Evalt Phosa
Production Superintendent
Kempton Park,GP
Summary
Results-driven and dedicated chemical technologist experienced in operations management, process and production operations, product management and regulatory compliance. Detail-oriented and leading production teams to deliver quality products and yield to meet customer expectations. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator, building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput.
Experienced with managing and streamlining production processes to enhance operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving to drive continuous improvement. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and achieving production targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Superintendent
Multotec Process Equipment
02.2020 - Current
- Manufacture and assembly PU sprayed and fiber glassed reinforced spirals
- Develop and execute production plans to meet manufacturing and assembly goals as well as customer requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor production activities in line with daily/weekly/monthly production goals of the business unit to achieve throughput, reduce delays and ensure on-time delivery.
- Assess production capacity, resources and equipment/infrastructure to support sustainable production, growth and innovation.
- Manage operational risks and ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems safety, health, environmental and quality standards.
- Lead, manage and motivate staff in the manufacturing business unit.
- Identify training needs and initiate upskilling and multiskilling of personnel through training initiatives and mentoring.
- Ensure optimal machine uptime, breakdowns are attended to and coordinate preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Ensure only quality approved products are released for dispatch to customers through quality control checks.
- Provide input into business unit budget preparation, cost control and operations remain within cost parameters.
- Conduct regular operational inspections and implement corrective actions on deviations.
- Champion lean manufacturing improvement projects.
- Develop, review SOP and ensure personnel are trained on relevant policies, SOP and work safely.
- Oversee inventory management of raw materials and finished goods.
- Collaborate with other departments for goods procurement and planning to forecast needs, manage lead times and ensure seamless operations.
- Provide daily/weekly/monthly reporting on production performance, key variables, strategic insights.
- Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support across production and assembly.
- Provide customers with training on spiral operation, conduct Spiral sizing and quote submission.
- Resolved customer queries and provide solutions to clients at sites for installations and operations.
Production Foreman
Zinchem
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Acid Leaching to produce zinc sulphate solution, operation of spray drying tower and bag dry zinc sulphate, production of zinc oxide through distillation, casting of zinc alloys as well as zinc dust.
- Control, co-ordinate, and schedule production activities to maximize efficiency.
- Directs production teams on roles and responsibilities, safety, and quality.
- Plan, organize and control materials and resources to achieve targets.
- Zinc oxide distillation, dust production through vaporization and condensation.
- Zinc leaching and filtration.
- Zinc alloys casting.
- Conduct inspections for plant and production and correct unsafe and dangerous situations.
- Operations comply with technical requirements, standards, ISO, and procedures.
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with SHEQ, OHSact and policies.
- Training and skills development of personnel and ensuring competencies are fully developed.
- Project implementation through process change recommendations and improvements.
- Manage and maintain material balances, investigate, and close deviations.
- Coach, counsel and ensure discipline is maintained regarding misconduct, absenteeism, and attendance.
- Record and maintain operational statistics and associate plant administration.
- Plan and organize with maintenance on equipment repairs, shutdowns, and planned maintenance.
Production Supervisor
Mpact Polymers
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Recycling PET bottles, sorting, cleaning and extrusion into pellets.
- Co-ordinate and supervise PET recycling process, material sorting, cleaning, decontamination and extrusion into pellets.
- Operate plant to achieve yields, reduce scrap, and manage plant waste.
- Monitor equipment performance during processing and take corrective action.
- Liaise with contractors for plant projects and maintenance.
- Maintain and achieve Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements.
- Achieve overall equipment effectiveness and process adjustments.
- Minimize downtime, process trouble shooting and ensure maintenance is carried out accordingly.
- Ensure effective production team and manage IR issues and take disciplinary measures.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and maintain production logs and reporting.
- Operate and control waste and wastewater treatment plant.
- Training of employees on SOPs and procedures
- Order and load consumables on JDE system.
PVC Section Manager
Chemetall
09.2014 - 04.2015
- PVC compounds blending
- Plan, direct and coordinate PVC compounding process
- Ensure batches are submitted for QC and passed batches are packed in FIFO system.
- Release and close work orders on SYSPRO and coordinate warehouse dispatches
- Analyze, plan and schedule work force utilization and workflow
- Draw up production schedules that satisfy demand.
- Ensure plant availability through preventative maintenance management.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, 5s methodology and SHEQ systems.
- Develop and compile SOPs and procedures and train personnel.
- Ensure corrective actions are taken on unsafe conditions, deviations, and non-compliances.
- Write monthly operation reports and statistical data recording.
Plant Supervisor
Protea Mining Chemicals
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Production and packaging of fire assay fluxes.
- Draw up production schedule that satisfy the customer demands.
- Monitor and control batch preparation, production and packaging as planned.
- Manage and order raw materials, resources and consumables required for production.
- Ensure compliance to SHEQ policies, ISO standards and company procedures.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and take corrective measures on deviations.
- Always maintain good housekeeping standards
- Continuous improvement and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment
- Assist with new project recommendation, planning and implementation.
- Draw up and manage Cost/Budget
- Maintain and update standard procedures and train operators on procedures.
- Production related to administration, disciplinary, records and operational report writing.
Laboratory Technician
Protea Chemicals
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Analysis of incoming and outgoing products.
- Routine sample analysis of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products
- Conduct fire assay.
- Operate, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Keep control and maintain records of sample analysis.
- Results recording and generating certificate of analysis.
Trainee
Mintek
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Metallurgical research
- Conduct metallurgical test works employing physical separation techniques on different ores.
- Operation of gravity separation equipment including spirals, shaking tables and centrifugal separators
- Monitor, record, and control operational parameters during plant runs.
- Operation of magnetic, electrostatic separators and Dense Medium Separation plant
- Crushing and screening of ore material
- Prepare samples for the test work to be conducted and pulverize sample for analysis.
- Technical report writing.
Education
BTech - Chemical Engineering
12-2020
Obtained
First Line Leadership Programme -
10-2024
Obtained
Programme - Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Project Management
08-2024
Obtained
No Degree - General Machinery Regulation
04.2001 -
Obtained
Root Cause Analysis Training Course - undefined
10-2017
Obtained
Legal Liability - undefined
09-2011
Obtained
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
12-2006
Obtained
Matriculation - undefined
12-2002
Obtained
Skills
Production Management
Quality control
Safety Management
Inventory management
Lean manufacturing
Vendor Coordination
Team Leadership
Team collaboration
Timeline
Production Superintendent - Multotec Process Equipment
02.2020 - Current
Production Foreman - Zinchem
06.2017 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor - Mpact Polymers
02.2016 - 05.2017
PVC Section Manager - Chemetall
09.2014 - 04.2015
Plant Supervisor - Protea Mining Chemicals
09.2009 - 08.2014
Laboratory Technician - Protea Chemicals
09.2007 - 06.2009
Trainee - Mintek
01.2006 - 12.2006
GSRC Management (Pty) Ltd - No Degree, General Machinery Regulation
04.2001 -
Phalatlou Secondary School - Matriculation,
Tshwane University of Technology - National Diploma, Chemical Engineering
Legricon Pty Ltd. - Legal Liability,
Safety and Training Solutions - Root Cause Analysis Training Course,
UNISA - Programme, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Project Management
Vaal University of Technology - BTech, Chemical Engineering
Regenesys Business School - First Line Leadership Programme,
Custom Section
Code 10 (C1)
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- ID Type: ID Number