Thabang Motisi
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Former laboratory technician and experienced wheat miller who is organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and eagerness within organizational structures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shift Miller
Premier fmcg
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2024.05 - Current
- Optimised product consistency with meticulous attention to detail during the milling process.
- Enhanced flour quality by adjusting mill settings for optimal grinding.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks on milling equipment, facilitating uninterrupted operations.
- Executed strict adherence to health and safety regulations to minimise accidents at work site.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets on time.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing ideas for improving operational efficiency.
- Carried out efficient grain handling procedures, enabling smoother processing workflows.
Production Manager
Tiger Brands
Bellville, Western Cape
2023.09 - 2024.04
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
Shift Miller
Premier fmcg
Cape Town, Western Cape
2018.12 - 2023.08
- Ensure manufacturing according to FSSC 22000 standards
- Familiar with PLC-operated plant
- Have worked at least in a 20-ton-per-hour Mill
- Processed materials to meet daily production schedules
- Operated material and handled equipment safely to minimize personnel risk and inventory and equipment damage
- Operated mills, blenders, and materials consistent with company quality standards
- Have followed company procedures to maintain a work environment in neat and orderly condition
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Have demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Processed materials to meet daily production schedules.
Laboratory Assistant
Premier fmcg
2015.05 - 2016.03
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled, and cataloged tissue sections
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
- Captured laboratory data on LIMS.
Education
Wheat Millling Technology
Grain Milling Federation
South Africa 2016.06 - 2019.11
Operations Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 2022.07 - 2022.08
National diploma - Biotechnology
Vaal University of Technology
2011.01 - 2017.05
Skills
- Team supervisor
- Able to forecast in order to meet customer demands
- Able to use financial information to boost efficiency, quality and manage waste
- Lean thinking approach to operations management
- Operational risk management
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to adapt and work under pressure
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Hazard Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Production Processes
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Machinery Setup
- Work Orders
Timeline
Shift Miller
Premier fmcg
2024.05 - Current
Production Manager
Tiger Brands
2023.09 - 2024.04
Operations Management
University of Cape Town
2022.07 - 2022.08
Shift Miller
Premier fmcg
2018.12 - 2023.08
Wheat Millling Technology
Grain Milling Federation
2016.06 - 2019.11
Laboratory Assistant
Premier fmcg
2015.05 - 2016.03
National diploma - Biotechnology
Vaal University of Technology
2011.01 - 2017.05