Mthobeli Vena

• Supervise and maintain the Quality Management System within the area of responsibility
• Plan and control the repair of equipment in order to achieve minimal downtime
• Keep track and improve performance by supporting the sectional teams
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing plant machinery and equipment, to the latest engineering technology and ensure the availability of all spare parts at all times
• Closely collaborate with key stakeholders, Maintenance Planner, Engineer, Specialist and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, HR to leverage key maintenance objectives for Assembly.
• Participated in ongoing continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall plant performance and efficiency.
• Collaborated with other shift leaders to harmonize procedures and share best practices across shifts.
• Supported quality control initiatives by consistently adhering to established protocols and guidelines during daily operations.
• Actively participated in regular safety meetings, reinforcing the importance of workplace safety among staff members.
• Increased employee engagement by fostering open communication channels and offering constructive feedback during performance reviews.
• Led root cause analyses on production issues, implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensured timely completion of production schedules by closely monitoring progress and addressing bottlenecks.
• Coordinated maintenance activities during scheduled downtimes, minimizing disruption to overall production output.
• Provided comprehensive reports on shift performance, identifying areas for improvement and proposing corrective actions.
• Developed team members'' skills through cross-training programs, boosting overall shift productivity.
• Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

Worked in different areas within VWSA namely:

• Body Shop - UB1, UB2, Side Panels, UP3, Fitment & Metal Finish
• VW 250 & 240 Assembly
• Engine Plant - Blockline Machining
• VW training Academy - Bodyshop
• VW Production Systems
• End of Line - CP8

• Underwent an intensive training program designed for production supervisors