Teboho Mofokeng
Factory Manager
Benoni
Summary
Experienced Factory Manager and FMCG professional offering 10-year background overseeing and monitoring Operations, building and leading teams and carrying out business-strategy decisions. Enforcing quality control standards and implementing machine maintenance standard operating procedures. Dedicated and highly motivated professional possessing 'can do' attitude and sound knowledge of industry-specific factory specifications. Seeking growth opportunity in strategic role as an Operations Manager, General Manager, and Plant Manager.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Factory Manager
In2food Group
Benoni
02.2023 - Current
- Meeting customer's expectations and demands, (Woolworths, Tiger brands, and PepsiCo) Maintaining high Food safety standards (FSSC2200, AIB and IBL) in the plant.
- Achieving on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with Planning, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, dispatch and HR departments.
- Implementing Business strategies and deliver against Annual Operation Plans with overall Operations, Financials, expansions and new product developments and launches.
- Managing budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of financial assets within the facility and Preventative maintenance planning and implementation.
- Conducted root cause analyses of production and quality assurance issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and Efficiency levels.
- Enforce health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment and assisted in ISO 45001 certification.
- Implementing and Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and training as well as succession planning.
- Communicating factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management, analyses of operations data and preparing reports for senior management and Monthly customer bossiness reviews.
Production Manager
Pakworks
Heilbron
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Accountable for overall plant performance and ensuring that team exceeds KPI Accountable for total performance of Hard extruded (Nik Naks) and pellet (Doritos 3D) Plants
- Ensure achievement of cost by maximizing conversion costs (BOM Efficiency)
- Project management, commissioning of new product lines and equipment with PepsiCo
- Monthly business review with PepsiCo third party manufacturing team
- Monthly Reports of department financial targets and variances to MANCOM and EXCO Ensure that Food safety is strictly complied with and maintain an AIB standards and FSSC 22000
- Prepared annual internal strategic plans to review achievements and set a target for the next financial year.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the organization, reducing environmental impact through waste reduction and energy-efficient practices learned in Stellenbosch Business School.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Production Manager
BM Foods Manufacturers
Johannesburg
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed and lead 150 production staff on discipline, staff performance, motivation, development skills of staff
- Was controlling of inventory of all raw materials packaging materials to ensure continuous production
- Compliance with food safety (FSSC 22000 & HACCP) company and customer quality assurance policy Optimizing product quality to ensure that products meet product specification and quality standards Planning and scheduling production to meet forecasted sales demands.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
Distribution and Warehouse Manager [promoted]
BM Foods Manufacturers
Johannesburg
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Fleet management of 13 refrigerated trucks, Preventative Maintenance, and insurance claims processing
- Managing CHEP equipment, resolving disputes within prescribed time limits to avoid penalties
- Ensure that all consignments are picked, Invoiced, stored in allocated cages and secured for loading
- Minimised waste by liaising with production and quality team and ensuring that returned orders were processed within sell-by date
- Communicating Distribution centres such as; Spar South Rand and North Rand DC, Fresh mark DC, PnP Longmeadow DC, Digistics, Famous Brands and Bidfoods.
Production Manager
Westfalia Fruit Germiston
Germiston
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained and implemented daily and weekly production plan for production in line with capacity Managed stakeholder relations, including Distribution centres – Inbound, Buyers and Quality control Managed external stakeholder relations with suppliers – Farmers, Pack houses, Municipal markets and Packaging suppliers Maintained and controlled all areas of GMP, occupational health safety and hygiene, as well as food safety and HACCP Managed and coached production team, mentored and drove performance, resolved conflict, managed absenteeism, and personal development planning.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis and oversaw specific corrective action plans
- Responsible for Factory Capital Requests and Capital expenditure for short term expansions and Projects
Floor Manager
Westfalia Fruit
Germiston
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Supervised all operational departments Inventory management of Raw and Packaging materials Overseeing production performances on factory floor Ensure full conformance to quality standards and customer specifications.
- (GFSI & FSA) Implement, manage and drive efficiencies in both Quality and Production departments.
Assistant Farm Manager
Westfalia Fruit
Tyaneen
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Supervision of Avocado cultivation
- Maintenance of Avocado, Lime and Macadamia Orchards
- Overseeing performance of picking process
- Supervision of spray programs and fertilizer recommendations Supervising 75 hector Capital Expansion Projects (Planting, installing irrigation systems and erosions control during projects)
- Improved crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization strategies.
- Enforced strict adherence to environmental regulations in farming practices contributing positively towards sustainable farming for future farming and GlobalGAP initiatives.
- Managed record-keeping systems to track farm performance data, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Led team of 200 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cape Town 02.2024 - 04.2022
Middle Management and Leadership Development -
WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Johannesburg 01.2016 - 06.2017
New Managers Development Program -
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cape Town 01.2014 - 02.2014
B. Tech Operations Management -
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vanderbiljpark 02.2007 - 03.2012
Skills
Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
- Achieved 87% efficiency, 1.8% waste and 99.29% Customer compliance
- Achieved 0.88 complaints per million (ppm) compared to a target of >1 CPM
- Improved the Bill of Material conversion by 3.35% and saved the business R10,2 Million
- Launched three products with PepsiCo R&D team, Nik Naks Collusions and Phoenix Flavours
- Project managed and commissioned a new 500kg per hour Nik Naks Line to accommodate PepsiCo strategy which increased turnover by 11.64%
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
02.2024 - 04.2022
Factory Manager
In2food Group
02.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Pakworks
08.2019 - 01.2023
Production Manager
BM Foods Manufacturers
04.2019 - 07.2019
Distribution and Warehouse Manager [promoted]
BM Foods Manufacturers
04.2018 - 03.2019
Middle Management and Leadership Development -
WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL
01.2016 - 06.2017
Production Manager
Westfalia Fruit Germiston
09.2015 - 03.2018
New Managers Development Program -
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL
01.2014 - 02.2014
Floor Manager
Westfalia Fruit
01.2013 - 08.2014
Assistant Farm Manager
Westfalia Fruit
01.2011 - 12.2012
B. Tech Operations Management -
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2007 - 03.2012
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