Rangarirai Musasa
Jaison
Johanesburg
Summary
Multi-skilled manufacturing plant and projects engineer having more than 10 years post graduate combined experience in different manufacturing plants, project management and the mineral processing plant. Holder of Bachelor of Technology Production Engineering degree. Having a high-level planning experience, problem solver and the utmost understanding of working to budgets and timelines both on the operational and engineering maintenance aspects. Well skilled in manufacturing plant management, focusing on improving the plant engineering availability or OEE, throughput, maintenance systems improvements, manufacturing process improvements, new machines installations and commissioning projects among other activities with overall goal of increasing efficiency and cost savings. Currently a Plant & Projects engineer in a manufacturing plant and engineering consultancy organization focusing on the operational, strategic and engineering aspects of the company to ensure efficient running of the plant and projects in terms of Productivity and Engineering Availability. Have hands on experience in mechanical and electrical manufacturing plant machines and mineral processing plant machines maintenance. Can effectively work as a maintenance engineer/ manager or production engineer/ manager or project engineer/ manager. Core values followed are ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards at each and every work aspect.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Manager
Rieger Industrial Consultancy & Manufacturing
Johannesburg
08.2015 - Current
- Reporting to company directors
- Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day to day operations of company to exceed customers’ expectations and plant efficiency
- Increased equipment consistency by 35% by developing and presenting design and maintenance plan that included preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Different sites projects management in South Africa
- Site expansion plans, capacity analysis, process layout designs and optimization and due diligence analysis
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and machines fixing in case of big plant problems
- Project management from implementation to commissioning doing planning, organizing and controlling of different manufacturing plant projects
- Managing manufacturing plant in operational and engineering (manpower, maintenance and projects) aspect
- Plant budgets compilation and management (CAPEX and OPEX)
- Monitoring of operations and triggering corrective actions
- New product development projects from initiation until product reaches market ensuring yearly company growth
- Managing procurement, stock inventory and scheduling
- Strategic development and mapping company future direction to ensure and allow continuous growth
- Technical team building and ensuring full labor and machine utilization
- Product costing and estimations
- Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
- Company policies development and management (Quality, maintenance, operational procedures, safety)
- Working with outside vendors in different aspects of factory projects (Supply Chain)
- Development, Implementation & Auditing of Safety Health and Environment (SHE, ISO 22000)
- Maintaining and updating customer data in CRM system.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing proactive preventive maintenance program
Industrial Plant Engineer
Abelanani
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 07.2015
- (Manufacturing and operational excellence (Lean, TQM, Production Planning & Control, Simulation, Productivity Improvements & Work standards)
- Reporting to company directors and operations manager
- Managing Extrusion Blow Molding machine operations, injection Molding Machine Operations, Packaging plant and sheet metal processing using CNC machines
- Setting up processes and policies to improve overall efficiency of plant
- Organizing and leading training of some staff to become semi-skilled personnel in different engineering fields
- Preparing and reviewing production schedules for products
- New machinery installations projects management, machine operating training and day to day maintenance of all plant machinery
- Machine system design improvements to minimize waste, maximize machine availability and to reduce operational costs
- Performing quality assurance audits, which include analyzing procedures and making recommendations for procedures
- Maintenance management: Mechanical, electrical and electronic machines maintenance and troubleshooting (Maintenance planning and breakdowns).
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved R3 Million per year
Projects Engineer
MIKESEC cc
Johannesburg
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Project management Building Services
- Technical sales and marketing of equipment and products
- Reporting to company director and running day to day activities and projects of company
- Increased company clientele by 30% through successful projects completion
- New jobs and projects marketing and client liaison to get jobs and contracts
- Job cost estimates and quotations for clients
- Hands on mechanical projects installations and maintenance with colleague artisans (HVAC, Fabrications installations,) Pipe fitting, duct erecting, plumbing and security installations
- Job materials ordering and planning before and after job commences
- Monthly progress claims for all different long-term project sites
- Overall monitoring and hands on since it was small company
- (All-rounder)
- Maintenance Management System development and Management.
Projects Mechanical Engineer
TECHSERVICES ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY
Gaborone
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Managed projects and monitored design, installations, and inspection and testing of HVAC systems, pipelines, pumping systems, pressure vessels, lifting equipment and mining hoists around Botswana
- Led generation of design improvements for benefit of customers
- Coordinated large multi-disciplinary activities on new installations, major refurbishment and maintenance work
- Ensuring that statutory mining and industrial regulations and Safety, Health & Environment policy are complied with in site operations
- Achieved company growth by 40% by getting new projects after successful completion of other projects
- Implemented safety standards as governed by SHEQ procedures and standards
- Coordinating and managing project through supervising pipe fitters, coded welders, duct erectors, refrigeration technicians and their assistants to ensure that production targets are met and quality work as per plan, drawings and design is achieved
- Setting up maintenance programs and management for HVAC systems and other mechanical systems for different companies
- Preparation of schematic layouts, sizing of piping and ductwork
- Monthly production claims and cost calculations relating to work progress
- Preparation of contracts documents, drawings and specifications
- Monthly production reports to top management and to monitor progress.
Junior/ Trainee Plant Engineer to Graduate Plant Engineer
Gaths Mine (A division of AAM)
Mashava
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Started working with mechanical artisans in different sections of mine to gain all hands-on mechanical engineering experience and moved on to work with section engineers to gain all design, project management and maintenance skills until appointed to be section Engineer after completion of degree
- Doing this during all vacation holidays and also during one-year industrial attachment
- Utilized preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance methodologies to improve Packers Section, plant & equipment availability and material conveyance systems
- Developed cost-effective maintenance system by identifying programs and strategies for equipment improvement through plant and equipment allocation, availability, breakdowns avoidance and spares inventory
- Process, Plant and Machine Layout
- Maintaining and overseeing plant repairs and equipment
- Executing basic administrative functions- Planning, Organizing and Controlling resources
- Maintaining engineering systems in place and initiating new systems through projects
- Motivating work team
- Plant designs and mechanical projects
- Boiler making, Fabrication, Fitting, Turning, Welding and Mine Belting & Conveyance Technologies
- Workshop and Machine Shop Management
- Ensuring production targets were met through ensuring high plant Engineering Availability
- Environmental controls ISO 14001.
Education
Bachelor of Science - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe 03.2004 - 10.2008
Skills
Proficient in Auto CADundefined
Contact Numbers
- 27 78 022 0265
- 27 72 371 2086
Passport Number
AE109352
Work Permit
South Africa work permit
Engineering Prof Reg
ECSA Professional Engineer Registration & SAIIE
Industrial Machines Expertise
- PTFE thread seal tape and other PTFE products manufacturing and processing machines
- Mining Plant Machines& Drives. (Scheduled maintenance, trouble shooting and new machines installations especially in the mineral processing plant.)
- Injection and blow moulding machines
- Paper making and packaging machines (maintenance and running of the machines).
- HVAC & gas transmission. (Pipe welding, brazing, fitting, tank installation, air ducting, boiler installation and HVAC units and chiller plant installation and maintenance.
- CNC & Die Cutting Machines
- Steel work processing machines. (Guillotine, press machine, bending machines, lathe machine, milling machine, metal cutting machine and other workshop machines)
Professional Highlights
- Manufacturing Plant Operations (plastic and PTFE processing), Project Management (New installations and Maintenance) and Engineering Management- RIC Manufacturing & Consultant Engineers- August 2015 to present day.
- Plastic processing Management (Blow and injection moulding), machines Installations, Operation and Maintenance Projects - 2011 to 2015 Abelanani SA.
- Buildings Mechanical Engineering facilities design and installations Projects Management, Technical Sales 2009 to 2010 (Botswana and South Africa)
- Mechanical Engineering Consultancy, Project Management South Africa and Botswana (2009 to 2011)
- Mining Plant Engineering and Projects Management (2004- 2008).
Facilities Management Projects Expertise
- Designing, managing, and maintaining HVAC and Plumbing systems for various building types
- Fire systems new installations and maintenance
- Boiler systems maintenance and energy saving
- Industrial kitchens new installations and maintenance
- Water tanks and reservoirs of different sizes and types installations
- Domestic and industrial electrical installations and maintenance projects
- Working with civil engineers and quantity surveyors in the new buildings or expansion projects
- Production of and interpretation of electrical, mechanical and building plans and drawings to ensure the projects come out exactly as the initial plan
High School Education
- Zimuto High, A Level, 2001-2002, Maths, Physics & Chemistry
- St Anthony’s High, O Level, 1997-2000, 9 Subjects
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/09/83
References
- Redemption Bandera, Former Snr Industrial Engineering & Management Consultant (RIC), redemption81bandera@gmail.com, +27-78-2901608
- Marc Gerasimo, TMC and TEDERIC Injection Moulding Machines Supplier (Maritime Marketing), marc@maritimemarketing.co.za, +27-83-3950402
- Sandra Andrew, RIC Manufacturing Accounts Administrator, sandra.andrew@ricgroup.net
Training
- Management Traineeship
- Advanced Excel Training, MS Projects & ICDL
- Compliance
- Integrated Management Systems ISO 14001:2004, EMS –ISO 9001:2000 QMS & OHSAS 18001:1999. (TCCQS- EOSH)
- Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV)
- Materials Handling Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- CAD CAM Systems
Timeline
Plant Manager
Rieger Industrial Consultancy & Manufacturing
08.2015 - Current
Industrial Plant Engineer
Abelanani
01.2011 - 07.2015
Projects Engineer
MIKESEC cc
03.2010 - 12.2010
Projects Mechanical Engineer
TECHSERVICES ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY
01.2009 - 03.2010
Junior/ Trainee Plant Engineer to Graduate Plant Engineer
Gaths Mine (A division of AAM)
07.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Chinhoyi University of Technology
03.2004 - 10.2008
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