Jaco Potgieter
Mechanical Engineer
Ceres
Summary
A SUCCESSFUL AND EXPERIENCED MANAGER with a proven track record in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Logistics, Maintenance, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, and Organization. Seeking challenging opportunities to utilize skills and expertise in driving organizational success and growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Foreman
Rhodes Food Group (RFG)
09.2023 - Current
- Overseer of maintenance operations with diverse responsibilities
- Maintenance and upkeep of boilers, cold rooms, water treatment, work shops, all pump stations and effluent discharge
- Manage capital projects within Main Utility responsibilities
- Maintain and upgrade Main Utilities equipment as directed by Engineering Manager
- Supervise maintenance of production-utilized vehicles and implements
- Ensure sufficient supply of air, water, and steam during production
- Handle effluent pumping and chlorination of water intake and pumping stations
- Maintain air compressors and air lines
- Supervise workshop operations for manufacturing and repair
Manager: Maintenance
CERES FRUIT PROCESSORS
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Delegate responsibilities to 7 artisans, 2 technicians, and support staff
- Manage all engineering responsibility areas
- Plan shifts and standby as required
- Manage maintenance management system
- Attend management meetings
- Evaluate continuous improvement
- Conduct performance appraisals of personnel
- Manage engineering spare part purchases
- Maintenance planning for off-season
- Communicate with suppliers
- Ensure adherence to safety standards in workplace
- Conduct inspections
- Implement policies and procedures to NOSA standards (4-star status)
Production Manager
AFRO FISHING
09.2010 - 08.2017
- Ensure quality and food safety
- Conduct factory inspections
- Ensure no sub-standard products
- Adhere to national standards
- Implement maintenance plan
- Manage services, steam, water, and raw materials
- Manage fishing vessel fleet and compliance
- Generate daily operational reports
- Attend management meetings
- Maintenance planning for off-season
- Provide information on fish quality, volumes, off-season, raw materials, and personnel needs
- Manage budgets
- Ensure safety standards are in place
Business Owner
GIFTED INVENTIONS
12.2007 - 08.2010
- Built-in cupboards and carpentry
- Building construction
- Steelwork
- Refrigeration services
- Air conditioning installation and repair
- Plumbing services
- Electrical repairs and installations
- General maintenance and repairs
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service
Asset Care Manager
COCA-COLA FORTUNE
04.2005 - 11.2007
- Provided maintenance services
- Developed maintenance guidelines
- Formulated engineering budget
- Managed plant and equipment
- Created capital investment plan
- Managed engineering budget
- Developed staff
- Managed performance
- Conducted due diligence on equipment
- Coordinated DF (Daily Operations and Maintenance) activities
Team Leader
COCA-COLA FORTUNE
04.2003 - 03.2005
- Managed maintenance of plant and equipment
- Managed engineering budget
- Supervised performance of artisans and supporting staff
Operations Manager
NUTRIFEEDS
02.1998 - 03.2003
- Oversee daily effective management of production site, including 3 shifts with 40 workers
- Responsible for ensuring contingency plans for production and delivery of all manufactured products
Product Development Manager
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
06.1996 - 01.1998
- Oversee ongoing design, development, and manufacturing of new products
- Provide advice and guidance regarding alterations and improvements of new and existing products
Production Line Supervisor
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
02.1996 - 05.1996
- Responsible for contingency planning of production line in manufacturing of electrical boards
- Oversee performance of 80 subordinates
- Communicate with direct managers regarding production line failures, repairs, and improvements
Mechanical Engineer Technician
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
04.1995 - 01.1996
- Responsible for service and maintenance of all factory equipment
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
ESKOM
01.1994 - 03.1995
Education
Diamond Leadership -
Bloemfontein
First Line Management Training -
Bloemfontein
HACCP -
Bloemfontein
7 Habits -
Bloemfontein
Supervisors in action -
Bloemfontein
Assessor Training -
Bloemfontein
Boiler stoker Maintenance -
Bloemfontein
Wireman's License -
Bloemfontein
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein 01.1991 - 1993.05
Skills
Word, Power Point, Access, Projects, Excel
undefinedPersonal Information
Date of Birth: 02/01/71
References
- Pieta Pretorius, 0824149662, Previous Operations Manager, Ceres Fruit Processors
- Dewald Lourens, 0824194418, MD Afro Fishing
- Jannie Schriven, 0748902856, Coca Cola Fortune
Timeline
Utilities Foreman
Rhodes Food Group (RFG)
09.2023 - Current
Manager: Maintenance
CERES FRUIT PROCESSORS
09.2017 - 08.2023
Production Manager
AFRO FISHING
09.2010 - 08.2017
Business Owner
GIFTED INVENTIONS
12.2007 - 08.2010
Asset Care Manager
COCA-COLA FORTUNE
04.2005 - 11.2007
Team Leader
COCA-COLA FORTUNE
04.2003 - 03.2005
Operations Manager
NUTRIFEEDS
02.1998 - 03.2003
Product Development Manager
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
06.1996 - 01.1998
Production Line Supervisor
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
02.1996 - 05.1996
Mechanical Engineer Technician
ABB INSTALLATION MATERIALS SUB SAHARA AFRICA (PTY) LTD
04.1995 - 01.1996
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
ESKOM
01.1994 - 03.1995
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Central University of Technology
01.1991 - 1993.05
Diamond Leadership -
Bloemfontein
First Line Management Training -
Bloemfontein
HACCP -
Bloemfontein
7 Habits -
Bloemfontein
Supervisors in action -
Bloemfontein
Assessor Training -
Bloemfontein
Boiler stoker Maintenance -
Bloemfontein
Wireman's License -
Bloemfontein
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