Dumisani George Nxumalo
Production Manager
Pinetown
Summary
Quality-driven Production Manager with 24-year background in carrying products from conception to production. Excellent technical knowledge and presentation skills. Firm grasp of product composition, structure, and applications. Production Supervisor successful in supervising day-to-day operations of large polymer manufacturing plant. Proven leader with dedication to organisation and good management practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Production Manager
Dunlop Industrial Products
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversee the manufacturing function and daily activities of the production team
- Prepare and submit a weekly production plan and manage the team towards achievement thereof
- Manage all aspects of the Operations team (e.g. time and attendance, training needs, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues, staff motivation, health and safety, etc.)
- Ensure batch cards are prepared, issued, and then chased through the system as well as capturing of the resultant production data on Sage
- Plan, manage and control stocks and inventories of local raw materials and ancillaries (packaging)
- Ensure products are decanted and labelled correctly with appropriate records kept
- Prepare, submit and implement a weekly, monthly and annual maintenance schedule for the plant and allied equipment
- Develop, submit and implement plans to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
- Improve existing systems and policies (e.g. mitigate safety risks)
- Maintain and uphold the ISO QMS
- Manage, promote, and enforce best practice workplace safety – at minimum, all relevant aspects of OHS Acts 85 of 1993
- Prepare and implement a training program for the operations staff in line with company’s development agenda and improved plant efficiencies
- Execute plans to meet company goals by changing policies and coaching employees
- Arrange and co-ordinate monthly operations stock counts
- Prepare, together with the Directors and attain annual production budget
- Maintain highest housekeeping standards.
Production Manager
Anchor Chemicals
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversee the manufacturing function and daily activities of the production team
- Prepare and submit a weekly production plan and manage the team towards achievement thereof
- Manage all aspects of the Operations team (e.g. time and attendance, training needs, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues, staff motivation, health and safety, etc.)
- Ensure batch cards are prepared, issued, and then chased through the system as well as capturing of the resultant production data on Sage
- Plan, manage and control stocks and inventories of local raw materials and ancillaries (packaging)
- Ensure products are decanted and labelled correctly with appropriate records kept
- Prepare, submit and implement a weekly, monthly and annual maintenance schedule for the plant and allied equipment
- Develop, submit and implement plans to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
- Improve existing systems and policies (e.g. mitigate safety risks)
- Maintain and uphold the ISO QMS
- Manage, promote, and enforce best practice workplace safety – at minimum, all relevant aspects of OHS Acts 85 of 1993
- Prepare and implement a training program for the operations staff in line with company’s development agenda and improved plant efficiencies
- Execute plans to meet company goals by changing policies and coaching employees
- Arrange and co-ordinate monthly operations stock counts
- Prepare, together with the Directors and attain annual production budget
- Maintain highest housekeeping standards.
Production Manager
Colorgen (Pty)Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Oversee the manufacturing function and daily activities of the production team
- Prepare and submit a weekly production plan and manage the team towards achievement thereof
- Manage all aspects of the Operations team (e.g. time and attendance, training needs, performance appraisals, disciplinary issues, staff motivation, health and safety, etc.)
- Ensure batch cards are prepared, issued, and then chased through the system as well as capturing of the resultant production data on Sage
- Plan, manage and control stocks and inventories of local raw materials and ancillaries (packaging)
- Ensure products are decanted and labelled correctly with appropriate records kept
- Prepare, submit and implement a weekly, monthly and annual maintenance schedule for the plant and allied equipment
- Develop, submit and implement plans to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
- Improve existing systems and policies (e.g. mitigate safety risks)
- Maintain and uphold the ISO QMS
- Manage, promote, and enforce best practice workplace safety – at minimum, all relevant aspects of OHS Acts 85 of 1993
- Prepare and implement a training program for the operations staff in line with company’s development agenda and improved plant efficiencies
- Execute plans to meet company goals by changing policies and coaching employees
- Arrange and co-ordinate monthly operations stock counts
- Prepare, together with the Directors and attain annual production budget
- Maintain highest housekeeping standards.
Production Planner and Supervisor
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
12.1999 - 09.2018
- Ensuring the safe conditions of the plant and its operations
- Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with company operating procedures and adhere to all appropriate Health, Safety and Environment policy and legislations
- To be responsible for running the production planning systems to ensure that they meet agreed customer service levels and optimizes plan productivity within agreed inventory level
- Meet the Production schedule through the allocation of work to the members of the shift/team
- Ensure that the shift/team operates within the procedures laid down in the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 management systems and that all staff is fully aware of what is expected of them
- To analyze supply chain issues, and to proactively promote changes to production, sales and product management with the aim of improving the speed of the overall supply chain
- To monitor the production process and analyze the options where there are possible delays and take any necessary remedial action in order to minimize the effect on customer service levels , be it engineering , maintenance , procurement , quality control
- At all times to keep the Supply Chain informed so that they can manage the customer interface
- To set safety stock and reorder level policies for intermediates and finished goods at production site to meet all orders but also not to overstock
- To convert branch and customer orders into a systematic, realistic, and achievable weekly program taking into account all limitations and constraints, regarding resource availability
- Ensure, that the programmes are updated daily so that all targets can be achieved, or plans be changed accordingly to meet all delivery dates
- To work with the rest of the business to improve systems and procedures in order to meet customers service levels more efficiently
- To ensure that all data whether written or captured on the computer is actioned promptly and accurately and truly reflects what occurred
- To train staff or arrange training of staff to improve their skills
- To cover some of the responsibilities for other Plant Supervisor and/or Production Manager in their absence
- To perform any other reasonable tasks to meet business objective
- Attend safety meetings.
Production Planner
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for running the planning systems to ensure that they meet agreed customer service level and optimizes plan productivity within agreed inventory level
- To decide the weekly production programmes to meet customer requirements and then to lead weekly planning meeting to get agreement to the plan from the Production Manager
- To analyze supply chain issues and to proactively promote changes to production, sales and product management with the aim of improving the speed of the overall supply chain
- To schedule bulk tanker deliveries with vendors to ensure that materials are available for production programme
- To monitor the production process and analyze the options where there are possible delays and take necessary remedial action in order to minimize the effect on customer service level
- To set safety stock and reorder level policies for intermediates and finished goods with the Production Manager and Supply Chain as appropriate, which meet business customer service requirements and to operate these policies with the aim of minimizing stock levels
- To convert the branch and customer orders into systematic, realistic and achievable weekly program taking into account all limitations and constraints, regarding resource availability
- Ensure that the programmes are updated daily so that all targets can be achieved or plans be changed accordingly to meet all delivery dates
- Liaise with the Production Manager and Supervisors to get daily updates
- To propose options to resolve any short- or long-term capacity problems
- Attend safety meetings.
Polymer Plant Supervisor & Plant Supervisor
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Instruct and motivate staff on daily functions and on the benefits of quality and good housekeeping
- Instruct and motivate staff to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
- Help to plan production to meet internal demand and delivery requirements
- Report batches using Movex which is an MRP programme and check the material balances for all completed batches
- Arrange for the reworking of the off spec material
- Report anything that needs attention on the plant
- Help with stock count
- To cover some of the responsibilities of the Production Manager in his absence
- Acting in other plants i.e. The Resin plant and Gelcoat plant when their respective supervisors were not present.
Process Controller
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Manufacturing of polymers, i.e. running of the reaction which involves
- Making sure the correct amounts are charged using the scada
- Making sure the assistant worker prepare and charge the correct by checking their work
- Making sure that the assistant workers understand the time frame with regards to the preparation of the batch raw materials
- After running the batch, I had to do the following tests in the lab i.e. viscosity, PH and total solid content
- Allocating activities to the assistant workers in order to achieve what is on the schedule
- Report anything that is not working on the plant
- Always trying to improve the working conditions especially housekeeping
- Always trying to find easier and safer ways of carrying out activities on the plant
- Be a link between the manager and the assistant workers.
Education
Yellow Belt Certification -
MF Operational Excellence
01.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Management
Durban University of Technology, South Africa (BSU)
01.2011
Specialist Project Management Programme - undefined
Durban University of Technology, South Africa (BSU)
01.2008
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Natal Technikon
01.2000
National Senior Certificate - Matric
St Francis College, Mariannhill
01.1994
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
M3 (SAP equivalent)
Sage
Excellent Business and Financial Acumen
Excellent Strategic Leadership and Organizational skills
Hunger for knowledge and staying current with Technology and Innovation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills coupled with excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent Report Writing and analyzing skills
Accomplishments
- The movement of the polymer plant to the new site and commissioning it
- Involved in implementing of the MRP (M3) system.
Certification
Trace Programme (2016)
Other Training & Courses Attended
- First Aid
- Safety Health and Environmental Representative [NOSA]
- Industrial Spill Control
- Advance Industrial Fire Fighting
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Chemical Hazards
- Disciplinary hearings and procedure
- Introduction to ISO 9001-2000 series of standards
- ISO 9001: 2008 Internal & Supplier Auditor
- ISO 14001: 2004 Introduction to environmental Auditing
Timeline
Production Manager
Dunlop Industrial Products
12.2024 - 12.2025
Production Manager
Anchor Chemicals
03.2021 - 02.2024
Production Manager
Colorgen (Pty)Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2021
Production Planner
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2011
Polymer Plant Supervisor & Plant Supervisor
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2009
Production Planner and Supervisor
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
12.1999 - 09.2018
Process Controller
Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Technology - Management
Durban University of Technology, South Africa (BSU)
Specialist Project Management Programme - undefined
Durban University of Technology, South Africa (BSU)
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Natal Technikon
National Senior Certificate - Matric
St Francis College, Mariannhill
Yellow Belt Certification -
MF Operational Excellence