MICHAEL MAFANANA SERAGE
Summary
Experienced production manager with a strong focus on problem-solving and effective communication. Skilled in managing production processes and facilitating teamwork, leading to reduced waste and improved product standards. Committed to aligning operations with organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Sylvania Metals
Steelpoort @ Lannex mine
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring circuit performance and optimisation processes.
- Supported adjustment of chemical dosages to enhance PGM recovery rates.
- Helped track spiral concentrators to verify proper separation of chrome from waste materials.
- Contributed to thickener management by ensuring correct flocculant dosing for optimal settling.
- Manned equipment or machinery to move items or process materials.
- Monitored control panels and adjusted settings to maintain product quality standards during production.
- Performed pre-start checks to identify mechanical and safety issues, executing fixes to resolve identified problems.
Production Manager
Almar investment Pty Ltd.
Steelpoort @ Lion Smelter
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Assisted in managing daily operations within production facility, improving workflow and supporting efficiency initiatives.
- Aided in implementing quality control procedures, leading to reduced waste and enhanced product standards.
- Helped develop and maintain production schedules, facilitating timely product delivery to clients.
- Collaborated with various departments to support streamlined production processes, minimising downtime and costs.
- Contributed to staff hiring, training, and performance goal setting.
- Facilitated communication between upper management and production floor, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Semi-Skilled diesel mac.
Almar Investments Pty Ltd.
Steelpoort @ Lion Smelter
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
BDO
NEDBANK
Nelspruit
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Acquired building materials for residential projects at hardware stores.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Education
First line management & Supervisory -
Dyna Training
Gauteng, four ways Sandton01-2025
N3 - Diesel Mac
Nkangala FET
Witbank, MP01-2007
Grade 12 -
Kgahlanong high school
Steelpoort, MP01-2006
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Team player
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Adaptive problem solving
- Technical communication
- Machinery operation
- Self-Motivation in work environment
- Plant maintenance understanding
- Plant systems knowledge
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
- Team performance evaluation
Languages
Sepedi
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Zulu
Beginner
A1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Languages
4,B2
Timeline
Plant Operator
Sylvania Metals
09.2020 - Current
Production Manager
Almar investment Pty Ltd.
01.2013 - 09.2019
Semi-Skilled diesel mac.
Almar Investments Pty Ltd.
09.2012 - 09.2014
BDO
NEDBANK
03.2010 - 11.2012
First line management & Supervisory -
Dyna Training
N3 - Diesel Mac
Nkangala FET
Grade 12 -
Kgahlanong high school