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Shaundre Ward
Production And I.T
Cape Town
Summary
At Amaro Foods, I spearheaded production enhancements, achieving significant quality and efficiency gains. By fostering team motivation and implementing process improvements, I enhanced workflow optimization and quality assurance. My leadership not only boosted morale but also ensured an accident-free environment, demonstrating my adeptness in problem-solving and worker training. Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Production Team Leader
Amaro Foods
Cape Town
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, identify challenges, and develop solutions collaboratively.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth or advancement.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Coordinated with other departments such as sales or marketing to ensure alignment between production capacity and customer demand.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights on process optimization strategies.
Process Controller
Nulaid
Cape Town
06.2006 - 07.2016
- Assisted with root cause analysis efforts following incidents or near-misses, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Wrote all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all process changes, enabling accurate knowledge transfer among team members during shift handovers.
- Troubleshot a variety of instrumentation issues, reducing potential hazards while maintaining production output levels.
- Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Conducted regular audits of control systems, ensuring optimal performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Adhered to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
- Championed a culture of safety and compliance within the organization, regularly reinforcing best practices through training sessions and ongoing communication efforts.
- Provided technical training to operators, empowering them to confidently address minor equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.
- Reduced operational costs for the company through effective monitoring of equipment performance and proactive maintenance scheduling.
Education
Certificate Management Information Systems - Information Technology
IQ Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Florida High
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2006
Skills
Team motivation
Worker Training
Production Planning
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Work Scheduling
Continuous improvements
Process Improvement
Workflow Optimization
Computer Skills
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members per shift.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved 100% efficiency by introducing Translution to the team.
Software
Presentation Software
Database management
Project Management
Certification
Management Information Systems
Timeline
Productivity Through Employee Engagement
05-2024
Supervisory Skills
09-2021
Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries
03-2021
Production Team Leader
Amaro Foods
03.2020 - Current
Management Information Systems
01-2019
Certificate Management Information Systems - Information Technology
IQ Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Process Controller
Nulaid
06.2006 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Florida High
01.2004 - 12.2006
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