Namhla Gova
Production Shift Manager
Gqeberha
Summary
Experienced production manager with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Demonstrates expertise in overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards. Adaptable and reliable, with skills in problem-solving, resource management, and continuous improvement. Consistently drives operational success and meets evolving business needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Production Shift Manager
Continental Tyre S.A.
08.2021 - Current
- Maintain and monitor the following, but not limited to:
- Meeting Daily KPI’s
- Leading and Motivating a Team
- Managing Company Processes
- Minimize, monitor and book Scrap
- Efficiency
- Manage overtime and absentseem
- Adhere to all Company policies
- Monitor Performance & conduct daily meetings to provide feedback
- Conduct employee HRD’s and give career advice
- Conduct and complete problem solving
- Conduct and complete incident investigation on shift
- Gemba walks
- Automotive Industry
ESH Officer
Continental Tyre S.A.
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Assistant to GMR2 (Plant Engineer)
- Risk identification, evaluation, and development of safe work procedures.
- Roll-out organizational internal audit plan, conduct integrated internal Audits & follow up Audits to prevent overdue non-conformances.
- Ensure incidents are properly reported, recorded, investigated & closed out on time
- Roll out organizational Training plan and conducting Mandatory SHE Training
- Chair SHE Meetings
- Contractor Management ((Approving H&S Files, Inductions, Non-Conformances, Auditing, Awareness’ and provide Training, Safe Work Permits etc.)
- Appointed as Incident Investigator with valid competency
- Waste Operations & Management
- Provide excellent service to internal customers
- Maintain and consolidate monthly incidents statistical analysis report
- Automotive Industry
Safety Officer
Kansai Plascon
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Risk identification, evaluation, and development of safe work procedures.
- Ensure incidents are properly recorded, reported, investigated & closed out
- Take part in surveillance audits
- Conducting Mandatory SHE & Quality Training to all relevant Departments
- Attending SHE Meetings and close out ESH related action
- Conduct Integrated Internal Audits (Safety, Quality & Environmental) and participate in 3rd Party Audits
- Appointed in Emergency Preparedness and Response team
- Contractor Management (Approving H&S Files, Inductions, Non-Conformances, Auditing, Awareness’ and Training)
- Appointed as Incident Investigator with valid competency
- Close findings/ non conformances in time limits.
- Assist with Waste Management
- Provide excellent service to internal customers
- Compile monthly Reports
- Compliance with Quality, Safety & Environmental Standards
- Support employee systems and initiatives
- Automotive Industry
Health and Safety Officer
Ascon Civil Engineering
04.2014 - 10.2014
Health and Safety Officer
Masakeni Construction
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Oversee and manage all Construction site on SHE matters
- Compile H&S plan & file
- Compile Sub Contractors H&S files
- Audit both Principal Contractor & Sub Contractors.
- Make sure that the H&S file is approved by the client/ agent
- Rectify Client Findings
- Risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.
- Ensure all accidents are properly recorded, reported and investigated.
- Ensure Safety Meetings are held regularly, and the results recorded.
- Ensure Health and Safety Representatives conduct monthly inspections and submit the required reports.
- Ensure the contractors comply with the health and safety specifications.
- Issue non-conformances and keep record of the same where required.
- Where it is not possible to remove any remaining hazard/s you are to inform employees thereof and what precautionary action is to be taken.
- Ensure appropriate restoration of areas affected by construction.
- Establish the reporting system to be undertaken during construction and ensure effective reporting to management on the deviations identified and required action to be taken.
- Ensure monthly Safety, Health and Environmental reports are submitted to the Project Manager
- Compile consolidated files when necessary
- Ensure the implementation with the Company System Procedures for Health and Safety.
- Co-ordinate emergency evacuations as scheduled
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
SHREG Managers.com
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.
- Ensure all accidents are properly recorded, reported and investigated.
- Ensure Safety Meetings are held regularly, and the results recorded.
- Ensure Health and Safety Representatives conduct monthly inspections and submit the required reports.
- Rectify Clients Findings of all sites
- Where it is not possible to remove any remaining hazard/s you are to inform employees thereof and what precautionary action is to be taken.
- Keep all Health and Safety Files up to date
Quality Inspector
Gillet Exhaust Technologies
11.2008 - 06.2011
- Controlled and maintained the calibration database
- Calibration of gauges and fixtures
- Compile Dimensional Reports
- Capability Studies
- Assist Metrologist in measuring of components and finished products by a 3D Machine
- Review & Updating of Procedures and Work Instructions
- Maintain TS 16949 certification
- Customer satisfaction to internal customers
3D Measuring Machine Operator
Schaeffler Automotive
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Generated programmes using a 3D machine and compiled dimensional reports on pressed parts and finished products
- Inspected and measured First Submissions, Part Submission Warranty and approved it
- Controlled and maintained the calibration database
- Conducted Repeatability and Reproducibility studies and Capability studies
- Responsible for calibration of gauges and fixtures – e.g., Plug gauges, threaded gauges, leak testers, verniers, digital indicators and ring gauges
- Measure all parts running in the production on a daily basis for SPC purposes
- Problem Solving – 5 Why and Fish bone diagrams
- Monthly Dimension Monthly Quality Report to Quality Manager
- Generate and update quality documents (SOP’S)
Mechanical Engineering Trainee/ In-service Training
FirstPro Engineering
01.2006 - 12.2006
- P1 Practical (hands on and submission of technical reports to the Mentor)
- Health and Safety practices – Health and Safety Regulation and Legislations
- Tool Room – was given a project to cut and machines a piece of steel; learned how to interpret engineering drawings, planning and time frame
- Maintenance Room – did arc welding, guillotine cutting, rivet gun studding to manufacture or repair frames and trolleys
- Production – was trained to operate on the production machines
- Quality Room – ran SPC samples for the Quality Department and calibrated plug gauges, dial indicators and verniers
- Design Room – given tasks to complete using Unigraphics 4 Software
- P2 Practical (projects and report writing)
- Used Mission Direct Work Teams to compile technical reports on the following topics, observed in Departments submitted Technical Reports - Continuous Improvement, Plant Optimization, Problem Solving Techniques, Time Studies, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
- East London
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa01.2006
Grade 12 - English, Xhosa, Physical Science, Biology, Geography & Mathematics
Zwelodumo High School
01.2001
Skills
Leadership Skills
Education
Short Courses
Quality Skills, Production Management Institution, Port Elizabeth, 01/01/08,
Continuous Improvement, NMMU - House of Quality, Port Elizabeth, 01/01/08,
Measuring System Analysis, NMMU - House of Quality, Port Elizabeth, 01/01/08,
3D Measuring Machine User, National Laboratory Association (NLA), Pretoria,
Health and Safety Representative, SHREQManagers.com, Port Elizabeth,
ASHEP, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
Intro to Samtrac, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
Incident Investigation into Workplace, SHREQManagers.com, Port Elizabeth,
Continuous Risk Assessment in a Workplace, SHREQManagers.com, Port Elizabeth,
Excel Intermediate, Add Skills, Port Elizabeth,
Internal Auditing Techniques on Integrated Management Systems (ISO9001, 14001 & OHS Act 18001), House of Quality, Port Elizabeth,
Preliminary Incident Investigation, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
FMEA & Controls, Network Global Traders and Consultants, Port Elizabeth,
ISO 14001, 9001 & OHSAS 18001 Introduction, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
ISO 14001, 9001 & OHSAS 18001 Implementation, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
Train the Trainer Course, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
ISO 45001 Overview Training Workshop, Safetech, Port Elizabeth,
Fall Protection Plan Development, NOSA, Port Elizabeth,
Hazardous Chemical Management, IMWISA, Port Elizabeth,
Leadership Development Program, Click College, Port Elizabeth
Skills Capabilities Knowledge
- Leadership Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Personal Relations
- Team Player
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Self-Motivated, Presentable and Confident
- Able to clear conflicts
- Works well under pressure
- Able to take ownership
- Motivator
Willing To Relocate
Yes
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8301280525084
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Valid Driver’s License code 08
Timeline
Production Shift Manager
Continental Tyre S.A.
08.2021 - Current
ESH Officer
Continental Tyre S.A.
05.2018 - 07.2021
Safety Officer
Kansai Plascon
10.2014 - 04.2018
Health and Safety Officer
Ascon Civil Engineering
04.2014 - 10.2014
Health and Safety Officer
Masakeni Construction
02.2013 - 03.2014
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
SHREG Managers.com
09.2012 - 01.2013
Quality Inspector
Gillet Exhaust Technologies
11.2008 - 06.2011
3D Measuring Machine Operator
Schaeffler Automotive
03.2007 - 10.2008
Mechanical Engineering Trainee/ In-service Training
FirstPro Engineering
01.2006 - 12.2006
Grade 12 - English, Xhosa, Physical Science, Biology, Geography & Mathematics
Zwelodumo High School
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University