Lehlogonolo Mphela
Industrial Engineer (Process Engineer)
Brakpan,GP
Summary
Dynamic Industrial Engineer with expertise in production planning, supply chain coordination, and process optimization. Skilled in inventory management, lean manufacturing, and data analysis. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure on-time production schedules.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages
Work History
Process Optimization Trainee
Alpla Group
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands
- Analysed and optimized workflows to increase efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks
- Managed inventory to ensure material availability and minimize stockouts
- Collaborated with procurement to secure timely raw material deliveries
- Standardized operating procedures to improve compliance and operational consistency
- Improved 5S practices and conducted training sessions to ensure adherence
Continuous Improvement Intern
Transnet Engineering Division, Transnet SOC Limited
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced production workflows by designing efficient workstation layouts
- Conducted time studies and ergonomic assessments to improve productivity
- Led lean Six Sigma projects, optimizing production lines for bogies, wheels, and traction motors for refurbishment
- Delivered training sessions to teams on continuous improvement principles
Education
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technoloy
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
Benoni, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
Supply Chain Coordination
Inventory & Material Management
Time management
Team collaboration
Documentation and reporting
Operations support
Continuous Improvement & Kaizen
Data analysis
Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & FMEA
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced costs by 15% through lean process improvements at Transnet Engineering.
- Increased production efficiency through strategic time studies and layout designs.
- Improved inventory accuracy and material availability, reducing production delays.
- Conducted Gemba Walks and enhanced housekeeping (5S) to optimize workflows.
- Implemented 8 Waste Management strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Personal Information
Relocation: Yes
Health
Excellent
Certification
Certificate of Competence: Microsoft Excel Advanced (US 258879@ NQF Level 4, Credit 3)
Timeline
Certificate of Competence: Microsoft Excel Advanced (US 258879@ NQF Level 4, Credit 3)
12-2024
Process Optimization Trainee
Alpla Group
08.2024 - Current
Continuous Improvement Intern
Transnet Engineering Division, Transnet SOC Limited
02.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technoloy
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
04.2001 -