Evans Mandawe
General Manager, Production Control
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Nissan South Africa, excelling in team leadership and project management. Expert in optimizing logistics and enhancing customer relationships, driving significant improvements in production efficiency and cost control. Skilled negotiator committed to fostering positive partnerships and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Production Control
Nissan South Africa
04.2019 - Current
- Strong relationships with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure long-term success and stability in vehicle parts sourcing, logistics and production.
- Overseeing planning, scheduling, and monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure efficient vehicle production, on time, and to quality standards.
- Monitor financial performance, set budgets and control expenses to provide financial stability and deliver cost per unit competitiveness.
- Employee reviews and evaluation, training, schedules, and contract negotiations and implementation.
- Union engagement, negotiation and implementation of Plant Level Agreement.
- Ensure compliance with code of conduct, plant level agreement and National Bargaining Council
- Manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Regional General Manager - KZN
DSV Solutions, Road
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed regional Contract Logistics, warehouse and distribution in Kwazulu Natal, securing favorable terms for the company.
- Supported regional sales team, participated in RFQs, and provided technical expertise to secure profitable business for warehousing and distribution.
- Championed corporate initiatives by promoting a culture of continuous improvement among regional teams.
- Mentored area managers on best practices for team leadership and motivation, contributing to a positive work environment throughout the region.
- Spearheaded cross-functional projects that addressed key organizational challenges or opportunities for growth within the region.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate employee success, guiding professional development opportunities accordingly.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement and contribute positively towards corporate social responsibility initiatives.
National Logistics Manager
Value Logistics
05.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Managed collection of freight from 229 inhouse clients nationally, and delivery through Value logistics network.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Managed team that meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Client business reviews for key customers nationally.
- Relationship management with RDC management for backdoor delivery efficiencies.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Contract Manager
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
06.2005 - 04.2009
- Managed warehousing and closed distribution for Ellerines, Furniture City and Dial a Bed.
- Monthly Business Review Meetings with client, reporting on utilization, logistics KPIs and failed delivery stats.
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and store management, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Inventory Management and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Team building
Performance improvement
Customer retention
Interpersonal skills
Skilled negotiator
Timeline
General Manager, Production Control
Nissan South Africa
04.2019 - Current
Regional General Manager - KZN
DSV Solutions, Road
02.2014 - 02.2019
National Logistics Manager
Value Logistics
05.2009 - 01.2014
Contract Manager
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
06.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
London School of Economics
04.2001 -
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