Production Efficiency Controller
MTHOKOZISI GOODMAN MBULI
Daybreak Farms
Mapleton,Rusloo
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Summary
Accomplished production and quality professional with 11 years of experience in poultry processing and FMCG manufacturing. Proven track record in production supervision, shift planning, and workforce management, with strong expertise in HACCP, GMP, and health & safety compliance. Skilled in quality assurance, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis, consistently improving efficiency and reducing waste. Experienced in staff training and development, production reporting, and HACCP documentation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Work History
Production Efficiency Controller
5 Years 10 Months- Drove production efficiency initiatives to improve operational performance across the plant.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives, increasing production efficiency by up to 99%.
- Developed a capacity plan that increased production efficiency by 98% while reducing waste by 59%.
- Directed onboarding and training for 60+ team leaders each year, maintaining smooth operations.
- Monitored, evaluated, and reported production performance daily, proactively acting on opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Liaised with production managers and collaborated with picking and packing teams to plan and implement process improvements.
- Ensured compliance with quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.
- Investigated and resolved production malfunctions, documenting and reporting flaws to quality assurance personnel.
- Prepared production requirement schedules and maintained records to guide strategic resource planning.
Production Team Leader
1 Year 1 Month- Led production teams of 200+ personnel to consistently achieve daily production targets and KPIs.
- Trained and mentored more than 210 employees, leading performance reviews and development planning.
- Improved workflow efficiency through effective staff allocation, shift planning, and delegation.
- Maintained compliance with GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
- Reduced operational losses through process monitoring and corrective action implementation.
- Resolved employee relations issues and supported disciplinary proceedings.
- Delivered training workshops to upskill team members and close knowledge gaps.
- Reported on team performance to senior leadership, proactively recommending areas for improvement.
Quality Assurer
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted quality inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures that strengthened regulatory compliance.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and quality records.
- Reduced product defects through proactive corrective actions.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain high productivity and quality standards.
Quality Control Inspector
1 Year 7 Months- Conducted routine inspections of packaging materials and finished products.
- Monitored water quality and maintained accurate inspection records.
- Scheduled inspection activities and arranged required instruments.
- Escalated quality deviations to support corrective action processes.
- Prepared written reports detailing defects and recommending corrective actions.
- Utilised non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to assess material integrity and identify defects.
- Completed inspections of manufacturing processes and facilities to verify compliance with quality and safety standards.
Education
- General Management
Certificate of Higher Education - Poultry Meat Examiner
NVQ Level 2 - Poultry Meat Inspector
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Business Studies
Skills
Production Supervision & Team Leadership
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Staff Training & Development
HACCP Documentation & Record Management
Shift Planning & Workforce Management
HACCP
GMP & Health & Safety Compliance
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Production Reporting & Data Management
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint & Outlook
Certification
- Emergency Evacuation Course (2023)
- Certificate in Team Leadership (August 2020)
- Certificate of Competency in Safety for Supervisors (June 2019)
- Poultry Meat Inspector — ACPD (2016 - 2017)
- Poultry Meat Examiner — ACPD (2015)
LANGUAGES
English — Proficient (C2)
isiZulu — Proficient (C2)
References
Mandisarisa, Morris, +27 78 183 7898
Timeline
Production Efficiency Controller
Daybreak Farms
05.2020 - 03.2026
Production Team Leader
04.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Assurer
10.2016 - 03.2019
Quality Control Inspector
08.2014 - 03.2016
College SA
from General Management
ACPD
Certificate of Higher Education from Poultry Meat Examiner
ACPD
NVQ Level 2 from Poultry Meat Inspector
Botleng Secondary School
National Senior Certificate (Matric) from Business Studies