PHUTI SELEPE
Kempton Park
Summary
Driven manufacturing professional with over 10 years of experience in operations and project management. Skilled in team leadership, troubleshooting, and implementing continuous improvements. Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and ensure quality compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Controller – Processing Plant
THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY
06.2025 - Current
- Led team operations and training in machine operation for the processing plant.
- SAP
- Oversaw technical adjustments and maintenance for enhanced machinery efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards during project execution.
- Operated SCADA software systems.
- Performing Quality Checks.
- Cleaning and sanitation.
- Organizational and administrative support, including office maintenance.
- Recorded shift events for handover and maintained accurate records.
- Proficient in MS Word
Processing Operator – Processing Plant
UNILEVER OLA FACTORY
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Machine Operation &Team leading and training of duties on shift.
- Led project management efforts to achieve organizational goals.
- Executed operations using SCADA software for monitoring systems.
- Conducted quality checks and managed Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes.
- Recorded shift events for effective handover and accurate record keeping.
- SAP, MS Word.
Basic Operator- Packing hall
UNILEVER OLA FACTORY
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Led team in operating machinery to ensure productivity.
- Coordinated project activities to ensure successful completion.
- Conducted quality checks to maintain product standards and minimize defects
- Performing Minor Preventative Maintenance and mechanical repairs on machines(Autonomous Maintenance )
- Recorded important shift details to facilitate effective communication.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 02.2025 - 07.2026
N3 - Mathematics & Engineering Science
Springfield FET College
Johannesburg 02.2026 - 04.2026
N3 - Industrial Engineering
Springfield College
02.2025 - 04.2025
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Machine Operation
- SCADA Software Proficiency
- Project Coordination
- Technical Maintenance
- MS Word
Certification
- 2010-2014-Matric Certificate
- Health & Safety Representative
- Forklift,PPT, and Hoist license
- LinkedIn Learning
- 2023-SCADA: Collect, Analyze and Visualize Data for Industrial Automation
- 2023-Administrative Professional Foundation
- 2024- The Learning PLC Ladder Logic: The Basics
- 2024-Industrial Automation
- 2026-Excel: Conditional Formatting
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Highest QBO and SBO raiser for two consecutive quarters.
- Project Manager –CIP optimization in process plant to eliminate leaks and save costs
- Project manager -implementing effective waste reduction initiatives in process plant operations, significantly minimizing leftover waste and driving cost savings.
- Project manager - Initiated and implemented the 6S methodology in the chemical store, enhancing workplace organization, safety, and efficiency.
- Project manager – maintaining accurate and up-to-date register of chemical store for tracking purposes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and inventory management standards.
- Awarded for being boldly innovative
Timeline
N3 - Mathematics & Engineering Science
Springfield FET College
02.2026 - 04.2026
Process Controller – Processing Plant
THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY
06.2025 - Current
Certificate - Project Management
University of Cape Town
02.2025 - 07.2026
N3 - Industrial Engineering
Springfield College
02.2025 - 04.2025
Processing Operator – Processing Plant
UNILEVER OLA FACTORY
06.2021 - 06.2025
Basic Operator- Packing hall
UNILEVER OLA FACTORY
09.2015 - 05.2021