Sabelo Derrick Xaba
Embalenhle
Summary
A self-motivated, knowledgeable, result-oriented, and reliable lean six sigma Green belt Industrial engineer with a proven record of employer satisfaction in improving all manufacturing processes and procedures, developing and managing production budgets, completing detailed production forecasts and improving production Technology. I’m writing to express my interest in the position. I hold a B- Tech in Industrial engineering and Advanced certificate in Operation Management with 6 years’+ experience in the field, where I’ve been maintaining, increasing efficiency of the production systems, eliminating waste, driving continuous improvement, improving productivity, prioritizing safety and managing operations. I have a strong drive to see things through completion, I believe in aligning my ideas with company’s vision and doing right at first chance, I value time, quality, safety, and integrity. My strategy is enhanced by the lean six sigma methodology, Industrial engineering techniques, QC tools and Kaizen philosophy.
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
York Timbers
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Frame line increased productivity and efficiency
- Frame line headcount reduction and revised SOPs
- Introduced technical process flow and office operations system with the help of Nashua Service
- Introduced clocking system to assist payroll with cost saving
- Increased productivity and efficiency by managing the planning of projects
- Minimize waste by introducing technical review, post-mortem (after completed projects for improvements) and productivity meetings
- Was part of the team that passed SASOL COMPLIANCE - AUDIT for Welding and safety
- Introduced Visual board management
- Introduced detailed process flows
- Introduced SOPs
- Implemented detailed downtime report with 5WHY method
- Implemented planned maintenance guide for Production
- Conducted FMEA meetings
- Implemented 5S principle
- Introduced Total Productive Maintenance
- Manage 174 heads, 12 direct subordinates
- Manage and monitor Total Quality Management for Wetside
Production Manager
Light of Life Solutions/Nuclad Services
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Creating a production schedule
- Implement and control the production schedule
- Review and adjust the schedule where needed
- Training new employees
- Scheduling regular maintenance for equipment
- Purchasing the required materials
- Organize Technical review meetings
- Oversee inventory control plan
- Ensuring that health and safety protocols are adhered to
- Efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements
- Determine required headcount and resources
- Motivate, support, and provide guidance to production staff
- Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free
- Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production
- Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
- Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations
- Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team
- Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
- Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
- Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
- Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
- Set product quality standards
- Monitor quality standards of products
- Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
- Determine and implement improvements to the production process
- Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
- Estimate production costs
- Manage production budgets
- Implement cost control programs
- Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management
Industrial Engineer
Nissan South Africa
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Optimize employee production and material efficiency through continuous improvement
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, activities and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services
- Assist production in planning labor allocations with regards to model mix and facilities changes
- Maintain high quality standards through on-the-floor interaction with employees to ensure quality and accuracy in each step of the production process
- Develop direct and indirect labor standards and methods, Track labor efficient manpower utilization and Production line balancing
- Balance workload across operators
- Coordinate problem solving activities on plant floor with multi-department resources
- Develop elementary breakdown of Processes, Capacity study and determining Value Adding and Non-Value Adding activities
- Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop improved methods and standards
- Figure out how to manufacture parts or products, or deliver services, with maximum efficiency
- Set Daily Targets based on Time studies and Design standard time
- Evaluate and design ergonomic workstations and material handling systems
- Conduct Job ergonomics valuations
- Define daily/ hourly Target studies for each different product
- Determine most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily manpower utilization
- Establish operational methods and work standards using various work measurement techniques
- Downtime, Breakdown studies and OEE Calculations
- Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
- Initiate, plan, execute, and control strategic projects to accomplish operations’ strategic goals
- Develop layout and Workflow using Visio
- Analyze internal process methods and standards
- Support manufacturing production teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues
- Conducted Production Study for activities that are not repetitive
- Conduct Value stream mapping and process audits
- Organize and present data and information using Microsoft Office Suite
- Perform Root cause analysis and Perform risk assessment
- Analyze existing operations and propose cost justified improvements
- Gap analysis
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs and costs.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Trained employees on new software tools to improve productivity levels across the organization while maintaining safety standards.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -
2K0 AFRICA INSTITUTE
01.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Production Management Institute of Southern Africa
01.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
01.2019
National Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Kaizen
- Value Stream Mapping
- QC Tools
- Lean Methodology
- Arena Simulation
- SAP
- Team Leader & Communication
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Production Scheduling
- Continuous improvements
Accomplishments
- Maximum utilization of operators by identifying Non-Value and Value adding activities.
- Reduced Rework Costs by introducing scrap cutters on the Presses.
- Eliminated unutilized talent/head and sponsored other needing shops.
- Revised Cycle Times and SOPs.
- Was part of the team that launched Navarra automated/Robotic line in Press Shop, I standardized Cycle times and Capacity Plan for the line.
- Continuous Line balance and Capacity study depending on demand for 2 existing models (NP200 & NP300) and New Navarra model.
References
Thabiso Thabane, Senior Production Manager, 0658099985, Nissan South Africa, Available on request
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Production Manager
York Timbers
05.2023 - 09.2024
Production Manager
Light of Life Solutions/Nuclad Services
02.2022 - 04.2023
Industrial Engineer
Nissan South Africa
03.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Production Management Institute of Southern Africa
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -
2K0 AFRICA INSTITUTE
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