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Leon Van Vuuren

Leon Van Vuuren

Manager
Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa

Summary

Just a highly motivated young individual that strives for success in everything I tackle in my sight and on my career path. I am very flexible with my skills and nothing is too difficult to do when your head is screwed on right. I make things work.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations/Sales

CPI World
Western Cape
05.2025 - Current
  • Managing existing clients in Cape Town (approximately 200-250 staff).
  • On site hearings and dismissals as well as all HR and Labour issues.
  • Client satisfaction daily doing follow ups on labour (staff) that is supplied to them.
  • Submitting, filing and scanning of AOD documents daily for accounts that run on credit.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Operations Manager

House of Cleaning
Blackheath
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • On site cleaning manager for big contract clients (IsJ Fisheries, All Gold, Pioneer Foods, Appletiser, Bimbos, Digistics etc.)
  • Scheduling staff and working out shifts to accommodate each client.
  • Appointing new staff and hands on training on each site for safety precautions.
  • Scaffolding specialist training and working on heights for high-level cleaning of buildings.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.

Production Manager

Modern Concrete Works/UCW
Eerste River
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Operating a complicated 1st world technology KVM plant from Denmark, with approximately 16-22 staff on my team.
  • Leading the team from start to finish on the production line with daily quality checks on product to secure quality product to the client.
  • Servicing the plant: breakdowns involving hydraulics, electrical, computer programs, welding, hands on work etc.
  • Calculating and designing of mixes to stay in the market as the leading plant for innovational product.
  • Client orders and material management daily that runs in and out the plant for stock control.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
  • Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.

Education

Matric -

Stellenberg High School
Durbanville
11.2015

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9711205985081
  • Date of Birth: 11/20/97

Timeline

Operations/Sales

CPI World
05.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

House of Cleaning
01.2023 - 05.2023

Production Manager

Modern Concrete Works/UCW
01.2016 - 01.2022

Matric -

Stellenberg High School

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