Siyawandisa Nelani
Plant Supervisor
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Organized Plant Supervisor with an excellent eye for detail and commitment to worker safety. Dedicated to time management and meeting long-term goals through streamlining day-to-day functions. Committed to efficiency and preventative maintenance.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Wellington, Western Cape
01.2021 - Current
- Execution of production plan.
- Ensure that all relevant Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Explosive regulatory requirements/ systems or standards are adhered to.
- Responsible for safe starting, running and stopping of processes and / or sub-processes.
- Manage all process and equipment changes via the applicable modifications procedures.
- Accountable for the Facility Operating Instructions for all facilities and also for the training of all employees.
- Accountable for ensuring that manufacturing of products occur as per the Product Manufacturing Instructions and the Quality Control Plan.
- Accountable in ensuring that all employees are trained on the relevant safety, quality and operational documentation pertaining to their jobs. For example; (including but not limited to; FOIs, PMIs, Control Plans, HIRAs, permits, etc.).
- Responsible for driving continuous improvement within their facilities.
- Utilising the company’s ERP/MES/Systems to monitor, record and control plant performance.
- Responsible for the issue of safe work permits, job cards, exit permits, etc.
- Responsible for filing and record keeping of all quality, SHE documentation, i.e COA’s, appointment letter,etc.
- Responsible to ensure that all employees are always equipped with the correct PPE.
- Responsible for timesheets of employees.
- Responsible for the budgets under his/her control, Material Indirect, PPE and Fuel.
- Any other miscellaneous task agreed on between Manager and Supervisor.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
Senior Plant Operator
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Wellington, Western Cape
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Contribute to continual reduction of waste and losses experienced within the processes and/or sub-processes.
- Responsible for quality control by sampling, performing minor process deviations as per operating instructions.
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.
- Safely used various machinery and equipment, including forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Used panel boards, control boards and semi-automatic equipment to control or operate chemical processes and systems of machines.
Process Engineer Intern
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Wellington, Western Cape
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Update the piping and instrumentation diagram of 5 explosives manufacturing facilities.
- Update and review of product manufacturing/operating instructions of 3 explosives manufacturing facilities.
- Participate in cross functional teams HSE and process safety and other regulatory requirements.
- Work together with the operation teams and other departments to ensure HAZOP studies of plant facilities are completed.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
OSHA safety trained
Materials inspection
Emergency Procedures
Plant and warehouse operations
Purchasing and procurement
SAP expertise
Budgeting and forecasting
M86 Training
Lean management
SHE representative
Decision making
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Sports
I enjoy playing and watching sports, especially football.
Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
01.2021 - Current
Senior Plant Operator
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
01.2017 - 12.2020
Process Engineer Intern
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
04.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2014 - 12.2018