Eduard Bakker
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Soon-to-graduate Industrial Engineering student with foundational knowledge in the field gained through academic projects, internships, and practical work experience. Demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Committed and driven to embark on a career journey and make meaningful contributions. Seeking a full-time role that provides professional challenges and opportunities to leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bring enthusiasm, dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to continuous learning and growth to every opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Packstore Manager
Rheeders Boerdery
12.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the farm's packing facility including order fulfillment and communications with customers.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Capturing, correcting, and reconciling the company's accounts in Sage50 Pastel.
- Calculate and pay wages for the farm workers using the company's in-house payroll system.
- Handled much of the administration around HR like immigrant documentation, disciplinary hearings, and workplace injuries.
- Implementation of upgrades to the packing facility layout, including a redesign for the final year project for the university.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office computers, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Lead experiments for the use of organic fertilisers and integrated pest management methods.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Conducted strike negotiations along with the CEO to return company to working state.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Student Intern
ZZ2
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Reported back to instructor to report on day-to-day tasks and and on project progress.
- Analysed the company's crop spraying procedures, by calculating time spent in transit, time spent adding value, and resources wasted; thus helping to lay the initial foundations for a larger improvement scheme to save time and resources by completely changing the company's procedures
- Conducted a cost-benefit analysis for one of their packhouses to calculate the benefits an expensive upgrade would have on their production overheads
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting findings in team meetings and presentation to senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Student Intern
Betachem
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Oversaw the improvement process of an on-site subsidiary, applying knowledge of Kaizen and Root Cause Analysis to improve production capacity and reduce downtime.
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial and Systems Engineering
11.2024
- 62.58% GPA
- Completed Coursework: Industrial Analysis, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Facilities Planning, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Financial Management, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Manufacturing Systems, 2021
- Completed Coursework: Quality Assurance, 2022
- Completed Coursework: Engineering Economics, 2022
- Completed Coursework: Management Accounting, 2022
- Completed Coursework: Operations Research, 2022
- Dissertation: Layout Redesign for a Vegetable Packing Facility, 2024
Skills
MS Office
Strategic Planning
Time Management
Verbal and written communication
Process Analysis
Strategic Layout Planning
Key Performance Indicators
Sage 50 Pastel
Data Analysis
R Programming
Excel Functions
Team Leadership
Languages
English
Native Level Fluency
Afrikaans
First Language
Dutch
Listening & Reading
Additional Information
Citizen of South Africa and the Netherlands.
Love for travel and seeing new places with different cultures, customs, and ideas.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsSoftware
Excel
R Programming
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