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Ricardo Barbosa

Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced and reliable Production Supervisor with a background in manufacturing operations, team leadership, and process optimisation. Currently responsible for overseeing daily production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Skilled in staff supervision, workflow coordination, problem-solving, and health & safety compliance. Backed by over six years of hands-on experience in the bakery sector and a period in retail, bringing a well-rounded, adaptable approach and a solid understanding of both production and customer-facing roles. Known for being organised, approachable, and calm under pressure.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Production Supervisor

Fochem International (PTY) LTD
03.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing the production process.
  • Quality control.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Inventory Management.
  • Risk assessment.
  • Training.

Retail Sales Associate

Cartridge Hyper
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Merchandising.
  • Cash Management.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Customer Service.
  • Stock Control.

Bakery Assistant

Mama Lourdes Heavenly Bites
02.2016 - 02.2022
  • Customer Service.
  • Cash Management.
  • Product Development.
  • Stock Control.
  • Invoicing.
  • Dispatch

Education

High School Diploma -

Brilliant Minds Tutor Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Production planning

Materials handling

Time Management

Leadership

Communication

Technical

Computer Literacy

Problem Solving

Certification

SACAI National Senior Certificate, Obtained Bachelor Entrance

Timeline

Forklift Operator Licence

08-2024

Production Supervisor

Fochem International (PTY) LTD
03.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Cartridge Hyper
01.2024 - 03.2024

SACAI National Senior Certificate, Obtained Bachelor Entrance

12-2022

Bakery Assistant

Mama Lourdes Heavenly Bites
02.2016 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

Brilliant Minds Tutor Centre
04.2001 -
Ricardo Barbosa