Phillimon Sello Mabunda
Senior Factory Manager
Karenpark
Summary
Reliable Factory Manager offering 12-years 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
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Factory Manager
Ceramic Industries
04.2019
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with top management and earned full upper management support.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, reducing lead times for production orders.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align production goals with market demands, increasing revenue potential.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of raw materials, parts, and services essential to factory operations.
- Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that resulted in consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations as well as reducing customer complaints.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Streamlined inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and improved cost control.
- Evaluated equipment requirements based on capacity needs, making informed decisions about capital investments in new machinery or upgrades.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements within the facility.
- Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of financial assets within the facility.
- Created and delivered manufacturing labor cost and price input for customer quote reviews.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Facilitated open communication between all factory departments, leading to increased collaboration and more efficient problem-solving.
- Oversaw plant expansions and renovations, ensuring seamless integration of new equipment and processes into existing operations.
- Conducted research, market analysis, cross-referencing and testing and made independent judgments in applying guidelines for factory operation.
- Reviewed energy consumption patterns within the facility, implementing strategies for conserving resources while maintaining high output levels.
- Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
- Drove productivity and financial performance and managed achievement of corporate and factory level metric goals.
- Conducted root cause analyses of production issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement efforts.
- Kept abreast of current environmental requirements of state and federal environmental protection agencies and mobilized safe and responsible workplace.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for top management.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
Production Engineer/Production Group Leader
Vesuvius (SA/CN/SK)
1 2016 - 03.2019
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
- Analyzed data trends from daily operations reports, identifying areas where efficiencies could be improved upon.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Conducted trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in materials procurement, reducing expenses without sacrificing quality or performance.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Procured raw materials essential for supply chain by negotiating with supply chain vendors.
- Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
- Coordinated efforts between engineering department and shop floor personnel to optimize resource allocation during peak times of demand.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and increased employee retention rates.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Evaluated existing systems for opportunities to upgrade or implement new technology, boosting productivity levels in key areas.
- Enhanced product quality with the implementation of rigorous testing procedures and quality control measures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Maximized productivity by 96% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous employee growth.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
Graduate Engineer
Glencore
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Assisted in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Enhanced design processes through the incorporation of advanced software tools, resulting in higher quality projects.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans that accounted for all necessary resources and timelines.
- Delivered innovative engineering solutions for complex problems, effectively addressing production needs.
- Reduced production costs by analyzing materials usage patterns and suggesting alternative materials or methods where appropriate.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality work standards.
- Contributed to company-wide sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities for energy-efficient design strategies and resource conservation measures within projects.
- Mentored junior engineers throughout their professional development journey, providing guidance on critical skills needed within the field.
- Performed rigorous testing on completed designs to ensure reliability under real-world conditions before implementation in final products or systems.
- Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
Education
B. Tech. – Metallurgical Engineering - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2019 - 04.2019
National Diploma Metallurgical Engineering - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 04.2013 - 04.2013
Management Development Programme - Management Science
Warwick Business School
Warwickshire 04.2010 - 04.2012
Skills
Process Specialist
Problem Solving
Team Leading
Process Optimisation
Project Management
Cost Reduction and Management
Talent Identification and Development
Continuous Process Improvement
Operations Management
Production Planning
Manufacturing operations
Machine Operation
Waste Minimization
Facility Management
Production Reporting
Policy Development
Environmental Compliance
Cost Reduction
Mentoring and training
Industrial safety
ISO Standards
Customer Focus
Lean Manufacturing
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Process Planning
Effective Communication
Team Training
Resource Management
Team Development
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving aptitude
Production Reports Maintenance
Total Quality Management
Operational Efficiency
Inventory Control Programs
Production Problem Resolution
Decision-Making
Safety Protocols
Strategic thinker
Roles And Responsibilities
- Support Chief Executive Officer in strategic management, execution and business profitability
- Recruitment, training and development of personnel
- Asset preservation through development, implementation and management of effective systems
- Develop and implement best practice in all factory areas
- Continuous improvement and waste elimination to reduce costs and improve quality of final product
- Project management of capital projects
- Financial Control of Factor Costs
- Safety and risk management in terms of legislation
- Sourcing of new local and international supplier
- Identification and development of future leaders in the business
- Ensuring factory is focused on agreed key performance indicators
Phonenumbers
- +27 81 550 0862
- +27 83 250 0424
Languages
Isindebele
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sepedi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Radio host/Listening to Radio
Former Radio Host at Pheli FM situated in Pretoria. Hosted a Friday and Saturday evening shows.
Timeline
Senior Factory Manager
Ceramic Industries
04.2019
B. Tech. – Metallurgical Engineering - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2019 - 04.2019
National Diploma Metallurgical Engineering - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2013 - 04.2013
Graduate Engineer
Glencore
02.2012 - 10.2015
Management Development Programme - Management Science
Warwick Business School
04.2010 - 04.2012
Production Engineer/Production Group Leader
Vesuvius (SA/CN/SK)
1 2016 - 03.2019
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