Music and going to the gym
Lesedi Nchabeleng
Production Planner And Stock Controller
Midrand,Africa
Summary
Lesedi Nchabeleng is an Aspiring Supply Chain Manager holding a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from the University of Limpopo and a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Regent Business School. A self-motivated, goal orientated, driven individual who believes in empowering others through the knowledge acquired, and experiences gained overtime. With the hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge gained during studies and field work, Lesedi thrives to make a solid contribution in the supply chain field, prepared to put knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything being done, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance the career.
A dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner & Stock Controller
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
Midrand
08.2022 - Current
- Production Planning and forecasting
- Reporting on TPN Stock status
- Recording of daily production figures, including daily sales and stock levels
- Creation and maintenance of production processing orders on the ERP system
- Ensure all process orders are closed as per procedure
- Work in process allocations
- Ensure the SOP related to these functions are up to date and official
- Co-ordinate and conduct stock take in liaison with supply Chain as needed (Monthly / Annually)
- Process discards - raw materials and expense continuously on the ERP system and ensure all expenses are up to date at the end of every month
- Ordering consumables as required to ensure the production processes can continue
- Creating stock sheets for stock take and processing figures
- Process stock orders and receipts and reconcile for Finance each month on the ERP system
- Data capture inventory of raw materials and consumables on the ERP system
- Review of production documentation / Records before submitting to QA
- Keep records of all expenses for Production Unit
- Processing of Department Purchase Orders and Invoices
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels and thorough documentation practices.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
- Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting and close collaboration with suppliers.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive team environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and skill development opportunities.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, significantly lowering production costs without compromising quality.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
- Streamlined communication between production department and upper management, ensuring timely updates on production progress and issues.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
Aseptic Compounding Technician
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
Midrand
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Performing compounding according to planned and unplanned production schedule
- Drawing and preparing raw materials for compounding
- Loading isolators according to validated loading patterns
- Aseptic compounding of prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solution according to Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR)
- Ensuring correct disposal of sharp objects such as needles and surgical razors
- Sampling of final products for sterility testing
- Inspection of final products for leakages, particulate matter, colour, volume etc
- Reporting of any production abnormalities to production pharmacist
- Performing of sterilization on daily basis according to procedure and validated cycle times
- Preparing final products for dispatch to irradiation plant
- Performing of proper sanitation according to sop
- Ensuring adequate cleaning of all work-station isolators, containers, and preparation rooms
- Assisting production pharmacist and quality control supervisor with routine checking of sterilisation, pressures
- Maintenance of workstation, transfer isolators man sterilizers equipment, and reporting any malfunctions
- Performing stock count
- Preparation of per-acetic acid for sterilization
- Performing GMP
- Assisting with micro environmental monitoring
Production Intern
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
Midrand
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Compounding (production);
- Performed In-process checks during compounding
- Work in process (WIP) allocations on syspro
- Receipted stock produced on syspro
- Visual inspection of TPN bags produced in compounding packing room
- Did deviation investigations and CAPAs of out of specifications (OOS)
- Received Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs)
- Allocation book
- Reconciliation of BMRs AND BRLs
- Compounding of TPN
- Isolator integrity checks
- Supervised compounding of TPN from start to finish
- Reconciliation of environmental samples
- Validation:
- Revalidated man sterilizers
- Revalidated workstation isolator
- Revalidated Transfer isolator
- Revalidated emergency drum
- Mapped Dispensary freezer and micro laboratory incubators
- Witnessed calibration and mapping
- Non-viable particle for compounding and micro laboratory
- Witnessed full validations for workstations and transferred isolators
- Filling
- Microbiology:
- Reconciliation of environmental and product samples
- Organism identification
- Tested all microbiological samples
- Endotoxin testing from TPN products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Limpopo
South Africa 04.2018 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 12.2024 - Current
Skills
Microsoft Word
Accomplishments
Came up with a new strategy for doing in-process checks which made work a lot easier and saved time.
Goals
- To achieve my set goals and keeping myself dynamic in the changing scenario to become a Supply Chain Manager.
- To become an excellent Manager taking up challenging works in the Industrial structure with creative and diversified Projects and to be part of a Constructive and fast-Growing World.
- To make a position for myself in the competitive corporate world and contribute to achieving the goals on both professional and personal level.
- To work in an environment that challenges me to improve and constantly thrive for perfection in all the tasks allocated to me so that I can be able to showcase my skills.
Ee
Black Female
Licence
Yes
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Interests
cooking, tennis
I love creating new dishes and experimenting in the kitchen. Also I love playing tennis.
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
12.2024 - Current
Production Planner & Stock Controller
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Aseptic Compounding Technician
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 07.2022
Production Intern
Fresenius KABI SA (Pty) Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Limpopo
04.2018 - 04.2018
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