Thusang Mohlokonya

American Shutters

Cape Town

01.2016 - Current

Operational Leadership: Orchestrated the seamless daily operations of the factory, driving the production of specific product lines to consistently exceed targets and quality benchmarks.
Team Development: Mentored and empowered a skilled production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Achieved a 20% increase in productivity through effective staff training and motivation.
Efficient Production Scheduling: Designed and executed highly efficient production schedules, optimizing workflow, reducing lead times, and saving over R1 million annually.
Machinery Expertise: Masterfully maintained and operated various machinery and equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and swift troubleshooting.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, logistics, and design, resulting in a 15% improvement in production and delivery efficiency.
Quality Assurance: Spearheaded robust quality control measures, resulting in a 99% product defect reduction and increased customer satisfaction scores by 25%.
Safety Compliance: Enforced rigorous occupational health and safety standards, maintaining a zero-incident record and championing a safety-first workplace culture.
Cost Reduction: Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational costs by 10% through process optimization and vendor negotiation.

Summary