Nelisiwe Thabethe
Industrial Engineer
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Industrial Engineer offering 10 years experience. Knowledgeable and skilled in a wide range of areas, including ergonomics, workflow, utilization, process improvements and waste reduction. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. History of improving production and maximizing efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Industrial Engineer
SPAR Group
johannesburg
02.2020 - Current
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to manage and complete projects on time.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Implemented quality control initiatives, resulting in 40% decrease in warehouse damages.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs
- Designed improvements to processes to optimize worker productivity
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management
Industrial Engineer/SHEQ Officer
Huhtamaki
johannesburg
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Implemented quality control initiatives with a 30% reduction in wastage
- Handling of customer complaints through consultations with customers and clients to collect feedback for use in revamping production procedures.
- Formulated random sampling procedures to recognize and curtail production weaknesses.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Coached and trained employees with adapting to new processes.
- Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
- Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines while designing new production processes and methods.
Jnr Industrial Engineer
Snackworks (AVI)
johannesburg
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Supervised over 7 production lines to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production during start ups and production runs.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs and costs.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2021 - 02.2022
Skills
Information modeling
Production schedules
Lean principles
Cost estimates
Strategic planning
Quality Control Development
Verbal and written communication
Quality assurance
Project coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Collaborative mindset
Timeline
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2021 - 02.2022
Industrial Engineer
SPAR Group
02.2020 - Current
Industrial Engineer/SHEQ Officer
Huhtamaki
03.2015 - 01.2020
Jnr Industrial Engineer
Snackworks (AVI)
08.2011 - 02.2015