Donald Makofane

• Business process standardization and optimization projects
• Successful change management leadership during Covid-19 lockdown
• Successful, timeous projects management for business up to the value of R56M
• Successful leadership in planning, execution and delivery of a SaaS ERP roll-out project in a multi-operation business involving various departments
• Continuous improvement project leadership, Microsoft Training for staff members
• Business analysis for business improvement opportunities
• Leading and managing all IT Projects in the organization with multiple resources, internally and externally
• Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
• Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
• Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
• Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
• Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
• Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
• Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.

Maintenance planning with personnel and material allocations

• Productivity management of personnel and machinery
• Optimization of machine resources between 21 depots
• Vendor management against long-term contractual agreements
• Business process improvement project leadership
• Lean six-sigma projects champion
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and managing repair schedules.
• Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
• Led successful completion of major facility upgrade projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of apreventative maintenance program.
• Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility's maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

• Process outline for the main warehouse
• Time study for different tasks, Simulation of warehouse processes
• Resources allocation and optimization taking into account the seasonality in the industry
• Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
• Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
• Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.