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Sophy Maseko
LEAD QUALITY SPECIALIST
Pretoria
Summary
Quality professional with a strong background in process improvement, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Adept at driving team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective problem-solving, keen analytical skills, and commitment to maintaining high standards and excellent project management skills. Dependable and versatile, ensuring quality and efficiency in all tasks
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Quality Specialist
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
10.2022 - Current
- Led supplier quality evaluations to support supplier selection, ensuring optimal quality, cost, and on-time delivery performance in line with procedural standards.
- Participated in project risk assessments during early phases to identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, establishing required oversight levels.
- Defined and monitored quality targets for new product start-up and series production, driving continuous improvement across the product life cycle.
- Managed quality issue resolution processes by initiating and leading cross-functional defect eradication teams, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.
- Collaborated with internal manufacturing teams to maintain high internal customer satisfaction regarding the quality of purchased components.
- Supported non-conforming material and escalation procedures, ensuring proper defect handling, accountability, and timely resolution of deviations from quality standards.
- Acted as the local liaison for Group Development and Quality teams, ensuring efficient international communication and resolution of issues with imported parts.
- Directed and optimized team performance (where applicable), providing leadership and oversight to ensure the successful completion of quality-related objectives.
- Conducted detailed root cause analyses following any non-conformance events, leading to swift identification and mitigation of potential risks.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
Graduate Programme Assembly Quality Department
BMW Plant Rosslyn Pty (Ltd)
Pretoria
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Reduced system errors and improved reliability through rigorous debugging processes.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing priorities and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Developed continuous integration tool to streamline deployment.
- Participated in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of team deliverables.
Process Specialist Intern
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
Pretoria
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Led line-side and workflow improvements, enhancing process efficiency, ergonomics, and production flow across operations.
- Conducted root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions to drive quality improvements and reduce waste.
- Optimized production standards and procedures in collaboration with cross-functional teams, boosting productivity and consistency.
- Facilitated training sessions and presentations, ensuring adherence to updated work standards and promoting operational excellence.
- Performed regular process reviews and bottleneck analysis, delivering measurable cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provided strategic input on equipment planning and process design, acting as a key liaison with planning and senior management functions.
Process Specialist Intern (Experiential Training P1)
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Implemented line side improvements, enhancing process efficiency and flow.
- Collaborated with teams to optimize standards, boosting productivity metrics.
- Conducted root cause analyses, driving quality improvements and waste reduction.
- Coordinated training and presentations, ensuring adherence to upgraded work standards.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders.
- Conducted regular process reviews, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements that led to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Implemented line side improvements, enhancing process efficiency and flow.
- Collaborated with teams to optimize standards, boosting productivity metrics.
- Conducted root cause analyses, driving quality improvements and waste reduction.
- Coordinated training and presentations, ensuring adherence to upgraded work standards.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders.
- Conducted regular process reviews, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements that led to increased productivity and cost savings.
Education
National Senior Certificate -
NORKEM PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Kempton Park 01.2004 - 12.2008
N Dip: Industrial Engineering -
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
Vanderbijlpark 07.2010 - 03.2014
B Tech: Industrial Engineering -
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Pretoria 02.2016 - 12.2018
Higher National Certificate - Project Management Certificate
Imsimbi Training
Online 08.2023 - 07.2024
Higher National Certificate - BMW Women in Leadership Programme
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Melville 10.2023 - 07.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Online 01.2025 - 12.2025
Skills
Analytical and critical thinking
FMEA, 8D Problem Solving, PPAP, SPC, PDCA, 5S, 8 Waste Management, Six Sigma , RCA, TQM, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Ishikawa, 5Whys, VSM
Communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to Detail and Decision Making
Leadership and People Management
Documentation control
Quality management systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Performance monitoring and Time Management
Process optimization and Continuous Improvement
Growth mindset, Teamwork and collaboration
Project management and Agile Methodologies
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/91
- Nationality: South African
Interests
Quote
Enjoy the journey and not the destination.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2025 - 12.2025
Higher National Certificate - BMW Women in Leadership Programme
Gordon Institute of Business Science
10.2023 - 07.2024
Higher National Certificate - Project Management Certificate
Imsimbi Training
08.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Quality Specialist
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
10.2022 - Current
Graduate Programme Assembly Quality Department
BMW Plant Rosslyn Pty (Ltd)
03.2016 - 05.2017
B Tech: Industrial Engineering -
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2016 - 12.2018
Process Specialist Intern
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
03.2014 - 10.2015
Process Specialist Intern (Experiential Training P1)
BMW PLANT ROSSLYN (PTY) LTD
03.2014 - 09.2014
N Dip: Industrial Engineering -
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
07.2010 - 03.2014
National Senior Certificate -
NORKEM PARK HIGH SCHOOL
01.2004 - 12.2008