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Maria Ramokgadi

Plant Manager
Johannesburg,South Afrika

Summary

Dedicated plant management professional driven to maximize team productivity. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Committed to reducing costs and improving efficiency. Motivational and influential leader with excellent team-building skills and a focus on product safety and quality.

Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manger

Nampak Rigids
Clayville, South Africa
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 2 manufacturing plants.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
  • Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
  • Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
  • Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Oversaw hiring processes for permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
  • Collected samples for laboratory analysis (R &D).
  • Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
  • Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
  • Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with legal standards.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving R4m for Clayville and reducing Doornkloof loss by R2m.
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
  • Estimated costs and set quality standards.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
  • Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
  • Diagnosed and corrected issues with systems, components and controllers.
  • Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
  • Attend to daily, monthly and quarterly customer review meetings

Supply Chain Officer

Nampak Liquid Clayville
Clayville, South Africa
06.2014 - 07.2017
  • Monitored supplier quality to identify potential issues.
  • Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
  • Guided production operations and met demand requirements by determining priorities, scheduling workers and overseeing prompt production equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
  • Managed supply network, logistics, and warehouse management.
  • Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and supply processes .
  • Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors.
  • Implemented standard manufacturing system procedures and process practices.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
  • Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
  • Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
  • Supervised 14 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing and customer service duties.
  • Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.

Distribution Manager

Nampak Liquid
Industria, South Africa
01.2005 - 05.2014
  • Sourced suppliers and negotiated advantageous rates on track with company's budget and goals.
  • Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
  • Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system.
  • Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
  • Streamlined processes to enhance operational productivity and overall traceability.
  • Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
  • Boosted team performance with enhanced employee evaluation processes.
  • Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
  • Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to clients' specifications.25
  • Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to clients' specifications.
  • Increased efficiency and effectively supervised 35 team members to achieve optimal productivity.


Education

No Degree - Bookkeeping

Damelin
Krugersdorp
04.2001 -

No Degree - Management Development Programme

GIBS
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

No Degree - Logistics Management And Customer Service

Damelin
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Timeline

Plant Manger

Nampak Rigids
08.2017 - Current

Supply Chain Officer

Nampak Liquid Clayville
06.2014 - 07.2017

Distribution Manager

Nampak Liquid
01.2005 - 05.2014

No Degree - Bookkeeping

Damelin
04.2001 -

No Degree - Management Development Programme

GIBS
04.2001 -

No Degree - Logistics Management And Customer Service

Damelin
04.2001 -

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