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Kirk Mc Kelvey
Self Employed
Brackendowns , Alberton, Johannesburg
Summary
Determined [Job Title] with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Forward-thinking [Job Title] with extensive knowledge of [Area of expertise]. Known for success in [Type] industries and leading employees to complete tasks. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
SCM Ref Africa - Recam
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Boosted productivity consolidating material planning, data collection, payroll and accounting programs into one system.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
Production Manager
SCM Ref Africa - Recam
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology And Management
01.2006 - 12.2007
Diploma - Production Management
01.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Deadline-oriented
Product development
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Effective leader
Consistently meet goals
Employee scheduling
Recruitment
Software
Syspro
Word
Timeline
General Manager - SCM Ref Africa - Recam
01.2017 - 03.2021
Production Manager - SCM Ref Africa - Recam
01.2009 - 12.2016
Production Management Institute - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology And Management
01.2006 - 12.2007
Production Management Institute - , Diploma - Production Management
01.2005 - 12.2005