Thabiso Malinga

• Inventory Management: Reduced back orders by 25% through aging analysis, demand forecasting, and ETD accuracy improvements.
• Supplier Collaboration: Maintained optimal stock months by working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Process Improvement: Led Kaizen initiatives to resolve workflow bottlenecks, enhancing departmental efficiency.
• Compliance: Conducted internal audits to ensure ISO standards and governance adherence.
• KPI Reporting: Managed Obeya KPIs and delivered actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Strategic Procurement: Identified critical parts for new model launches, ensuring timely supplier delivery.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Liaised with Parts Supply, Procurement, and Kaizen teams to streamline part number updates (e.g., weight, dimensions).
• Tooling Management: Ensured special service tools were available for dealerships, reducing downtime.

• Improved process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Collaborated with R&D teams on new product development projects, integrating innovative ideas into existing processes effectively.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Optimized raw material consumption rates, reducing overall cost while maintaining product quality levels.
• Process Optimization: Designed tooling/components to improve efficiency in Combination Meter & Moulding departments.
• New Product Development: Spearheaded trials and created operating guidelines for new equipment.

• Participated in design reviews, offering valuable feedback that contributed to enhanced product quality.
• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative engineering solutions.
• Conducted thorough analysis of systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
• Increased efficiency by setting up and maintaining project management tools, ensuring smooth workflow amongst team members.

• Conducting time studies and interpreting them to provide standard times of processes fabrication, bending and metal cutting .

• Doing lean operations (5s) which also improve health and safety in the Shop Floor