Frederick Collins
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Production Workshop Manager with over 15 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Strong background in equipment maintenance, staff training, and workflow optimization. Dependable and results-driven with focus on achieving high Quality Standards and Customer Demands. Maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Workshop Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Report directly to Operations Manager for status and progress of production.
- Lead troubleshooting of production issues and root cause investigation 5WHY.
- Ensure all members are trained on relevant procedures and manuals.
- Ensure the production line is operating smoothly and minimizing idling time and reducing downtime.
- Plan and oversee production lines deliverables to ensure timely and accurate production.
- Report on production deliverables within the scope of each project and to ensure it align with company objectives.
- Monitor and track daily operations to maintain optimal performance and address any production issues and breakdowns.
- Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material and Consumables availability.
- Establish and set production through aligning with projects goals and deadlines.
- Manage and oversee production supervise processes to maintain high efficiency and high quality standards as per customer standards.
- Support new product introduction (e.g. FAI) and pilot production runs.
- Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams with any production developments issues.
- Develop training programs and cross skill plans for production staff.
- Maintenance of the paint shop and machines in the facility.
- Ensure that the paint shop works on the right priority as per customer demands.
- Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs or calibrations of equipment.
- Ensure 5S is applied in the facilities.
- Time Management.
- Health and Safety regulations are compliant with.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the team, leading to improved overall performance levels.
- Maintained high safety standards, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee wellbeing.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in fewer product defects returned from customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in workshop operations.
- Updated policies to reflect changing demands and improve performance, quality and efficiency of workshop operations.
- Streamlined workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategic solutions for faster turnaround times.
Production Flow Stream Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Identifying value streams.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to drive cost reductions and improve productivity.
- Customer Focus.
- Keeping improvement efforts centered on measurable value to customers.
- Provide leadership to a range of initiatives across departmental lines; Prioritization of workload to sustain on time shipment of customer emergencies.
- Control in-process inventory to achieve production requirements with minimum impact on inventory levels.
- Eliminating waste and improving effectiveness.
- Defining Product Families: Analyzing commonalities between products to group them into value streams centered on delivering a set of related products.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize the flow of value-added activities; Tracks and reports key performance indicators related to the value.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Nightshift Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Organize shift meetings to communicate and resolve all issues for night operation.
- Oversee all facilities on nightshift.
- Ensure all work is completed as per the night shift report.
- Ensure 5S is applied in the facilities.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures according.
- Prepare and compile reports on production shortfalls, employee accidents, equipment problems and employee relation matters to facilitate smooth night shift operations.
- Manage all communication with associates and management to address all key issues.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas of strength as well as opportunities for development among team members.
- Walked around facility frequently to check activities.
- Maximized operational efficiency with thorough monitoring of equipment maintenance schedules.
- Prepared materials for following shift.
- Managed staff performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous improvement.
- Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Quality Compliance.
- OHS Procedure.
Production Workshop Supervisor
Aerosud Aviation
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Setting production targets.
- Process improvement.
- Safety compliance.
- Communication.
- Ensuring production targets are met.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff.
- Managing the production team.
- Communicating with other departments.
Chief Artisan
Aerosud Aviation
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Manufacturing and assembly of wingtips.
- Read and interpretation of aircraft build manuals and drawings.
- Manufacturing and assembly of Typhoon parts.
- Manufacturing of Spirit parts.
Apprentice
Aerosud Aviation
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Reference App Training Manager Frans van Wyk
Operator
Aerodyne Aviation
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Interpretation of drawings.
- Lay-up of DLH composite seats.
- Lay-up of KLM composite seats.
- Lay-up of Ricardo Business Class seats.
- Cutting and trimming of composite parts.
- Molding and de-molding of composite parts.
- Lay up of Composite parts
Education
Engineering Science, Mathematics, Aircraft Sheet Metal Theory, Industrial Electronics, Aircraft Structures Worker
Tshwane South College
Pretoria, South Africa09.2025
Skills
- Process optimization
- Strategic planning
- Written and verbal communication
- Case management
- Policy implementation
- Set organizational policies
- Continuous improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership
- Project coordination
- Client relationship management
- Workshop team leadership
- Health and Safety regulations
- Materials handling
- Workforce motivation
- Staff training and development
- Quality and risk assessment
- Workshop staff recruitment
- Disciplinary and grievance management
- Supply chain understanding
- Continuous improvement focus
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Waste reduction techniques
- 5s principles
- Strategic thinker
- Quality assurance commitment
- Resource allocation
- Maintenance management
- Inventory coordination
- Workshop supervision
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
References
- Gert, Cronje, Production Manager, g.cronje@aerosud.co.za, 0617533240, Aerosud Aviation, Pretoria
- Andre, Tustin, Operations Manager, a.tustin@aerosud.co.za, 0832778792, Aerosud Aviation, Pretoria
- Henry, Weissensee, Production Manager, h.weissensee@aerosud.co.za, 0825703207, Aerosud Aviation, Pretoria
- William, Magagane, Workshop Manager, w.magagane@aerosud.co.za, 0835504297, Aerosud Aviation, Pretoria
- Frans, van Wyk, App Training Manager, f.van.wyk@teta.co.za, Teta, Randburg
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Timeline
Production Workshop Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2025
Production Flow Stream Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Nightshift Manager
Aerosud Aviation
01.2014 - 01.2017
Production Workshop Supervisor
Aerosud Aviation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Chief Artisan
Aerosud Aviation
01.2010 - 01.2012
Apprentice
Aerosud Aviation
01.2005 - 01.2009
Operator
Aerodyne Aviation
01.2003 - 01.2005
Engineering Science, Mathematics, Aircraft Sheet Metal Theory, Industrial Electronics, Aircraft Structures Worker
Tshwane South College
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