THABANI NHLAKANIPHO NXUMALO
Maintenance Engineering & Operations
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Packaging Maintenance Controller with a focus on leading a maintenance team consisting of Millwrights, Electricians, and Fitters. Responsible for supporting production teams in achieving daily targets, volumes, and department KPIs. Improve machine reliability and availability through planned and predictive maintenance activities. Possess four years of experience in leading engineering teams, with a specific focus on Utilities and Packaging in the Breweries sector for the past two years. Prior experience includes leading a team of artisans including Fitters, Riggers, and Electricians. Supervised eight supervisors who managed teams of three artisans at power stations during machine outages. Utilize expertise in maintenance management and team leadership to contribute to the success of production teams and ensure optimal machine performance and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Packaging Maintenance Controller
South African Breweries- iBhayi
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and coordinate strategies to improve maintenance practices and processes for equipment performance and reliability
- Execute on planned, corrective and predictive maintenance
- Partner with HR to accelerate the identification and hiring of skilled maintenance personell
- Conduct root cause and failure analysis on equipment deficiences
- Manage and guide the engineering team by prioritize key maintenance activities
- Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics
Maintenance Engineer-Management Consultant
Accenture
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Working with clients to develop and implement asset management strategies and best practices
- Optimize existing maintenance plans for precision, preventative, failure-oriented and condition-based maintenance
- Facilitate workshops, including training and coaching of Artisans, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Reliability specialists
- Increase plant reliability by implementing precision maintenance into maintenance tactics
- Optimize planning and scheduling process to improve on work execution
- Develop work routines to improve flow of information in the maintenance departments
Utilities Maintenance Controller
South African Breweries
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Analyzed breakdowns in the utilities area to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Managed maintenance activities to ensure optimal machine performance and minimize downtime
- Led a team of employees on day shift to effectively carry out maintenance tasks
- Conducted individual and team performance reviews to drive continuous improvement
- Implemented industrial relations initiatives and policies to maintain a positive work environment
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and execute asset care strategies for the utilities department
Maintenance Technician
GZ Industries
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Implemented and maintained integrated and food safety systems
- Oversaw Production Technicians to ensure quality work performance
- Conducted regular evaluations of production for compliance with quality control standards
- Trained staff on safety protocols and procedures
- Identified and resolved maintenance issues to minimize downtime
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall operational efficiency
Pupil Technician
Eskom Rotek Industries
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted inspections during refurbishment of turbine generator set components
- Managed project team for successful completion of the project
- Monitored project program to ensure milestone dates are met
- Ensured all project activities are controlled in terms of safety, health, environmental, and quality standards
- Provided technical support and recommendations to project engineer, project manager, and supervisors
- Compiled technical service reports on completion of project
Apprentice Fitter
Apollo Tyres
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Supported plant maintenance by ensuring reliability and performance of equipment
- Serviced and commissioned production machines to minimize downtime
- Applied troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to enhance machine efficiency
- Ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and company regulations
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance tasks on machinery
- Collaborated with team members to address maintenance issues and improve equipment performance
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Trade Test - Fitter
MERSETA
Matric - undefined
John Ross College
Skills
- Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Preventative, Predictive and routine maintenance
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Health, Safety, Quality & Enviroment management
- Critical Spares Management
- Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, 5 Whys
- Ethics & Team work
- Contractor Management
- Computer Literacy
- Decision making
- Leadership Experience
- Cost Management
Timeline
Packaging Maintenance Controller
South African Breweries- iBhayi
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Engineer-Management Consultant
Accenture
10.2022 - 04.2024
Utilities Maintenance Controller
South African Breweries
09.2021 - 09.2022
Maintenance Technician
GZ Industries
10.2018 - 08.2021
Pupil Technician
Eskom Rotek Industries
04.2017 - 09.2018
Apprentice Fitter
Apollo Tyres
01.2009 - 06.2012
Trade Test - Fitter
MERSETA
Matric - undefined
John Ross College
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
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