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Thabang Moruntshi

Thabang Moruntshi

Smelter Production Foreman
Brits

Summary

Skilled Production Worker offering 11 years of experience in Smelting and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Smelter Production Foreman

Tharisa Minerals (Arxo Metals)
Brits
4 2024 - Current
  • Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of plant to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products
  • Adherence to production plans
  • Process control within defined recipe
  • Coordinate services to sections in plant
  • Analyze production stoppages and breakdowns in order to take corrective actions to improve plant availability
  • Implement corrective actions in cases of non-compliance to objectives and safety standards.
  • Reduced machine downtime through regular equipment maintenance and staff training on proper usage

Shift Leader

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
Swartklip
2023.06 - 2024.03
  • Effective operation of section to agreed business plan and quality parameters
  • Achievement of production and safety targets
  • Good employee relations
  • Building of effective team
  • Implementation and management of safety standards
  • SHEQ management audit compliance (inspections, PTO's, training done - planned VS actual, etc.)
  • Support overall operational management of business unit.

Process Supervisor

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
Swartklip
2016.08 - 2023.05
  • To ensure smooth running of furnace, flash drier, and matte crusher plant by means of SCADA from control room, to maintain good housekeeping around plant, assist with first line maintenance and isolation and lock out permits
  • Supervising matte and slag tapping, checking of blending material, slipping of electrodes, Time and Attendance, Capturing data and tracking subordinates legal expires and booking them training, advise Shift Leader on continuous improvement of team and plant.
  • Implemented safety protocols, resulting in decrease in workplace accidents and improved compliance with industry regulations
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, identifying opportunities for change, and assisting with implementation efforts as needed

Processor Smelter

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
Swartklip
2014.08 - 2016.07
  • To ensure smooth running of furnace by means of slipping of electrodes, blending material, tapping of matte and slag, operating crusher plant and assist with first line maintenance
  • Increased productivity by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks
  • Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards

Education

High School Diploma -

Manamakgotha Commercial High School
Manamakgoteng
2006.01 - 2008.12

Skills

  • Production Planning

  • Scheduling Coordination

  • Quality Control

  • Production and processing

  • Resource Allocation

  • Employee Motivation

  • Workplace Safety

Working History

  • 04/2024, Present, Tharisa Minerals (Arxo Metals), Smelter Production Foreman Grade C5, Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of the plant to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products, Adherence to production plans, Process control within defined recipe, Coordinate services to the sections in the plant, Analyze production stoppages and breakdowns in order to take corrective actions to improve plant availability, Implement corrective actions in cases of non-compliance to objectives and safety standards
  • 06/2023, 03/2024, Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter), Shift Leader Grade C5, Effective operation of the section to agreed business plan and quality parameters, Achievement of production and safety targets, Good employee relations. Building of effective team, Implementation and management of safety standards, SHEQ management audit compliance (inspections, PTO's, training done - planned VS actual, etc.), Support the overall operational management of the business unit
  • 08/2016, 05/2023, Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter), Process Supervisor Grade C3, To ensure smooth running of the furnace, flash drier, and matte crusher plant by means of the SCADA from control room, to maintain good housekeeping around the plant, assist with first line maintenance and isolation and lock out permits., Supervising matte and slag tapping, checking of the blending material, slipping of electrodes, Time and Attendance, Capturing data and tracking subordinates legal expires and booking them training, advise the Shift Leader on continuous improvement of the team and the plant.
  • 08/2014, 07/2016, Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter), Processor Smelter G1 B7, To ensure smooth running of the furnace by means of slipping of electrodes blending material, tapping of matte and slag, operating crusher plant and assist with first line maintenance., Ensure good housekeeping around the plant
  • 12/2011, 03/2014, Capacity Labour Broker (Mortimer Smelter), Processor Smelter G1 B7, Performing Production related duties including un-choking transfer pipes, housekeeping and inspections around the plant, operating crusher plant, Flash Drier, Making moulds at the furnace

Career Goals

Becoming a Production Overseer for the mining (Smelting, Concentrator) Industry in the next 5 years, Becoming Production Specialist for the mining (Smelting, Concentrator) industry in the next 10 years

Home Address

House No 50092, Madibaneng Section, Modderkuil, 0352

Disabilities

None

Driver License

Code C1

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 900820 5822 087
  • Ethnicity: African
  • Date of Birth: 08/20/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African

Awards

  • Samtrac - 2022
  • Incident Investigations Level 3 - 2022
  • SHE Representative course - 2022
  • Assessor course- 2020
  • Emergency Rescue Training Programme - 2019
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Fire Fighting In The Workplace
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Shift Leaders Development Programme - 2018
  • Advanced Mineral Processing
  • Instrument Appreciation
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Managing Costs
  • Conducting Disciplinary Hearings
  • Metal Accounting
  • Process Supervisor Development Programme - 2016
  • Practical Supervision
  • Institute Disciplinary Action
  • Perform One To One Training On The Job
  • Loss Causation Analysis Technique
  • Operational Risk Management Process A2
  • Legal Liability Training
  • Basic Computer Literacy - 2010

References

  • Mr Titus Mamabolo, Anglo American Platinum, HRD Officer (Mortimer Smelter), 066 299 8069
  • Mr Israel Mashinini, Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter), Plant Production Manager, 083 380 4368
  • Mr Hendrick Mashaba, Anglo American Platinum, Process Supervisor, 079 028 7292
  • Mr Sipho Mkhonto, Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter), Production Overseer, 0835645952
  • Miss Onica Molotsi, Tharisa Minerals (Arxo Metals), HR Administrator, 076 081 8780

Timeline

Shift Leader

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
2023.06 - 2024.03

Process Supervisor

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
2016.08 - 2023.05

Processor Smelter

Anglo American Platinum (Mortimer Smelter)
2014.08 - 2016.07

High School Diploma -

Manamakgotha Commercial High School
2006.01 - 2008.12

Smelter Production Foreman

Tharisa Minerals (Arxo Metals)
4 2024 - Current
Thabang MoruntshiSmelter Production Foreman