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Nghishakenwa Filemon Elias
Shift Supervisor
Postmasburg,Northern Cape
Summary
Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Supervisor DSO Crushing Plant
Kolomela Mine
02.2024 - Current
- Overseeing and manage plant operation processes in manner that ensures maximum equipment utilization to ensure sufficient throughput of quality product
- Conducting over inspections on work being done in plant, coordinate all work and major downtime in plant, management of team and ensuring full compliance with relevant safety, health and environmental requirements.
- Keep record of work done on shift and prepare and review reports for shift handovers to ensure target progress and system progress information is relayed to next shift for purposes of production and safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards.
- Making Sure employees are trained, competent and have necessary PPE to do their work safely.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions
Supervisor DMS Plant
Kolomela Mine
3 2021 - 02.2024
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Supervisor DMS Crushing Plant
Kolomela Mine
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Achieved results by working with Operators to meet established targets.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for Operators.
Senior Process Controller (DMS)
Kolomela
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted with root cause analysis efforts following incidents or near-misses, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Troubleshot variety of instrumentation issues, reducing potential hazards while maintaining production output levels.
- Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Provided technical training to operators, empowering them to confidently address minor equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.
- Streamlined communication between departments, effectively addressing process-related concerns and fostering collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design innovative solutions for persistent process control issues, resulting in improved system reliability.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees, offering assistance and insight to equip each for job roles.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Assisted Production Supervisor with daily tasks
Process Controller
Kolomela Mine
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Assisted with root cause analysis efforts following incidents or near-misses, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all process changes, enabling accurate knowledge transfer among team members during shift handovers.
- Adhered to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
Plant operator Gr 2
Kolomela Mine
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Plant Learnership
Sishen Mine (Kumba)
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines consistently.
Education
Travel Agency Operations
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Integrating Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) risk management into all engineering activities to ensure optimal business performance
Academic Details
Postmasburg High School, 2002, Senior Certificate, English 1st language HG, Afrikaans 2nd language HG, Biology SG, Business economics SG, History SG, Accounting SG, Tshwane University of technology, 2005, Travel Agency Operations
Computer Literacy - Computer Programs
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
Physical Address
09 Flamingo Str airfield, Postmansburg, 8420
Contact Details
060 9774993, 073 4138108
Health
Excellent
Driver License
C1
Criminal Record
None
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8212205329082
- Date of Birth: 12/20/82
- Nationality: South African Citizen
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Barries Barnard, Former Shift Foreman, 0828573751
- Kobus Pelser, Process Specialist (Plant), 0783281640
Interests
Technology
Investing
Timeline
Supervisor DSO Crushing Plant
Kolomela Mine
02.2024 - Current
Supervisor DMS Crushing Plant
Kolomela Mine
11.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Process Controller (DMS)
Kolomela
07.2016 - 10.2017
Process Controller
Kolomela Mine
12.2012 - 06.2016
Plant operator Gr 2
Kolomela Mine
05.2010 - 11.2012
Plant Learnership
Sishen Mine (Kumba)
07.2008 - 05.2010
Travel Agency Operations
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Supervisor DMS Plant
Kolomela Mine
3 2021 - 02.2024
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