Nomcebo Promise Ndlovu
Industrial Engineer
Germiston
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful team player with experience in leveraging software applications and technology to drive efficiency. Expertise in business organization and strategies for modernizing workplaces enhances operational effectiveness. Proven track record in project support, demonstrating a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving that consistently delivers results. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Industrial Engineering Training
Eskom Rotek Industries
02.2024 - Current
- Applied Lean initiatives to optimize processes across multiple power stations, focusing on spares tracking, look-ahead planning, and time-and-motion studies to eliminate process waste, and boost productivity in an outage.
- Developed Power BI dashboards to enhance visual management and provide real-time data insights on the shop floor, improving decision-making and process efficiency.
- Assisted in project management for a strategic initiative to design and construct a new facility, contributing to planning, implementation, and lifecycle management to address operational constraints.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives (incident investigation), conducting root cause analyses to address nonconformance issues.
- Contributed to increased plant efficiency through careful analysis of workstations and material flow patterns.
Graduate Industrial Engineer
Premier FMCG (Confectionery Site)
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Led Continuous Improvement projects, increasing the throughput of chocolate-speckled eggs from 420 kg to 800 kg per shift, and reducing cycle time.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design ergonomic equipment for material transport and storage, improving operator safety and efficiency.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Evaluated cost-saving opportunities in materials sourcing and procurement, resulting in significant savings on raw materials purchases.
- Implemented continuous improvement culture, training staff in Six Sigma methodologies and leading Kaizen events.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
06.2025
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2023
No Degree - Data Science in Practice
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Process Improvement: Evaluating and re-engineering processes to optimize efficiency, with experience in TPM and QMS
Process Audits and Data Analysis: Conducting audits and analyzing data to ensure quality standards and best practices
Business Intelligence: Designing KPIs and developing dashboards for actionable insights
Lean Methodology: Driving process optimization and embedding Lean culture
Communication and Conflict Handling: Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and problem-solving
Software: Power BI, R-Studio, SAP, Shopware, Excel, SharePoint Online, Visio, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, Google Collab
Computer Literacy: High proficiency in industry-standard tools and systems
Fast learner
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Fourth Industrial Engineering in Artificial Intelligence, University of Johannesburg | 2022
Timeline
Industrial Engineering Training
Eskom Rotek Industries
02.2024 - Current
Graduate Industrial Engineer
Premier FMCG (Confectionery Site)
04.2023 - 01.2024
No Degree - Data Science in Practice
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Personal Information
Languages: IsiZulu, English, Sotho, isiXhosa
References
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