Hi, I’m
KD Ramatsa
Daphney
Pretoria
Summary
Well experienced engineer with vast experience in running projects from inception to implementation.
Individual who is very resourceful and a team member always willing to go extra mile. Resourceful Project Manager with 18 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Determined Project Engineer and Senior Supply Analyst who adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Senior Project Engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Determined Senior Project Engineer adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Determined Senior Project Engineer adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
26
years of post-secondary education
7
Languages
Work History
Volkswagen South Africa, Johannesburg
Project Management Officer
2020.01 - Current (4 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Managed over fifty projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Volkswagen South Africa, Johannesburg
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Evaluated and implemented new technology solutions to improve supply chain operations.
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Recognized supply chain risks and presented recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Devised strategies to streamline supply chain operations and reduce expenditures.
- Identified, selected, and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Forged relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers to improve cost-effective delivery options.
- Drove cost reduction efforts for supply chain AOP to meet annual operations targets.
- Built comprehensive inventory systems to track current supply chain data.
- Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches.
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
- Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
- Improved forecasting systems to maintain adequate materials and supplies.
- Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Improved cycle count discrepancy rates 40% through process improvements and maintaining high levels of data integrity.
Volkswagen South Africa, Port Elizabeth
Senior Project Engineer
2008.01 - 2013.04 (5 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Analyzed system development efforts using potential ROI and associated liability figures.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
- Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Volkswagen South Africa, Port Elizabeth
Senior Industrial Engineer
2004.01 - Current (20 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- 1Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs and costs.
- Managed team of [Number] engineering, production and quality assurance personnel.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines while designing new production processes and methods.
- Implemented quality control initiatives, resulting in 40% decrease of inspection failures.
- Streamlined material handling and material flow procedures to reduce overall production times and shorten lead times on custom orders.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
- Tutored workers on production and inspection procedures, implementing remedial education programs where necessary.
- Oversaw engineering operations for company with R5 million in yearly revenue.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
- Formulated random sampling procedures to recognize and curtail production weaknesses.
- Consulted with customers and clients to collect feedback for use in revamping production procedures.
- Authored production reports on impact of amelioration measures applied to manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Reviewed and revised production schedules and engineering specifications.
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in manufacturing processes.
Education
Henley Business School , Johannesburg
MBA from Master of Business Administration
2023.05 - Current (1 year & 4 months)
Henley Business School , Johannesburg
Post Graduate Diploma from Management Science
2018.05 - 2019.11 (1 year & 6 months)
Tshwane University of Technology , Pretoria
BTech Degree from Project Management
2017.11 - 2017.11
Tshwane University of Technology , Pretoria
Diploma from Operations Management
2000.05 - Current (24 years & 4 months)
Skills
Cost Control
Timeline
Henley Business School
MBA from Master of Business Administration
2023.05 - Current (1 year & 4 months)
Project Management Officer
Volkswagen South Africa
2020.01 - Current (4 years & 8 months)
Henley Business School
Post Graduate Diploma from Management Science
2018.05 - 2019.11 (1 year & 6 months)
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Volkswagen South Africa
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
Tshwane University of Technology
BTech Degree from Project Management
2017.11 - 2017.11
Senior Project Engineer
Volkswagen South Africa
2008.01 - 2013.04 (5 years & 3 months)
Senior Industrial Engineer
Volkswagen South Africa
2004.01 - Current (20 years & 8 months)
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma from Operations Management
2000.05 - Current (24 years & 4 months)
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