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
undefinedAdditional 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
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