Wood Work
Peter Reinstorf
Production Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at PRBB Trailers, enhancing productivity and efficiency through application of lean manufacturing and workflow optimization. Skilled in team development and project management, significantly improved production processes and quality control, aligning production schedules with demand forecasts to exceed customer satisfaction and operational targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Repairs Manager
PRBB Trailers
3 2024 - Current
- Scheduling and assigning work orders and proactive repair tasks.
- Prioritizing work across the team.
- Performing inspections and oversight of repair work on trailers to ensure quality.
- Hiring, training, and firing maintenance staff.
- Stepping in to help coordinate more complex repair work.
- Worked out costing on parts and labour
- Identifying an implementing areas of work that can be improved.
- Dealing with all aftersale issues.
- Dealing with repair insurance claims.
- Quoting trailer repairs and parts.
Production Manager
PRBB Trailers
01.2017 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain production goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and production targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Train new employees.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Created streamlined production schedules.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Create a productive factory layout.
- Planning of raw material to be on production lines on time.
- Working in parallel with procurement and designing department.
- Ensuring the discipline is enforced according to the companies policies.
- Dealing with the insurance portfolio of PRBB Trailers.
Forman
Piet Retief Body Builders
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and impacts.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Managed a group of 10 welders.
- Ensured on time results for welding department.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Maritzburg College
Pietermaritzburg 04.2001 -
Skills
Production Planning
Production Line Management
Team Development
Project Management
Quality Control
Safety Management
Operations Management
Production Scheduling
Manufacturing
Production Oversight
Lean Manufacturing
Workflow Optimization
Staff Management
Problem-Solving
Workflow Management
Interests
Traveling
Sport
Software
Microrsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Solid Works
SketchUP
Accomplishments
- Trained and supervise 240 production staff over the past 5 years.
- Used Microsoft Excel to create production schedules
- Increased overall production capacity by 60% each year from 2017 - 2023
- Proficiently supervise 2 production lines, oversee the entire manufacturing process and production schedules.
Additional Information
References
Sjaak Hagg - Director at PRBB Trailers
- 071 307 8891
Timeline
Production Manager
PRBB Trailers
01.2017 - Current
Forman
Piet Retief Body Builders
01.2015 - 12.2015
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Maritzburg College
04.2001 -
Repairs Manager
PRBB Trailers
3 2024 - Current
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