Completed The Comrades and Two Oceans marathon three times
KHENSANI SANDY BUHLUNGU
Production Superintendent
Rustenburg
Summary
Accomplished Production Superintendent with over 13 years of experience in the alloy industry, complemented by a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and an MBA. Renowned for breaking barriers as a black female leader, with expertise in optimizing complex production systems, driving operational excellence, and fostering high-performing teams. Proven track record in enhancing manufacturing operations and productivity, showcasing adaptability and strong team collaboration while consistently delivering results in dynamic environments. Eager to embrace new challenges that leverage technical expertise, strategic vision, and people-focused leadership to drive innovation and achieve sustainable results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Production Superintendent
Glencore Alloys
01.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded a multidisciplinary team of engineers and operators to drive high-performance alloy production, upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Championed and executed strategic process enhancements that boosted production efficiency and delivered measurable cost savings across operations.
- Achieved a 10% increase in production volumes through targeted optimisation initiatives and streamlined process improvements.
Production Engineer
Glencore Alloys
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Designed and optimised production processes, achieving a 5% reduction in operational costs while maintaining output quality and consistency.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve complex production challenges, resulting in improved product quality and enhanced operational reliability.
Junior Production Engineer
Glencore Alloys
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted experiments and analysis to support process development and quality assurance.
- Assisted in the development of production recipes procedures and works instruction.
- Assisted in raw material feed optimization.
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
01.2021
Middle Management Leadership Course - undefined
Potchefstroom University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
01.2012
Skills
Team leadership excellence
Production oversight
Efficiency improvement
Quality control management
Regulatory safety compliance
Data interpretation
Effective communication skills
Risk assessment expertise
Mentorship and support
Certification
Risk Management for Managers
Interests
Won a 10km race in 2018
Timeline
Production Superintendent
Glencore Alloys
01.2020 - Current
Production Engineer
Glencore Alloys
01.2014 - 01.2019
Junior Production Engineer
Glencore Alloys
01.2012 - 01.2013
Middle Management Leadership Course - undefined
Potchefstroom University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Masters in Business Administration -
University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business