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Nhlakanipho Hopewell Ngcobo

Unit Manager
Midrand

Summary

I have worked for South African Breweries since 2013 where i started as a trainee and following my checkout than was appointed as an operator. I was selected for Team Leader Development, Unit Manager Development as i was showing great results through my journey and growth in the company until i was appointed as a Technical Training Controller. Within a space of a year i was promoted as Performance and Continues Improvement Manager. Then became a Packaging Manager for the biggest Brewery in Africa

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Manager

South African Breweries
05.2024 - Current

Packaging Manager

South African Breweries
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to company safety guidelines and conducting regular safety checks as part of my routines.
  • Improved packaging efficiency through strategic plans and strong maintenance approach for machine reliability and sustainability.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives which resulted in significant reduction in month to month packaging expenditure and KPI improvement relating to cost through manufacturing tools problem solving and tracking of performance and process indicators

Performance and Continuous Improvement Manager

South African Breweries
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Improved existing processes and implemented new processes (Good Operating practices) to improve packaging efficiency and cost.
  • Continuous Improvement on production training programs and systems.

Technical Training Controller

South African Breweries
Durban
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Packaging process and technical process implementation and facilitation through coaching and training.
  • Select and implement best training needs required to improve process/technical needs and to yield results. implementation success measured through improvement and the success of the performance.
  • Production and Technical skills growth and transfer through cost effective

Unit Manager Development

South African Breweries
01.2019 - 01.2021

Development program pipeline to my next role. Development covers understanding the roles and responsibilities and expectation as a Unit manager.

Standing in on the role for 6 -10 months taking full accountability

Team Leader Development

South African Breweries
Durban
01.2016 - 01.2018

Development program pipeline to my next role from an operator . Development covers understanding of the roles and responsibilities and expectation as a Team Leader .

Standing in on the role for over a year taking full accountability on shift even during Covid period.

Contributed less impact on employees on the spread during production by strictly following Covid 19 prevention measures to keep healthy environment within the team.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
01-2014

Mechanical Engineering N3-N6

Durban Technical College
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 - 11.2009

George Campbell School of Technology
Durban, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2006

Career Background

South African Breweries, Trainee, 01/01/13, 01/01/14, Operator, 01/01/14, 01/01/15, Team Leader Development, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Unit Manager Development, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Technical Training Controller, 01/01/17, 12/31/20, Performance and Continuous Improvement Manager, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Packaging Manager, 08/01/22, Present

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8804255178086
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code C1
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Unit Manager

South African Breweries
05.2024 - Current

Packaging Manager

South African Breweries
03.2022 - 05.2024

George Campbell School of Technology
01.2022 - 12.2006

Performance and Continuous Improvement Manager

South African Breweries
02.2021 - 04.2022

Unit Manager Development

South African Breweries
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technical Training Controller

South African Breweries
01.2017 - 01.2021

Team Leader Development

South African Breweries
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelors Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -

Mechanical Engineering N3-N6

Durban Technical College
04.2001 - 11.2009

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Durban University of Technology
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