Hi, I’m
Gideon JACOBS
Plant Management, Construction, Engineering
Midrand,GP
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in plant and equipment management, currently serving as Plant Director at KMC Construction (Pty) Ltd. Proven track record in strategic planning, asset management, and operations management. Held key roles at Basil Read Ltd, including General Manager: Plant. Utilizes data modeling and analytics to improve decision making and realign strategies to changing operational requirements. Effective procurement research plays a pivotal role in achieving success. Strong strategic thinking drives results.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
KMC CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD
PLANT DIRECTOR
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the overall functioning and strategic management of Plant and Equipment hire company, with a revenue of R100m per annum, a fleet of 200 large plant items, 100 small plant items and more than 250 employees
- This includes specialised services within the KMC Group and sub-contracting of these services to other companies, consisting of Plant-Mixed-Paver Laid services, Slipform Paving, Asphalt Paving and most recently, Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)
- Involved in strategic planning, tendering and execution of KMC Construction projects
- Business Development
BASIL READ LTD
GENERAL MANAGER: PLANT
05.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for overall management of the Plant Department within Basil Read LTD, supplying plant equipment and services to all Basil Read Construction sites across the group
- Revenue generated from plant hire to internal and external clients with an annual turnover of over R220m, 190 maintenance and administrative employees, 480 machine operators and 800 machines and civil yard equipment
BASIL READ
SENIOR PLANT MANAGER
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for the operational management of Basil Read plant and equipment, overseeing all workshops activities (Head Office and Sites) and Hire Desk operations
BASIL READ
TECHNICAL MANAGER, WORKSHOP MANAGER, PLANT MANAGER
02.2007 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Assist with all technical related issues and problems arising from daily operations
- Managed Head Office Workshop operations.
- Directed plant operations on international projects and subsidiaries.
Education
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITYPotchefstroom, South Africa
B. ENG. from MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
01.2010
GREY COLLEGE
MATRIC (GRADE 12)
01.1999
Skills
- Asset Management
- Operations Management
- Equipment Application Specialist
- Business Development
- Engineering
- Cost Management
- Maintenance Management
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Commissioning
- Safety Management
- ISO Systems
- Project Management
- Customer focus
- Training and mentoring
- Total productive maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Operational auditing
- Equipment upgrading
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective leader
- Analytical thinking
- Procurement
- Analytical skills
- Staff development
- Environmental compliance
- Scheduling
- Production planning
Timeline
PLANT DIRECTOR
KMC CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD
03.2019 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER: PLANT
BASIL READ LTD
05.2015 - 01.2019
SENIOR PLANT MANAGER
BASIL READ
01.2012 - 01.2015
TECHNICAL MANAGER, WORKSHOP MANAGER, PLANT MANAGER
BASIL READ
02.2007 - 01.2012
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
B. ENG. from MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREY COLLEGE
MATRIC (GRADE 12)
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