PALESA BUTHELEZI
Johannesburg
Summary
Highly skilled professional with over 10 years of experience in operations management, manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain, budgeting, and production within the FMCG sector. Currently possess a Bachelor of commerce Honors in Logistics degree and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the industry. Throughout career, successfully led teams, managed departments, implemented process improvement projects, and effectively collaborated with internal and external stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to consistently deliver on business targets while minimizing operational costs and optimizing efficiencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Unit Manager
Heineken Beverages
5 2023 - Current
- Increased incoming bulk process improvement, Wine processing and manages accompanying personnel
- Increased transport and bulk planning accuracy
- Manage production plan and production processes
- Manage and control annual unit budgets
- See to annual maintenance plan of all equipment within department
- Manage all quality systems ISO 9001/2000 and FSSC
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement Attendance of all external and internal product nosing
- Liaise with all supply chain managers and logistics within Heineken group to ensure timely production of all products
- Liaise with buying departments to ensure correct product ingredients and lead times is adhered to
- Assist in development and implementation of annual departmental business plans and assist in site’s business plan
- Ensures positive and disciplined environment with all workers and manage all IR issues within department.
Shift Coordinator - First Line Manager
Unilever Indonsa Savoury
06.2021 - 04.2023
- SHE - Adhere to Company emergency procedures, safety rules and regulations and eliminates potential SHE hazards in work areas Engage with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure availability of raw and packaging materials
- Ensure measure of suppliers are in place and rate them according to their KPIs
- Ensure that the medical compliance of all team members is up to date and that team members are adequately trained and assessed before operating machinery
- Oversee the factory's safe and efficient start-up and shutdown
- Ensure all documents are updated and saved on SharePoint Address any matters of concern and escalate to my Manager should a need arise
- Promote a healthy working relationship with the cross-functional teams and escalates problems pro-actively to the Unit Manager/ Plant Manager
- Support a healthy IR climate (shop floor/ union/ management) and drive a high-performance culture mindset with team incorporating wellbeing and teambuilding within and between shifts
- Manage disciplinary processes when the need arises
- Competencies
- Build relationships with suppliers and participate in stakeholder engagement
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivating of line employees.
Production Line Team Leader
PepsiCo (Pioneer Foods)
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Ensure safety standards and regulations are adhered to by all personnel
- Drive world-class manufacturing standards and lead relevant technical project implementation
- Pack product that conforms to company quality standards and meets plan target Supervise the line team and operate the section of the process plant in a manner that delivers efficiency, waste and cost standards as set up by the company
- Ensure a standard of health, safety and hygiene are maintained within the area of responsibility.
Line Supervisor
Wilmar Continental Oils & Fats
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Drive productivity and reporting KPIs
- Ensure availability of packaging material and ensure the quality is in specification
- Manage small packing lines and identify cost-cutting parameters
- Control production process - Ensure machines start-up on time, checklists are done, and Product is in good quality
- Formulate and execute plant operational strategies.
Process Engineer
Sachet Manufacturers
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Participate in product development alongside Unilever's senior R&D personnel
- Design standard operating procedures (SOP) which ensure consumer safety and functional excellence
- Lead new product trials, testing, and processes
- Ensure manufacturing is on time and the right materials are provided for a specific product
- Supervise and lead the process department
- Liaise with the planning department to plan weekly production and ensure machines and equipment are maintained regularly.
Autonomous Operator
Unilever Powders & Khanyisa
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Operate packing filler machine, unscrambler and palletising robot
- Ensure quality standard of product and packaging
- Operate process batch making of the product as per production plan
- Ensure good quality, safety, and production document control on the line.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Logistics
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Cum Laude)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2020 - 03.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Production Technology
College of Production Technology
Johannesburg Benoni 01.2013 - 01.2014
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
Johannesburg 02.2012 - 11.2012
Matric - Maths and Science
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
Johannesburg, Benoni 01.2009 - 11.2009
Skills
Operations Management
Supply Management
People Management
Stakeholder engagement
Quality Control Systems
Manufacturing Controls
Cost management
Problem solving
Process Management
Time Management
Continuous Improvement (WCM/TPM)
Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Logistics
University of South Africa (UNISA)
02.2023 - 09.2024
Shift Coordinator - First Line Manager
Unilever Indonsa Savoury
06.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Cum Laude)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
02.2020 - 03.2023
Production Line Team Leader
PepsiCo (Pioneer Foods)
10.2019 - 05.2021
Line Supervisor
Wilmar Continental Oils & Fats
04.2019 - 09.2019
Process Engineer
Sachet Manufacturers
05.2018 - 03.2019
Autonomous Operator
Unilever Powders & Khanyisa
02.2014 - 04.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Production Technology
College of Production Technology
01.2013 - 01.2014
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
02.2012 - 11.2012
Matric - Maths and Science
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
01.2009 - 11.2009
Unit Manager
Heineken Beverages
5 2023 - Current
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