NONTUTHUKO SPHILA MAPHUMULO
Factory|Site Manager
Waterfall
Summary
Experienced precast concrete manufacturing professional with expertise in project management, quality management, and renewable energy. Proven ability to oversee factory implementation and production phases, manage supplier relationships, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Skilled in planning and coordinating project schedules, negotiating contracts, and conducting audits. Strong leadership and team recruitment abilities. Proficient in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing. Adept at maintaining operational excellence and meeting client expectations. Committed to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Reliable Factory Manager offering over 10 years of background overseeing and monitoring workers and equipment and carrying out production-strategy decisions. Polished in creating and enforcing quality control standards and implementing machine maintenance standard operating procedures. Dedicated and highly motivated professional possessing 'can do' attitude and sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Concrete Tower Factory Manager - Factory Implementation & Production
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and followed up on tasks for internal and external team leaders during the implementation of a new factory site.
- Defined and tracked the implementation schedule for the keystone factory.
- Oversaw construction and start-up stages, including the arrival of works, installation of molds, and large means.
- Supported negotiations for infrastructure and installation contracts.
- Managed supplier accounts and interfaces.
- Ensured quality standards in collaboration with other departments, according to the Nordex Quality Management System.
- Ensured homologation of materials and auxiliary elements with the SQA Team.
- Held follow-up and technical support meetings with various stakeholders and suppliers.
- Conducted documentary, process, and product audits of concrete tower elements.
- Managed pre-manufacturing processes and associated costs.
- Requested and managed services through company systems (JDE/SAP).
- Recruited teams for the production phase of the project.
Concrete Tower Factory Manager - Technical Support
Nordex Energy South Africa
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided critical information to the sales and tender department, significantly contributing to successful project sales and securing future opportunities.
- Actively participated in virtual and in-person meetings with government officials, fostering strong support for upcoming projects.
- Successfully acquired land parcels through skilled negotiations with landowners.
- Managed soil testing processes to ensure suitability for factory construction.
- Secured essential production resources, including water and electricity, through effective negotiations with suppliers.
- Directed the licensing process for proposed factory locations, appointing and managing town planners and environmental practitioners.
- Skillfully handled tasks related to concrete towers, including facility dismantling.
Buffer Yard Management and Windfarm Construction Support
Nordex Energy South Africa
02.2021 - 07.2021
- After successfully completing my duties as a Factory Manager, I was requested to assist the Buffer Yard team in managing the Buffer Yard operations.
- Monitoring keystone storage and movements from intermediate buffer yard to the windfarm site.
- Coordinated with the quality team for inspections and managed repair processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Successfully coordinated the status of the keystones with various construction teams to ensure planning and timeous completion of project.
- Liaised with engineering teams to develop solutions for any issues that arose.
- Managed Customer Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implemented corrective actions.
- Led the Buffer Yard team and managed logistics teams, overseeing keystone movements from the intermediate buffer yard, to site buffer yard, and to the construction pad for assembly.
Factory Site Manager
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed contractor to ensure production of concrete tower segments met schedule, budget, and organizational quality and HSE standards.
- Led organizational team at the factory, ensuring effective coordination and performance.
- Ensured health and safety of team members and visitors at the factory.
- Oversaw contractor in stock control, production planning, technical processes, quality, and factory logistics.
- Coordinated transportation logistics between the factory and wind farm, ensuring smooth interface and delivery.
- Implemented quality processes as directed by the organizational quality team, maintaining budget and schedule, and advising on potential implications.
- Prepared daily and weekly reports and conducted regular meetings with internal teams and contractors.
- Maintained daily diaries to document and address delays, implementing mitigation measures with the contractor.
- Controlled purchases and supplies for the organization and managed change orders from the contractor.
Quality Manager
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with the global Quality Department to ensure contractors met organizational quality standards as defined in the Quality System.
- Managed and coordinated the quality team at the factory, aligning quality activities with the broader organizational team.
- Assisted in the control and maintenance of the entire integrated quality management system.
- Ensured materials and auxiliary elements from contractors met all organizational requirements set by the Engineering and Quality Departments, and approved them accordingly.
- Applied in-depth knowledge of concrete tower production to implement the quality plan effectively.
- Liaised with the factory site manager to ensure the quality plan was properly implemented.
- Conducted audits of processes and products at all stages of manufacture.
- Identified non-conformities, reported them to the responsible corrective action group and factory site manager, and generated non-compliance reports.
- Decided on corrective actions in consultation with the Global Quality Manager and coordinated their execution with the Site Manager and suppliers.
- Conducted final validation of products using a comprehensive inspection checklist.
- Mentored and managed the AW Quality team to meet all quality requirements.
- Provided daily and weekly verbal and written reports, and communicated regularly with the Global Quality Manager.
- Attended and documented weekly quality coordination meetings with contractors.
Quality Manager
Aveng Infraset (Precast Factory)
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Selected and trained Quality Control Personnel, managed HR for the quality department, and maintained discipline.
- Prepared the annual budget for materials and equipment for the Quality Department.
- Developed and evaluated detailed quality procedures and programs for effectiveness.
- Worked with production and sales management to implement detailed procedures and instructions.
- Assisted in personal development, conducted performance appraisals, and discussed development strategies.
- Managed and maintained QMS ISO 9001 principles.
- Scheduled and conducted internal quality audits as per ISO 9001 and relevant standards and managed 3rd party audits.
- Oversaw product inspection and all laboratory functions including calibrations of equipment.
- Evaluated new quality standards and set up work instructions to meet customer requirements.
- Coordinated with Sales and Dispatch for product conformity and with Purchasing for raw material conformity.
- Promoted quality awareness within the organization.
- Promoted and verified preventive and corrective actions, including coordinating the investigations and resolutions of Customer Complaints.
- Periodically evaluated the effectiveness of the organization’s quality system.
- Reported quality issues to management and provided monthly quality status updates.
- Handled special assignments from the Business Unit Quality Manager and General Manager.
Education
High School Education - Senior Certificate
Stanger M.L. Sultan Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2004
Higher Education - National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Durban university of technology
01.2005 - 12.2008
Post Graduation Qualification - Advanced diploma in organizational leadership
Towerstone
01.2017 - 12.2018
Skills
Project Management:
- Co-ordination
- Precast Concrete Production
- Wind Energy - Concrete Towers
- Quality Management System
- Scheduling
- Supplier selection and management
- Contract Negotiations
- Team recruitment
- Manufacturing operations
- Operations management
- Environmental compliance
- Mentoring and training
- Total quality management
- Health & Safety
Timeline
Concrete Tower Factory Manager - Factory Implementation & Production
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2024 - Current
Concrete Tower Factory Manager - Technical Support
Nordex Energy South Africa
07.2021 - 02.2024
Buffer Yard Management and Windfarm Construction Support
Nordex Energy South Africa
02.2021 - 07.2021
Factory Site Manager
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Manager
Nordex Energy South Africa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Post Graduation Qualification - Advanced diploma in organizational leadership
Towerstone
01.2017 - 12.2018
Quality Manager
Aveng Infraset (Precast Factory)
06.2009 - 06.2010
Higher Education - National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Durban university of technology
01.2005 - 12.2008
High School Education - Senior Certificate
Stanger M.L. Sultan Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2004
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