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Resignation
- Developed new scripts and guidelines for team members, resulting in more consistent messaging and better overall communication with customers.
- Improved response times for customer inquiries with efficient ticketing system management and prioritization techniques.
Warehouse Manager
Franklin Electric
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Resignation
- Managed budget effectively by negotiating vendor contracts and optimizing resource allocation.
- Implemented preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime and repair costs.
Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
06.2004 - 12.2007
- Resignation
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
Production Planner
Transnet Engineering
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Promotion
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring production schedules and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent tracking of orders and proactive communication with stakeholders.
- Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting and close collaboration with suppliers.
- Supported new product introductions by collaborating with engineering and quality teams during prototype development stages.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
Welder
Transnet Engineering
08.1995 - 01.2002
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Education
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Princeton Senior Secondary School
Cape Towm12.1994
Welding Certification Red Seal (1998) - Welding Technology
Trade Tested
Transnet Engineering10.1998
Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Logistics) Materials Management (2004 - 2006) - Supply Chain
SAPICS
Johannesburg 05.2006
Managing poor performance and incapacity Business presentations skills (2005) -
Bruniquel and Associates
Johannesburg 08.2005
Warehouse management (SAP) (2003) -
Transnet Engineering (SAP)
Pretoria10.2003
Production planning (SAP) (2003) -
Transnet Engineering
Pretoria08.2003
Skills
SAPSales and Distribution (SAP)Warehouse Management (SAP)SYSPROACCPAC
Customer Service Skills
Work Delegation
Continuous Improvement
Mentoring and training
Operational management
Procurement Management
Warehouse Management
ERP System Proficiency
Staff Management
Inventory Management
Materials Management
Accomplishments
- Implemented new warehouse management system - Lean lift
- Innovative productivity enhancements at Transnet - RF scanning system
- Supplied Botswana with 3 train sets as per the SLA and schedule.
Roles And Responsibilities
Operational planning
Stock control
Receiving and packing stock away.
Ensuring solid controls in place to balance stock levels.
Monitoring and evaluating quality of stock.
Oversee picking, packing and distribution activities.
Overseeing stock control and processing orders; ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met; carrying out responsibilities for the use of automated and computerised systems.
Stock value managed at Transnet was R94 million with approximately 5000 line items whereas stock value managed at Franklin Electric was R 64 million with approximately 29 000 line items.
Keeping stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements; producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Planned the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and organising special requirements for certain stock, such as fragile products.
Delivered and fulfilled objectives and directions from the operations headquarters.
Ensure that all production targets are met.
Actively participate in production planning activities.
Ensure that all projects are undertaken within budget and on time.
Maintain within specific guidelines for production efficiency, profitability.
Meet daily with team to discuss progress on all projects.(Video conference calls)
Ensure that completed projects meet the specification and predetermined internal quality standards.
Provide feedback to management.
Oversee overall management, planning and controls of daily activities.
Scheduling, organise, coordinate and have general oversight of all activities.
Risk Management
Mitigating risks relating to a safe and healthy working environment and conditions.
Checking product quality according to stringent standards.
Financial Management
Developed Capex budget and plan for logistics department annually, assisting depot and technical in budgeting process.
Ensured spend according to allocated budget by implementing controls by weekly team meetings.
Check production expenditure to determine whether any wastage occurred and ensured spend according to allocated budgets.
Responsible for the cost effective purchasing and sourcing of products and services that will ensure the company’s financial objectives are met by:
Comparative market analysis of prices and negotiations.
Correct specification of product quality and price.
Auditing goods received (invoicing to ensure correct pricing)
Checking shipment when they arrive to ensure that orders has been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Tracking the status of requisitions contracts and orders.
Performing buying duties when necessary.
Controlling costs of own department.
Monitoring minimum stock levels of items purchased specified.
Stakeholder Management Customer Service
Liaised with service providers, production teams and planners to ensure adequate stock for production activities; also had to plan for special instances, e.g. fragile stock.
As Logistics Manager - provided updated reports in terms of engineering changes related to products to Business Manager, stock losses, material shortages, month end sales and also delivery of goods to customers.
Responded to and dealt with customer communication by email, fax, telephone and monthly meetings.
Participated in weekly stakeholder meetings to provide progress updates on SLA agreements.
Visit customers to monitor the quality of service they are receiving.
People Management Development
Managed team of 26 employees with 2 supervisors as direct reports and the remainder were indirect reports.
Dealt with full spectrum of HR function in Logistics Department including recruitment, training and discipline.
Motivated, organised and encouraged teamwork within the department to ensure set productivity targets are met.
Trained staff and monitored their performance and progress; communicated with other departments, staff groups and customers; Coaching and develop subordinates and monitor their performance.
Briefed team leaders on the issues for that particular day; ensuring the health, safety, housekeeping and security of the work environment; overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Ensuring that staff adheres to company policies, procedures, processes and systems.
Applying effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods to achieve desired results.
Ensuring that department meets deadline and targets
Managed Field Service Team.
National Consignment Stores
Provided after sales service to facilitate provision and access to products within close proximity to clients.
Replenishing of stores and regular stock takes to ensure store maintained stock accuracy.
Skills Attributes
- Leadership abilities
- The ability to work logically and systematically, with good time management.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally whilst offering creative solutions.
- The ability to work with people at different levels.
- IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data.
- Flexibility and the ability to manage change.
- Technical background and knowledge.
- Team player
- Energetic
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team; excellent communication skills; negotiation skills; a positive attitude to continued learning.
- I can work under pressure; I’m reliable, goal orientated business orientated and supportive
- Honest and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Problem solving
- Willing to stretch extra hours to complete assigned work.
- Planning and organising.
- Time management
Identity No
740112 5080 088
Personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Criminal Record: Clear
- Marital Status: Married
Driver License Code
08
References
- Transnet Engineering (Pretoria), National Operations Manager, Mr.Boney Susan, 083 280 0027
- Transnet Engineering (Cape Town), Business Manager, Karen Damon, 083 390 0994
- Commuter Transport Engineering, Human Resources Manager, Marius Giani, 063 271 9471
Projects
1064 Transnet New Locomotives Botswana manufactured and supplied passenger train sets. CEAR manufactured and supplied passenger train set. PRASA refurbished Coaches Premier Class train set and metro suburban coaches.
Timeline
Stores and Logistics Manager
Commuter Transport Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2023
Production Manager
Macadams International
02.2020 - 06.2022
Production Manager
Commuter Transport Engineering
09.2018 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
Ikamfa Rainbo Projects
04.2017 - 08.2018
Operations Manager
Transnet Engineering
03.2015 - 03.2017
Operations Manager
Transnet Engineering
05.2012 - 02.2015
Night Shift Manager
Carl Zeiss
03.2010 - 04.2012
Warehouse Manager
Franklin Electric
01.2008 - 02.2010
Logistics Manager
Transnet Engineering
06.2004 - 12.2007
Production Planner
Transnet Engineering
01.2002 - 05.2004
Welder
Transnet Engineering
08.1995 - 01.2002
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Princeton Senior Secondary School
Welding Certification Red Seal (1998) - Welding Technology
Trade Tested
Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Logistics) Materials Management (2004 - 2006) - Supply Chain
SAPICS
Managing poor performance and incapacity Business presentations skills (2005) -
Bruniquel and Associates
Warehouse management (SAP) (2003) -
Transnet Engineering (SAP)
Production planning (SAP) (2003) -
Transnet Engineering