Hi, I’m
Hector Mabunda
Shift Superintendent
NELSPRUIT
Summary
Manage and control abnormal plant conditions and recommend maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency and plan the plant operations to ensure maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, and people).Maintains a high level of good housekeeping and safety in the workplace at all time and ensure adherence to annual fixed cost, VPcost, overtime and manpower budgets.
Education
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor's degree Pulp and Paper, Chemical Engineering · (2017 - 2018)
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma, Production Management · (1995 - 1998
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
Trainee Production Manager
1 2020
Job overview
- Training in all aspects to be a future production manager.
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
Shift Superintendent
01.2019
Job overview
- Lead a shift-based team
- Recommend maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimise production efficiency and plan the plant operations to ensure maximum utilisation of the resources (raw materials, energy, and people)
- Manage the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency
- Assess staff against position coach/mentor team members and ensure on-the-job and off-the-job training activities
- Monitor and adjust employee role and responsibility by evaluating and direct performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance
- Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and correct non-conformances and Investigate incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of non-conformances and corrects deviations
- Always maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace and ensure adherence to annual fixed cost, VP cost, overtime and manpower budgets
- Communicate with the internal and external suppliers/ customers and respond to customer complaints, give feedback and take corrective action if required
- Time Management.
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
Production Controller
01.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- To control and ensure that sufficient stock is available daily to keep smooth running of the mill, which entails: Management of timber and chip stocks; assist with addressing all non-conformances, breakdowns, problem solving, and any other technical tasks
- Create purchase requisition and do service acceptance on SAP
- Participate in shut, BBS action planning and MDT Meetings
- Doing daily stock (logs and chips) balancing in the production report and conducting log stock taking on Mondays with Forestry and FPE
- Do monthly returns of logs and chips as per weighbridge and surveyor’s report
- Keep a watchful eye on all production lines.
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
Shift Supervisor (Both Pulp and Paper Warehouse)
01.2006 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Management of finished goods, paper and pulp qualities and damages
- Liaise with the sales branches on customer requirements and PCO with regards to machine programs
- Manage and supervise the warehouse operations, road and rail loading and off-loading
- Motivate and encourage effective performance of all shift-based operations of my section
- Ensuring that all aspects of paper and pulp distribution, production, scanning, dispatching, warehousing and Inventory controlling are covered in terms of quality, quantity, and safety
- Focusing more on customer satisfaction by dealing with customer complaints, incorrect deliveries and returns
- Participate in relevant Shift Base Team (SBT) as chairman and multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Monitor shift roster and adjust according to short term needs and responsible and manage absenteeism, time management and housekeeping of all employees on shift.
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
Pulp warehouse Supervisor
01.2004 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Supervise staff and contractors on daily Warehouse and dispatch activities
- Ensure that Pulp products are dispatched on time in good condition and with correct documentation
- Supervise entire railyard operations
- Assist paper warehouse and dispatch Foreman with daily operations.
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
Dry End Controller (Production)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- The operation of the Pulp dryer section, Cutter layboy, Bale press, Wrapper, Dispenser, Tying machines, Conveyors, Unitizer and to thread dryer during machine start-ups
- LICENSES: #3 Uptake Dry End operating license.
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
Trainee Process Controller
01.2000 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Attending training classes and doing practical jobs on training during school holidays on different machineries and plants within the mill
- Obtain different operating licenses within the KLB machine (Kraft liner board)
Education
Durban university of Technology
B-Tech in Pulp and Paper Technology
Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijlpark
B-Tech in Business Administration
Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijlpark
Production Management
Langa High School Bushbuckridge
Grade 12
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7410175427081
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code EB (Own transport)
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Sotho
Awards
- BBS Observer of the year 2016 (Sappi Ngodwana mill)
- SPECIAL AWARD (2005) for my contribution in the success of the project journey (Ngodwana mill)
Volunteer Experience
1995 to 1998, Problem solving and monitoring. Coordinating the learning programme, assessing teacher’s performance and compare them with other Institutions and the Adult learning centre. Developing volleyball in the neighbourhood schools and teams.
References
- Derrick Maphanga, Production Manager, Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging: Ngodwana mill, 013 7346927, 0828767555, Derrick.maphanga@sappi.com
- Abigail Naude, HR Consultant Pulp & Forestry MPU, Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging: Ngodwana mill, 013 7346271, Abigail.Naude@sappi.com
- Victor Sibiya, Process Specialist, Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging: Ngodwana mill, 013 7346232, 0828396200, Victor.sibiya@sappi.com
Training
- MOC: Management of Change, 2016, To help in ensuring that changes are in accordance with the relevant standard and procedures and that all changes are documented and implemented.
- Internal Lead Auditor (ISOQAR), 2014, To provide the auditor or auditee with guidance to perform his or her audit findings based on the ISO standards.
- TLD (Team Leader Development), 2006, To equip the team leader with practical skills and knowledge needed to develop their leadership skills in order to become confident and competent individuals who will turn their business units into successful and innovative teams.
- EWB (Employee Well-being) Supervisory training, To assist and actively identify troubled employees and refer them for assistance.
- BBS (Behaviour Based Safety), Observe people doing their jobs, give them advice and feedback on my findings relating to their safety. (SHEQ improvement)
- Appointed and trained as an occupational health and safety representative and as a committee member
- ICDL (International computer driver’s license)
- SAP navigation, Introduction to SAP 4.6 and warehouse/Inventory management integration to SAP 3.1. And SOTC Dist, and SOTC Warehousing.
- SAP PM Notification & works order
- Purchase requisition
- Service acceptance on SAP
- Lock-out and Isolation procedures
- First Aid
- LEGAL LIABILITY FOR LEADERS, Provide the overview of the requirements imposed by Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as the practical application of all requirements in terms of compliance-based Health and Safety Management System.
Timeline
Shift Superintendent
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
01.2019
Production Controller
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
01.2015 - 01.2018
Shift Supervisor (Both Pulp and Paper Warehouse)
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
01.2006 - 01.2015
Pulp warehouse Supervisor
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
01.2004 - 01.2006
Dry End Controller (Production)
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
01.2002 - 01.2004
Trainee Process Controller
Ngodwana Mill Nelspruit
01.2000 - 01.2002
Trainee Production Manager
Ngodwana Mill Mbombela
1 2020
Durban university of Technology
B-Tech in Pulp and Paper Technology
Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijlpark
B-Tech in Business Administration
04.1998
Vaal University of Technology Vanderbijlpark
Production Management
Langa High School Bushbuckridge
Grade 12
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