Engineering Designs and Applications
Soobramoney (Mike) Govender
Production Manager (Technical)
Durban
Summary
I know that I can be an asset to ALL corrective maintenance and EMD/Warranty repairs at the Lifting Shop. Being a proactive Production Manager, I am successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to maintenance schedules, materials and resource planning. I am also ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and a resourceful leadership to my work colleagues or corrective maintainers by maintaining consistent on-time delivery for PRASA. Being Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues, an ambitious Production Manager with 35 years of experience in Rail environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in this rapid fast-paced production world. With employees being smoothly directed by carrying out Excluded Matter Damages or warranty repairs on the EMU assets, this will achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Im also a driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities where I direct employees focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager (Technical)
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
04.1989 - Current
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
Quality Manager
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by closely supervising production teams throughout manufacturing processes.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
Technical Supervisor Quality
PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency Of South Africa)
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts that resulted in cost savings for the organization.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates by promptly addressing technical issues and providing exceptional support services to clients.
- Streamlined technical processes by implementing automation and optimizing workflows, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Played an instrumental role in the successful completion of numerous high-stakes projects, utilizing strong leadership skills to guide team members through complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.
Senior Electrical Fitter (Corrective Maintenance)
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
03.2005 - 02.2006
- Assisted in the design of custom electrical systems tailored to meet client-specific needs while adhering to relevant codes and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive testing procedures on newly installed or repaired components to ensure optimal performance before final sign-off from clients.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians as needed, fostering an environment of learning within the team while maintaining high-quality standards across all work areas.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability by recommending energy-saving solutions and selecting environmentally friendly materials for electrical installations where appropriate.
Education
Project Management
UNISA (University of South Africa)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Successful Completion - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
MERIDIAN (Specialised Skills Institute of S.A)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Achievement - Labour Relations For Investigating Officers Ect
Intelligent Commerce T/A ENVISION INTERNATIONAL
04.2001 -
MMDP - Middle Management Development Programme (MMDP)
Gordan Institute of Business Science
University Of Pretoria 04.2001 -
Project Management - Project Management
UNISA
04.2001 -
TQM - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM)
UNISA
04.2001 -
Certificate in Supervision - Certificate in Supervision
Technikon Natal
04.2001 -
N2 And N3 National Certificate - Career And Technical Education
Department of Education And Culture
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Glenhaven Secondary
04.2001 -
Skills
Quality Control
Supply chain distribution
Quality Assurance
OSHA Compliance
Corrective Maintenance
Recovery Maintenance (Accidents, hookups, Derailments, Arson, total train failure)
Labour Relations
Employee assistance programme (EAP) Coaching and Guidance
Budgets (CAPEX and OPEX)
Failure trend analysis on high/frequent failing components or sub-systems
Condition based maintenance, early detection RCA
MTBF, MTTR analysis
Monthly trend Head Office reports and statistics
Interests
Modern Train Operations
Managing Staff Support and Guidance
Modern trains
I am very passionate of the new designed trains by Alstorm/Gibela, high speed, fully equiped with modern high tech equipment to monitor its own performance, airconditioned and a pure pleasure for commuters. Gibela (BEE) rail transport consortium has an obligation with PRASA for over 600 trains as per contact.They have an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5. This is our future regarding new trains to commuters and PRASA. 60% of latest statistics shows a positive outlook for Gibela pertaining to business to SOE's.
Timeline
Quality Manager
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
03.2010 - 02.2012
Technical Supervisor Quality
PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency Of South Africa)
03.2006 - 03.2007
Senior Electrical Fitter (Corrective Maintenance)
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
03.2005 - 02.2006
Project Management
UNISA (University of South Africa)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Successful Completion - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
MERIDIAN (Specialised Skills Institute of S.A)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Achievement - Labour Relations For Investigating Officers Ect
Intelligent Commerce T/A ENVISION INTERNATIONAL
04.2001 -
MMDP - Middle Management Development Programme (MMDP)
Gordan Institute of Business Science
04.2001 -
Project Management - Project Management
UNISA
04.2001 -
TQM - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM)
UNISA
04.2001 -
Certificate in Supervision - Certificate in Supervision
Technikon Natal
04.2001 -
N2 And N3 National Certificate - Career And Technical Education
Department of Education And Culture
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Glenhaven Secondary
04.2001 -
Production Manager (Technical)
PRASA (Passenger Agency Of South Africa)
04.1989 - Current
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