SIDNEY NGOEPE
Production Manager
Benoni
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with 11+ years in FMCG manufacturing, accountable for plant safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Proven leader in operational excellence and Lean manufacturing, with experience driving OEE, uptime, throughput, and labor utilization in high-volume environments. Skilled at executing production plans, leading daily reviews, and implementing corrective actions to hit targets. Strong track record in waste reduction, cost management, continuous improvement, and developing high-performance teams and supervisors. Hands-on with ERP/MRP systems, advanced Excel, ISO standards, and root cause analysis. Seeking to drive performance and efficiency for a leading packaging manufacturer in Johannesburg South.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
AVI - National Brands Limited
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Consistently achieved production targets while reducing waste by 40%
- Rework from 40 tons to 16 tons/month = R480k/month saved at R20/kg avg material cost Built capability
- Led Lean manufacturing and operational excellence projects that delivered ROI in annual cost savings. Utilized RCA, 5-Whys, and data analysis to eliminate defects, rework, and customer complaints
- Enforced EHS compliance personal hygiene standards across factory floor, maintaining audit readiness for retail and export customers
Production Manager
In2food
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Took full ownership for safety, quality, delivery, and cost for a production facility.
- Achieved zero lost time injuries through SHEQ compliance & proactive risk management ,Risk assessment through safety talks
- Supported annual budget planning & delivered cost/unit reductions
Production Supervisor
Revlon S.A
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Built a culture of PPE compliance and OHS adherence. Conducted immediate investigations into near-misses and incidents, achieving zero LTIs on shift
- Drove machine efficiency and uptime from 62% to 96% by collaborating with maintenance to reduce downtime and implementing TPM principles. Improved throughput and through bottleneck analysis
- OEE & KPI Drive: Improved OEE by 20% and Labor Efficiency by 40% through active supervision, real-time coaching, and immediate intervention on human performance delay
- Built and led a high-performance team of 46 operators and 3 Line Leaders. Conducted daily production review meetings, managed performance/discipline, and implemented training plans for competency and succession
- Improved maintenance job card closure 40% through better planning Engineering Supervisor
Production Supervisor | Acting Production Manager
Tiger Brands
08.2013 - 03.2019
- Ensured full FSSC 22000 & HACCP compliance in high-care food manufacturing.
- Led internal/external audits with zero major findings.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, improving OEE 25% through elimination of minor stops, waste reduction & right-first-time quality Trained staff on SOPs & GMP using skills matrix to monitor training levels.
- Lean & Waste Elimination: Implemented zero-waste initiatives that cut raw material scrap and idle time, driving continuous improvement on the floor
- Ensured 100% adherence to ISO 9001, quality standards, and housekeeping. Reduced defects and customer complaints through process control and audits
Education
Ndip - Industrial Engineering
01.2014
Skills
Packaging Manufacturing Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement OEE & Uptime Throughput Optimization Waste Reduction Cost Management ERP/MRP Systems SAP Advanced Excel & Data Analysis ISO 9001 / Quality Systems Root Cause Analysis Team Leadership & Development Supervisor Coaching Production Planning Health & Safety Inventory Accuracy Equipment Reliability KPI Reporting
Timeline
Production Team Leader - AVI - National Brands Limited
11.2024 - 06.2025
Production Manager - In2food
05.2023 - 03.2024
Production Supervisor - Revlon S.A
04.2019 - 12.2022
Production Supervisor | Acting Production Manager - Tiger Brands
08.2013 - 03.2019
Tshwane University of Technology - Ndip, Industrial Engineering
Running
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