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Johan David Van der Vyver

Bronkhorstspruit

Summary

  • I am a driven and Dynamic individual with a proven track record at Nampak Bevcan, excelling in relationship building and performance improvement. Skilled in strategic planning and employee training, I enhanced profitability through cost control and effective production, project and maintenance management, consistently exceeding all expectations while fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • My troubleshooting and problem solving skills are only rivaled by my knowledge and expertise, and years of experience in all aspects of the beverage can manufacturing environment, being exposed and involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process from raw materials to chemicals, to machine reliability and maintenance to effective procedural and systematic approaches to managing, planning, maintaining, building, mentoring , training and development of every aspect of manufacturing process.
  • I have a strong affinity and deep passion for the development of people to their full potential, with a bright and positive disposition I firmly believe that I can make a huge impact on anyone that I meet. Especially those that spend a lot of time in my presence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Jdmk Enterprises
Bronkhorstspruit
09.2021 - Current
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
  • Trained and motivated a team of 5 employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers. and passing savings on to customers to deliver the best value for money spent.

Trainer Assessor

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
Pretoria
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Streamlined training processes and materials by developing and implementing efficient training methodologies tailored to the organization's needs.
  • Contributed to the successful accreditation of at least 25 trainees by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Established strong relationships with maintenance and Production departments, enabling seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives requiring staff training or upskilling efforts.
  • Served as a mentor and resource for newer trainers within the organization, imparting knowledge and best practices to support their professional development.
  • Incorporated real-life scenarios into training materials, creating a more relatable and practical learning experience for participants to apply in their roles.
  • Enhanced trainee performance by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing constructive feedback in real life production and maintenance scenarios.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, ensuring that delivered training programs remained relevant and impactful.
  • Increased employee engagement in training sessions with interactive activities that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of current training methods regularly, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to improve results continuously.
  • Provided ongoing support for trainees even after course completion, fostering continued professional development within the organization.
  • Developed customized curricula that addressed specific departmental needs, resulting in more targeted skill development among employees.
  • Supported a positive learning environment with clear communication, active listening, and empathy for diverse learners.
  • Optimized assessment tools to more accurately measure trainee progress, leading to better-informed decisions on course modifications and improvements.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to develop effective strategies for addressing gaps in trainee knowledge or skills.

Manufacturing Production Technician

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Trained new team members on company protocols, safety procedures, and equipment operations, ensuring a skilled workforce.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing timely maintenance and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues.
  • Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures, safe work procedures manufacturing performance, maintenance reports and schedules using JDE, rebuild and maintenance reports recommendations and records as well as spares inventory reports.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance and breakdown activities, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the manufacturing and maintenance processes.
  • Safeguarded workplace safety by adhering to OSHA guidelines and reporting potential hazards promptly through the HACCP system.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining maintenance processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Evaluated machine performance data regularly to identify trends or anomalies suggestive of imminent equipment failure so preventive action could be taken before an issue arose.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions to ensure a culture of safety-consciousness among team members.
  • Prepared and assembled materials, and tested products or subassemblies for functionality and quality.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation and implementation of root cause analysis, 5S principles, 5 WHY events, leading to process and maintenance system enhancements.

Production Line Team Leader

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
Pretoria
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Supervising activities on beverage can manufacturing line in order to achieve EMU, spoilage and Quality as per set standards, ensuring maximum machine availability and full adherence to all quality standards.
  • Ensuring full compliance to safety and environmental policies and objectives in line with ISO 14001, FSSC 2200 and OHSAS 18001.
  • Managing team performance and development of individuals through training and coaching programs. Managing leave and overtime in line with company policies.
  • Implementation of operational excellence programs (can do excellence) continuous improvement initiatives and rollout of 5 S systems.

Decorator Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
Springs
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Managing compliment of 6 mechanical workshop staff, relating to maintenance of all decorators. Rutherford as well as concord decorators
  • Establishing critical spares lists, spares holding, maintenance procedures and schedules for new concord 24 MRT 8 decorators as well as rebuilding of old Rutherford 6cd6 decorators
  • Commissioning of new aluminum beverage can lines 1 and 2 in Springs.
  • Planning and executing maintenance, planning shutdowns, work arising, sourcing of spares, staff placement, effective breakdown control, equipment upgrades and optimization, Inker station rebuilds, form roller availability, j-color availability, machine overhauls,
  • Inspection and quality control gauge calibration, installation and upgrades,
  • Liaising with various suppliers and contractors on spares delivery, design and upgrading of materials and processes.
  • Streamlining of height and size changeovers/ conversions. Reducing time spent by 18% in my department.
  • Streamlining of label change overs and minimizing spoilage, by average of 8 minutes per decorator and 2.8% per label change.

Metalforming Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
Springs
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
  • Install, commission and perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on newly installed metalforming equipment on new aluminium beverage lines 1 and 2.
  • Trained fitters and operators on standard operating procedures, on new CMB bodymakers and trimmers, ensuring consistency across teams.
  • Planning and executing maintenance, planning shutdowns, work arising, sourcing of spares, staff placement, effective breakdown control, equipment upgrades and optimization,
  • Tooling rebuilds, machine overhauls, inspection and installation of new TRAC quality control gauge, calibration, installation and upgrades,
  • Liaising with various suppliers and contractors on spares delivery, design and upgrading of Spares, materials and processes.
  • Streamlining of height and size changeovers/ conversions.

Assistant Mechanical Workshop Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
Springs
05.2010 - 11.2012
  • Upheld industry best practices throughout all aspects of work performed at the company's mechanical workshop.
  • Increased overall productivity in the workshop through diligent troubleshooting abilities that minimized time spent on difficult repairs.
  • Delivered high-quality repairs and maintenance work, ensuring continued uninterrupted production and machine uptime of up to 98%.
  • Developed expertise in various technical areas, becoming a go-to resource for colleagues seeking advice or assistance with challenging maintenance tasks.
  • Assisting in management of mechanical workshop staff, maintenance and production related activities.
  • Planning and executing maintenance, planning shutdowns, work arising, sourcing of spares, staff placement, effective breakdown control,
    • Line>line upgrades and optimization,
  • Inker station rebuilds, decorator overhauls,rebuilds, installation and upgrades.
  • Liaising with various suppliers and contractors on spares delivery, design and upgrading of materials and processes.
  • Implementing maintenance procedures and Schedules on inkers

Metalfinishing Canmaker

Nampak Bevcan Springs
Springs
11.2008 - 04.2012
  • Self-motivated, strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership.
  • Worked effectively in fmcg environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Day to day running of beverage can manufacturing line, quality control,
  • Improving effective machine utilization, spoilage and customer return/ complaints reduction in order to optimize plant performance and sustainable EMU above 85%

Printing Fitter

Nampak Bevcan Springs
11.2002 - 11.2008
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Rutherford 6CD6 decorators, and base coaters, LTG inside and outside baking ovens,
  • NSM and GOLDCO palletisers, NSM palletiser-de-palletiser, ITI pack strapping machines,
  • Washtech can washers, Fisher internal spray machines, SPRIMAG base spray machines, Alcoa light testers,
  • Carnaud Metal box 5000, 5500 and Standun B2 and B3 bodymakers, Belvac trimmers, Standun SC1880 cupping presses, Minster cupping press,
  • Belvac 595 Necker’s(Quad 206, and modular 202 snnf)
    During this period I qualified as can maker and was promoted,

Education

National Technical Certificate Level 4 (NTC4) - Engineering

Pretoria West College of Engineering
Pretoria, South Africa
12-1996

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Driven and determined
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Strategic planning
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Process improvement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team leadership
  • Performance improvements
  • Staff training/development
  • Proficient in MS word, excell, outlook, powerpoint

Timeline

Business Owner

Jdmk Enterprises
09.2021 - Current

Trainer Assessor

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
03.2020 - 09.2021

Manufacturing Production Technician

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
07.2017 - 03.2020

Production Line Team Leader

Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
03.2016 - 07.2017

Decorator Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
01.2013 - 04.2014

Metalforming Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
12.2012 - 03.2013

Assistant Mechanical Workshop Technician

Nampak Bevcan Springs
05.2010 - 11.2012

Metalfinishing Canmaker

Nampak Bevcan Springs
11.2008 - 04.2012

Printing Fitter

Nampak Bevcan Springs
11.2002 - 11.2008

National Technical Certificate Level 4 (NTC4) - Engineering

Pretoria West College of Engineering

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