Pumla Malongwe
Plant Material Flow Planner
EAST LONDON
Summary
Organized and results-oriented Planner excels at seeing big picture and creating plans to achieve business objectives. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and implementing proactive solutions to deliver cost-effective and timely results. Possesses strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Material Flow Planner
Mercedes Benz South Africa
05.2018 - Current
- Planner for trim 2 & 3 shopping carts
- Planner for Logistic Preparation Centers ( LPC 1,2 & 6)
- Logistic representative for theft relevant parts.
- New Lean Concept planner, liaison with Germany plant and report on plant W175 NLC standards and projects.
- Logistic planning liaison personnel for JIT/JIS suppliers for assembly.
- Experience in writing scope of work for logistic processes and being part of tender evaluation group.
- Design LPC & shopping cart areas,material strip and manpower.
- Plan supply route for LPC trolley conveyance.
- Plan and implement sustainable and lean material flow processes for model year and engineering changes for Trim lines and LPC areas.
- Update relevant SAP material master data fields according to planning parameters.
- Create Logistics equipment specifications allowing IPS to do procurement.
- Regularly review material flow process performance, looking for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Responsible for Planning and implementing W206 car module for trim line shopping carts and LPC areas assistance by of ebp.
- Implemented paperless picking Plus widget for LPC areas.
- Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management
- Provided expert guidance on industry trends and regulatory compliance requirements during the planning process
Intern Paint Shop Quality Department
Mercedes Benz South Africa
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Conducted time studies for paint shop. 10%.....
- Completed project for paint shop defining employee's workstations using color robot concept. 100% done
- Part take in MPS project for quality improvement.
- Contributed to positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support
Junior Industrial Engineer
Plastop Astrapak Group
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Part of team that launched World Class manufacturing (WCM)
- Project lead for scrap reduction project.
- Skills development facilitator.
- Health and Safety coordinator.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Project Management - Projects
Mancosa
East London 01.2024 - 12.2024
No Degree - Introduction To Human Factors/Ergonomics
Smart Ergonomics
Mercedes Benz South Africa 03.2023 - 03.2023
No Degree - Lean Basic Training Certificate
Mercedes Benz South Africa
East London 02.2022 - 02.2022
No Degree - Conflict Resolution Skills & Strategies
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 03.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Technology For Industrial Engineering - Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 06.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
Presentation Delivery
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma Project Management - Projects
Mancosa
01.2024 - 12.2024
No Degree - Introduction To Human Factors/Ergonomics
Smart Ergonomics
03.2023 - 03.2023
No Degree - Conflict Resolution Skills & Strategies
Nelson Mandela University
03.2022 - 03.2022
No Degree - Lean Basic Training Certificate
Mercedes Benz South Africa
02.2022 - 02.2022
Plant Material Flow Planner
Mercedes Benz South Africa
05.2018 - Current
Intern Paint Shop Quality Department
Mercedes Benz South Africa
11.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Technology For Industrial Engineering - Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2013 - 12.2014
Junior Industrial Engineer
Plastop Astrapak Group
09.2011 - 06.2015
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