Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
References
Skills
Summary
Timeline
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Hilton Davids

Hilton Davids

Supervisor
Kuils River,Western Cape

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Factory Foreman

Operation management, Covid19 Management
Blackheath , Western Cape
2019.07 - 2022.02
  • Communication
  • Manufacturing of Biomass Products
  • Managing contractors and staff
  • Fleet management
  • Stock control
  • Production and project planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Invoicing
  • Payment Tracking
  • Post production reports
  • Disciplinary action (HR Functions)
  • Quality control
  • Health and safety
  • Covid 19 Management
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Operations / Despatch Supervisor

Transpharm
Bellville , Western Cape
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Making sure the warehouse and logistics runs smoothly
  • Stock management,
  • Staff management
  • Receiving and dispatching products Fleet maintenance
  • Fleet Tracking
  • Disciplinary action
  • Procurement of products
  • Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Warehouse Foreman

Sebelco Electrical
Montague Gardens, Wester Cape
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Control of the warehouse and logistics Stock control, staff rotation management Stock take Receiving from couriers as well as sending products to clients
  • Fleet maintenance Negotiating prices with clients, couriers and suppliers
  • Making sure orders are correct Disciplinary action Procurement
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.

Warehouse / Service manager

Mutual Safes
Parow, Western Cape
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Managing the warehouse and logistics
  • Procurement of materials and stock management
  • Managing staff members
  • Site Surveys
  • Customer service to clients and Suppliers
  • Fleet control, Scheduling of routes and deliveries for the day and week
  • Tracker
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.

Logistics Administrator,

Netafim S.A. (PTY) LTD, Deon Joel
Kraaifontein, Western Cape
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Stock take Stock control Pre and Post Manufacturing Processing Hyster/ Forklift driver offloading deliveries and loading into stock room Health and safety officer
  • Reference:, ) – 072-357-2990
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
  • Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Managed functional areas of logistics.
  • Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.

Stores administrator & Production supervisor

Metropolitan
Bellville, Western Cape
01.1984 - 01.2004
  • Operate printing equipment Administration stock control, creating schedules orders
  • Print courier documents and liaise with suppliers
  • Supervising the unloading and allocating of stock Planning the delivery routes
  • Quality control Health and Safety
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

MDP – Partial Completion - Business Management

University of The Western Cape
Bellville
02.2007 - 11.2009

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Bin and Shelf Structure to make picking of items easier and accurate
  • Supervised team of 136 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved planning which led to Covid 19 Management .
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 136 in the development of Biomass Products .

References

Reference: Hector Ross – 021-931-9404, Reference: Russel Abrahams (H.R Manager) – 084-557-0175

Skills

  • Production Standards
  • Equipment Safety
  • Budget Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Deliveries
  • Logistics
  • Management

Summary

  • Results-oriented business leader with more than 36 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.
  • Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
  • Contact Details: +27840873795
  • hilton219@live.com

Timeline

Factory Foreman

Operation management, Covid19 Management
2019.07 - 2022.02

Operations / Despatch Supervisor

Transpharm
01.2015 - 01.2019

Warehouse Foreman

Sebelco Electrical
01.2013 - 01.2015

Warehouse / Service manager

Mutual Safes
01.2008 - 01.2013

MDP – Partial Completion - Business Management

University of The Western Cape
02.2007 - 11.2009

Logistics Administrator,

Netafim S.A. (PTY) LTD, Deon Joel
01.2004 - 01.2008

Stores administrator & Production supervisor

Metropolitan
01.1984 - 01.2004
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