Mishack Mduduzi Khoza
Akasia
Summary
Experienced FMCG leader with over 15 years in the industry, dedicated to driving exceptional performance in production and maintenance environments. Progressing from an Artisan role, I have cultivated my skills at renowned companies like SC Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser, South African Breweries, and Columbus Stainless Steel. Expertise spans across various FMCG categories including Food & Beverage, Household Cleaning and Care, and Automotive Products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations
SC Johnson
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Attained a Site OEE of 64% for fiscal 2022/23, a milestone last reached in the 2018/19 fiscal year.
- Led implementation of Site SHE LOTO program in alignment with SC Johnson Global SHE standards.
- Oversaw development of site production budgets in collaboration with finance and planning departments.
- Implemented batch planning for strategic SKUs in shoe care line, optimizing resource utilization and reducing manufacturing costs.
- Managed budget constraints by optimizing resource allocation. Cut operational costs by eliminating waste at the Shoe Care lines and implemented a recycling system for shoe care rejects.
- Assisted in cost-cutting strategies and ensured successful site implementation.
- Facilitated daily Level 2 site performance reviews to align priorities with performance targets.
- Led site production for quarterly and annual stock takes, overseeing planning and execution.
- Oversaw production processes, orders, and inventory levels of finished goods utilizing SAP BW.
- Participated in weekly production planning meetings to enhance resource management and allocation.
- Engaged in weekly maintenance planning meetings to align stakeholders on maintenance window duration as well as resources allocation.
- Contributed to thorough evaluations during Global SHE and Quality audits.
- Managed a diverse team of Unit Managers, Line Captains, and Operators to ensure the production plan was executed within budget.
- Collaborated with R&D, Projects, Quality, and Production teams to drive product improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated cross functional team work to support New Product Development initiatives.
- Participated in Site Steering Committee to conduct weekly Gemba walks. Focused on safety, quality audits and plant performance during shop floor evaluations.
- Reinforced compliance to SHE, Quality standards, Operational standards through yearly retraining, conducting operator proficiency assessments using WCM and TPM principles.
- Oversaw team human resources, focusing on individual performance and training
Business Unit Manager – Shoe Care Unit
SC Johnson
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Enhanced understanding of FMCG industry dynamics within the Shoe Care leadership.
- Restored equipment in Export Shoe Care Unit through focused analysis of waste and losses.
- Achieved recognition in 2019/20 for leadership in the Most Improved Shoe Care Unit - Export Line.
- Contributed to a quality improvement initiative, achieving substantial decrease in export SKU trade returns.
- Led implementation of machine guarding upgrades for Export Shoe Care line to meet revised SC Johnson safety requirements.
- Facilitated a problem-solving culture at source using WCM tools like 5Why sheets at workstations.
- Spearheaded projects to improve equipment reliability by applying TPM principles to identified gaps.
- Managed production workflows, order fulfillment, and inventory tracking using SAP BW.
- Executed a bench marking exercise with SC Johnson Kenya Shoe Care to improve equipment reliability.
- Oversaw team human resources, focusing on individual performance and training
Business Unit Manager– Aerosols Business Unit
Reckitt Benkisser
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed completion of Aerosols Water Bath and Contiroll Labeller restoration project with local service providers.
- Participated in replacing line-critical weight monitoring unit with OEM. Ensured adherence to document control practices. Applied TPM and WCM principles to schedules, staff training and project success.
- Conducted daily performance reviews on the floor to enhance data accuracy using Shopware hardware.
- Intergrated daily top three issues into weekly performance reviews through accurate data analysis.
- Oversaw team human resources, focusing on individual performance and training
Technical Manager – Aerosols Business Unit
Reckitt Benkisser
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Facilitated reviews of maintenance packages for critical equipment on the Aerosol line. Collaborated with Maintenance Planner and team to assess Aerosol line equipment.
- Supervised a team made up of Maintenance Planner, Mechanical Technician, and Shift Artisans.
- Spearheaded Back to Basic initiative during maintenance days to enhance cleaning protocols for Aerosol equipment.
- Implemented TPM principles to establish a sustainable cleaning regime for Aerosols machinery.
- Utilized Shopware maintenance planning system to create routine maintenance schedules and plan annual shutdowns. Allocated resources, communicated schedules to Production, Engineering and all support teams.
- Supervised allocation of maintenance funds within predefined budget parameters.
- Ensured equipment compliance with legal statutory requirements under OHSAct.
- Managed annual line shutdowns by planning and coordinating with suppliers and local stakeholders. Facilitated spares requisition and collaborated with team for a successful shutdown execution.
Maintenance Controller – Packaging
South African Breweries
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Coordinated relocation efforts for Line 5 Krones Robotics Palletiser and Krones Depalletiser alongside OEM support.
- Managed heat exchanger replacement project for Line 5 KHS Pasteuriser with local service provider.
- Managed diverse team comprising Maintenance Planner, Day Shift Artisans, and Electrical and Mechanical Technicians.
- Conducted daily performance reviews with team to develop actionable plans for execution
- Facilitated action and loop closure to enhance equipment reliability.
- Coordinated weekly action plan to ensure consistent performance improvements.
- Led weekly analysis of loss and waste to identify resource allocation priorities.
- Participated in weekly production planning meetings to coordinate maintenance schedules with GMP standards.
- Managed annual line shutdowns by planning and coordinating with suppliers and local stakeholders. Facilitated spares requisition and collaborated with team for a successful shutdown execution.
- Contributed to the creation of site maintenance budgets alongside Section Engineer.
- Directed maintenance costs to comply with established budget limits.
- Ensured all equipment met legal statutory compliance requirements per OHSAct. Verified required documentation for equipment compliance with the OHSAct.
- Utilized SAP maintenance planning system to create routine maintenance schedules and plan annual shutdowns. Allocated resources, communicated schedules to Production, Engineering and all support teams.
- Oversaw team human resources, focusing on individual performance and training.
Education
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Pretoria West Technical College
11.2001
Diploma in Business Management and Administration -
College Campus Pretoria
11.2012
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Independent Institute of Education Pretoria
11.2017
Post Graduate Diploma Labour Law - Law @ Work
University of Johannesburg
11.2020
Skills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Results analysis
- Strategic planning
- Scheduling and planning
- Inventory management
- Microsoft office expertise
- Workplace safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Maintenance Management
- Qualified Artisan
- Labelling Technician
- World Class Manufacturing
- Total Productive Maintenance
Languages
English
First language Swati
Basic Afrikaans
Software
SAP HR, BW, Maintenance
Shopware
Entropy
Ir Experience
Have been involved in quite a number IR cases but mostly as a complainant where one engages with the union representation but has also chaired two IR cases.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7708285361086
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/28/77
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married with two children (21 years and 13 years)
Additional Work Experience
Packaging Team Leader, South African Breweries
Rosslyn (March 2011 to Dec 2014)
Packaging Team Leader, South African Breweries
Polokwane (June 2009 to Feb 2011)
Labelling Technician, South African Breweries
Polokwane (Oct 2006 to May 2009)
Process Artisan, South African Breweries
Polokwane (May 2006 to Sep 2006)
Shift Millwright, Columbus Stainless Steel
Middelburg (Nov 2001 to Apr 2006)
Timeline
Associate Manager, Manufacturing Operations
SC Johnson
01.2023 - 09.2024
Business Unit Manager – Shoe Care Unit
SC Johnson
04.2019 - 12.2022
Business Unit Manager– Aerosols Business Unit
Reckitt Benkisser
09.2018 - 03.2019
Technical Manager – Aerosols Business Unit
Reckitt Benkisser
11.2017 - 08.2018
Maintenance Controller – Packaging
South African Breweries
01.2015 - 10.2017
National Diploma Electrical Engineering -
Pretoria West Technical College
Diploma in Business Management and Administration -
College Campus Pretoria
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Independent Institute of Education Pretoria
Post Graduate Diploma Labour Law - Law @ Work
University of Johannesburg
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