KGETSEPE HOPE KGOBALALE
Cosmo City, Johannesburg
Summary
Industrial Engineer with experience in machine operation and data analysis, demonstrating effective project management skills. Utilized lean manufacturing principles to enhance team collaboration and optimize processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Proficient in root cause analysis and time and motion studies, employing tools such as Pareto diagrams and FMEA to identify areas for improvement. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, SQL, and ERP systems, facilitating data-driven decision-making and process modeling.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Alpla Packaging SA
Lanseria
03.2024 - Current
- Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of machine operation, including start and stop times, output quantities, and any malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems quickly and accurately to minimize downtime.
- Identified potential safety hazards related to machinery operation
- Ensured on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations into machine malfunctions or process failures.
Industrial Engineer
Alpla Packaging SA
Lanseria
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Identified areas of waste in manufacturing processes and worked with teams to develop strategies for eliminating it.
- Transformed raw production data into analytical reports to support informed decision-making.
- Monitored production KPIs and presented data-driven recommendations to improve process efficiency.
- Reviewed facility layouts to optimize material flow and streamline operations.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, SMED), achieving a 15% reduction in waste and a 23% decrease in changeover time.
- Conducted time and motion studies to evaluate labor performance and improve workflow.
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA to resolve recurring quality issues.
- Developed, documented, and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Trained team members on SOPs and quality control standards to ensure compliance.
- Investigated customer complaints by analyzing production data and initiating corrective actions.
- Maintained and updated Bill of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products.
Undergraduate Researcher
Eskort
Hieldelburg
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Modified protocols and drafted research proposals.
- Produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypotheses.
- Evaluated the accuracy of historical forecasts and provide recommendations for improvement, summarized research result for academics
- Monitor demand patterns and adjust forecasts as needed to reflect changes in market conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Tehnology Honours - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg04.2023
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg04.2022
Skills
- Machine operation
- Communication
- Data analyst
- Project management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Root cause analysis
- Microsoft Office(Word,Excel,Visio,Powerpoint)
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Pareto diagram analysis
- FMEA
- Time and motion study
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Process optimization
- PowerBI
- SQL
- Process modelling
Certification
- SIX Sigma White Belt
- HarvardX: CS50's Introduction to Databases with SQL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Alpla Packaging SA
03.2024 - Current
Industrial Engineer
Alpla Packaging SA
11.2022 - 03.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
Eskort
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Tehnology Honours - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
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