SIBUYISELWE BENNETT NENE
Production Manager
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Production Manager
Kerry Ingredients South Africa
2016.09 - 2022.10
- Managed and supervised 8 direct reports and 120 indirect reports .
- Responsible for Powder blending ,Liquids blending and Spray drying.
- Ensuring that all raw materials and required PPE is available to execute daily plan.
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout the factory.
- Supervise and manage all production employees for both supervisors and operators.
- Implement lean manufacturing ,cost saving,manage overtime.
- Ensuring that JIT principle and FIFO method is followed to prevent backlog.
- Chairing daily production meeting and managing daily shift reports from supervisors and Quality Inspectors.
- Record and report on process water daily results for conductivity and PH levels.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Maintain and ensuring all audits compliance from environmental to standards and practices (ISO 9000-9001) (ISO14001:2015) in preparation for AIB and BRC.
Production Group Lead
Kerry Ingredients South Africa
2010.10 - 2016.08
- Managed 25 direct reports on my shift and 5 indirect (cleaners and laundry)
- Management of the entire operations from picking, powder blending, liquids blending, spraydrys, powder packing, liquids packing, Xray And Metal Detection of all product produced, preparation of all raw materials, management of employees, absenteeism, managing overtime.
- Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
- Led root cause analysis efforts for operational issues, resulting in effective problem-solving strategies.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
- Increased product quality by developing and enforcing strict quality control procedures.
Supervisor
Frame Textiles
3 2005 - 8 2009
- Supervised direct reports of 45 employees for both Inspection and Dispatch.
- Coordinate, and plan the activities of personnel who process and manufacture textile products, fabrics
- Establish work methods to meet deadlines and coordinate work with other sections.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
Education
Management Sciences In Operations And Quality - Management Science
Durban University Of Technology
Durban, South Africa 2023.01 -
Textile Technology - undefined
Westcol
2007.01 - 2009.08
Team Supervising Certificate - undefined
Business Management And Training College
2014.01 - 2015.04
Skills
Decision-making
Conflict resolution
Excellent Communication
Attention to detail
Active listening
Self motivated
Problem solving
Planning and coordination
Project management
Team Collaboration
Time management
Leadership
Interpersonal communication
Process Improvement
Waste Reduction
Process Monitoring and Improvement
Industrial hygiene
Accomplishments
- Exemplary Attendance Award, 2010 - 2021
- Long Service Certificate, 10 Year Service Achieved At KERRY
- Food Safety Certificate, A BRCGS Issue 8 Certificate
- HACCP Certificate, Certificate For Haccp
- Corrective Action And Root Cause Analysis Cert, Certification
- Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries Cert, Certification include investigating incident, preparing a witness, preparing an opening statement, cross examination, presenting a closing argument & substantive fairness
Personal Information
- Date of birth : 1984/01/31
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
References
- Mthokozisi Hlabisa, Production Manager, Kerry Ingredients Hammersdale, mthokozisi.hlabisa@kerry.com, 0760231574
- Chantal Naidoo, HR Director SSA, Kerry Ingredients South Africa, chantal.naidoo@kerry.com, 0826151220
- Trivesh Roopnarain, HR Director, Frame Textiles, triveshr@frametextiles.co.za, 0837035616
Projects
Underweight bags project, I have introduced a scale printer that took away that complaint forever .
New site commissioning,
Commissioning of new site was my project as a production manager from SOP's To WI's and training of staff (Operations)
Sap migration, I was given a project to train all production operators to understand SAP and under 4 week my project was successful
Certification
Environmental Management system
Timeline
Management Sciences In Operations And Quality - Management Science
Durban University Of Technology
2023.01 -
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
2021-10
Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8
2021-05
Health & Safety Legislation
2019-10
Internal Auditing
2018-07
Corrective Action & Root cause analysis
2018-07
Production Manager
Kerry Ingredients South Africa
2016.09 - 2022.10
Initiating disciplinary enquiries
2016-02
Environmental Management system
2014-02
Team Supervising Certificate - undefined
Business Management And Training College
2014.01 - 2015.04
Production Group Lead
Kerry Ingredients South Africa
2010.10 - 2016.08
Textile Technology - undefined
Westcol
2007.01 - 2009.08
Supervisor
Frame Textiles
3 2005 - 8 2009
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