Dineo Mashiane

• Maintained a clean, organized workspace, adhering to company guidelines for hygiene and safety standards.
• Consistently met or exceeded daily productivity targets through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve any product or operational issues that arose during the packaging process.
• Verified packages met safety and security standards to reduce damage or errors in transit.
• Assembled packages according to meet specific customer requirements.
• Maintained high-quality standards for packaged products, conducting regular quality checks and addressing issues promptly.
• Collaborated with production teams to synchronize packaging operations, maximizing overall output.
• Achieved faster order fulfillment with improved workflow management and team coordination.
• Demonstrated flexibility by adapting readily to changes in production schedules or priorities, maintaining productivity during periods of high demand or unexpected challenges.
• Enhanced packaging efficiency by implementing automated systems and streamlined processes.
• Participated in continuous improvement programs, suggesting several successful modifications.
• Coordinated with shipping department to streamline order fulfillment, improving customer satisfaction.
• Balanced multiple packaging projects, demonstrating effective prioritization skills.
• Optimized packaging materials usage, cutting costs without compromising on quality.
• Assisted in design of new packaging, contributing to more appealing product presentation.
• Adapted quickly to new packaging technologies, keeping operations modern and efficient.
• Facilitated team meetings to discuss improvements in packaging processes.
• Reduced waste by implementing sustainable packaging practices.
• Implement and maintain all Color and quality standards for national brands proof or preliminary layout for errors and make
  corrections
• Develop packs for innovation and translate the prototype concept into a fully commercialized packaged, working
  Closely with AVI marketing and supplier.
• Create new and maintain die line data base for new packaging design.
• Obtain die line and factory packaging sample for suppliers
• Create mock ups samples for departmental approval
• Drawing up of complete and accurate packaging and Product material specification
• Ensure that correct specifications are loaded along with artwork setup.
• Artwork management between marketing and printer Contract proofs/Online dates
• Responsible for artwork management of new and amended product packaging initiatives.
• Pre-production meetings to facilitate
  communication between design agency and printer in order to ensure print expectations are provided at online approvals
• Attend online press approvals to ensure that all is aligned and sign out packaging layout and design.

• Maintain a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Conducting test bakery for new products.
• Conducting factory trials for new products.
• Report writing of factory trials
• Conducting shelf life analysis of new & existing products.
• Shelf life tests include checking for moisture, color, texture, packet length and mass.
• Shelf life report writing

**Communications
**Mathematics
**Personal Safety & Consumer Safety
**Food Safety & Quality Control
**Handling of Raw Material
**Principle of Heating & Cooling
**Teamwork, Problem Solving, First Line Maintenance
**Mixing & Dough Making
**Dough Forming
**Baking
**Packing

The course prepares the candidate for senior positions in the industry, by providing a better understanding of following elements of:

**Business Management, and aspects of packaging that impact on the economy of the country.