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Thabani Dhladhla
132 Ravens Rock, 10 Transvaal Str Witfield Boksburg
Summary
Talented Production Supervisor experienced in Tyre manufacturing. Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Adaptable and responsive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset.
Highly skilled Production supervisor with 7 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of Tires and Rubber compounds. Track record of boosting efficiency, waste and cost saving. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Supervisor
Sumitomo Rubber
Ladysmith
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Dropped factory overtime by 85%, by multi-skilling
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Managed team of 35 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Managed team of 35 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Process Engineering Technician
Sumitomo Rubber
Ladysmith
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Evaluated proposed project economics and identified alternative solutions and designs producing improved results.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Created process recipes to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of technical failures.
- Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Trained and supervised chemical engineering in-service trainees in process optimization and compounding troubleshooting.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of Technical defects and equipment malfunctions.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Conducted daily waste and residue meetings to review previous day performance and followed up on actions.
- Coordinated with other engineering professionals to coordinate operation of quality production output.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of Banbury Mixers equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Prepared reports and documentation for technical systems and laboratory processes.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing compounding problems.
- Frequently diagnosed rubber mixing processes and determined how to correct issues.
In-service Trainee
Apollo Tyres
Ladysmith
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Chemical Engineering Trainee at Mixing department and Mill Control Laboratory.
- Assisted Chemical Process Technicians, Chemist and Laboratory Technicians in day-by-day operations at Plant and Lab
Education
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South AFrica 01.2010 - 12.2013
Matric - Mathematics And Physical Science
Umbango Secondary School
Wasbank, South Africa 01.2009 - 12.2009
Certificate NQF5 - Data Science
ExploreAI Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 07.2023 - Current
Skills
Production targets
Software
Power BI
Timeline
Certificate NQF5 - Data Science
ExploreAI Academy
07.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Sumitomo Rubber
01.2017 - 04.2023
Process Engineering Technician
Sumitomo Rubber
08.2014 - 12.2016
In-service Trainee
Apollo Tyres
04.2013 - 07.2014
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2010 - 12.2013
Matric - Mathematics And Physical Science
Umbango Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2009
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