Malvern Hakurekwi
Klopper Park Germiston
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Supervisor
Kilowatts Kitchens
Polokwane
03.2022 - Current
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Buyer
OCD Systems
Sandton
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Inventory Controller
OCD System
Sandton
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Production Assistant
Blu-line Living
Sandton
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resource
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
Education
Advanced Level - Management of Business
Dope High School
Manicaland Zimbabwe 06.2006 - 11.2007
Diploma In Procurement - Procurement
Alison
Online 06.2021 - 06.2022
Skills
Assembly and production
Production targets
Materials management
Operations management
Quality assurance
Supply Chain Management
Inventory oversight
Purchasing and procurement
Additional Information
Also able to perform the following
Code 10 driving
Folklift operator
Fire fighter
Health and safety officer
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Kilowatts Kitchens
03.2022 - Current
Diploma In Procurement - Procurement
Alison
06.2021 - 06.2022
Buyer
OCD Systems
06.2018 - 03.2022
Inventory Controller
OCD System
06.2016 - 06.2018
Production Assistant
Blu-line Living
01.2012 - 06.2016
Advanced Level - Management of Business
Dope High School
06.2006 - 11.2007