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Pfumelani Makwakwa

Team Leader
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven Process Supervisor and Acting Team Leader with 6+ years in FMCG manufacturing at Coca-Cola Beverages SA. Proven ability to lead teams of 10+ operators, drive production targets, and maintain 99%+ compliance with GMP, FSSC 22000, and safety standards. Skilled in process optimization, quality control, shift management, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. BSc Biotechnology graduate with strong technical and leadership background seeking to step into a full Process Supervisor role.

Overview

5
5
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Team Leader

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa
02.2025 - 06.2026

- Supervise 10 operators across the process department, ensuring 98-100% daily output targets are met.

- Reduced line downtime by 15% in 6 months by implementing structured shift handovers and quick-response troubleshooting.

- Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety checks, achieving zero LTI for the last 4 months.

- Liaise with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to resolve production issues within 30 min of escalation.

- Trained and upskilled 6 operators on GMP, CIP, and process control, improving audit scores from 87% to 95%.

Process Operator

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
10.2023 - Current

- Operated and monitored syrup and beverage production lines, maintaining 99% product consistency.

- Performed in-process QC tests and adjusted parameters to prevent out-of-spec batches, cutting waste by 20%.

- Executed CIP procedures and pre-startup checks to ensure 100% compliance during external audits.

- Maintained accurate SAP/MES production logs for traceability and reporting.

Syrup Room Attendant

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

- Prepared syrup batches to recipe, ensuring 100% accuracy and batch traceability.

- Supported sample prep for internal and customer QA submissions.

- Conducted basic equipment maintenance and fault reporting to minimize delays.

Education

BSc - Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology & Microbiology)

University of Limpopo

National Senior Certificate - Mathematics and Science

Khomanani High School

Skills

- Team Leadership & Shift Management Production Planning & Scheduling

- Process Control & Optimization GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000

- Quality Assurance & QC Testing: Brix, Acidity, Batch Verification

- CIP/SIP Procedures Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting

- KPI Reporting Safety & Compliance Audits Training & Mentoring

- SAP,D365/MES Systems Record Keeping & Traceability

Work Experience

01-2022

Certificates and Training

- Project Quality Management, Schedule & Cost Control – Jan 2022

- Computer Literacy Certificate – Jan 2018

- Code 10 (C1) Driver’s License

Interests

Music, Travelling

Additional Information

Driver’s License: Code C1

References

  • Available on request

Timeline

Acting Team Leader

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa
02.2025 - 06.2026

Process Operator

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
10.2023 - Current

National Senior Certificate - Mathematics and Science

Khomanani High School

Syrup Room Attendant

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

BSc - Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology & Microbiology)

University of Limpopo
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