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Tokkie Nel

Tokkie Nel

Boksburg

Summary

I am determined to use my nearly completed BA (Hons) degree, as well as my inherent leadership abilities and growth potential, to not only excel in the role of Production Manager or Operations Manager but also to pursue an MBA in July 2025, allowing me to make significant contributions at the General Management and Executive level. I am excited about bringing my academic expertise, financial management style, strategic viewpoint, and leadership passion to your team, supporting operational success and contributing in the achievement of the organisation's major objectives.

Skills: People Management, Development of teams and people, KPI Management, Operations Management, business sales, Managing staff, systems technology that is available, product and project management, strategy development and implementation, Increasing profitability through lean manufacturing, Design and implementation of a new system, report writing for Executive Management, Cost and Budgeting control, Lead Team effectiveness, Economy forecasting, Conflict management, Cost control, cost reduction, budgets, ERP systems and management of financials, CRM management. Report reading and analysing financials from that report. Business analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Radius, Monarch, QTMS, Business systems, Excellent computer skills. I can acquire any other ERP or CRM system within 14 days. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimising performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organisational success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

MCC Labels
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • This role supports the strategy by: Leadership of staff with upskilling, coaching and a team approach to resolving issues
  • Drive safety and quality while achieving production yields and efficiency targets
  • Reduce downtime with proper maintenance planning
  • Reduce manufacturing cost with (CI) Continued Improvement of processes, thus reducing overtime approval operations cost and increasing net Profit on the bottom line
  • Cleanliness of the plant
  • Good staff morale and engagement
  • Business Processes Participate in functional planning processes with accountability for implementation in own areas
  • Managing assets and achieving cost optimisation Ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements Responsible for scheduling work to be done by outside Pre-Press vendors (where necessary) Keep abreast of new methods, processes, and procedures to stay up-to-date
  • Recommend changes or improvements in equipment.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure accuracy in pricing throughout the store.
  • Processed weekly payroll information using appropriate software applications.
  • Conducted daily shift meetings to review sales goals, safety issues, promotions, and other topics.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Analyse sales reports for trends in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
  • Enforced safety standards throughout the store, including proper use of equipment.

Pre-press Manager

Novus Holdings
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • The key reasons for the existence of this role: To ensure that the Plant's Pre-Press / Platemaking Operations team is managed and led in achieving maximum plant productivity, utilisation, and efficiency and that high-quality products are delivered on time in full (OTIF) with a rate of over 99%.

Pre-press Operator

Remata Printers
01.2003 - 01.2005

Pre-press Operator

Color Press
01.2001 - 01.2003

Pre-press Operator

Price & Pack Label’s Press
01.2000 - 01.2001

Education

BA (Hons) Business Management With Operations As Elective Module - Business Management - Operations

University of Lincoln
Lincoln In Lincolnshire - England
11.2024

Higher Certificate - 240 credit towards BA (Hons) - Senior Management Development Program

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
06-2022

MBA Essentials - Economics, Quantitative Measures, Corporate Finance - Business Administration

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
05.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Business Development Program

University of Wits
University Of Witwatersrand
07-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma
At Work

Some College (No Degree) - Management Development Program

University of Wits
Johannesburg
02-2014

Nation Diploma in Electronics Origination - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

SA Printing College
West Rand
07-2020

High School Diploma -

Matric (Grade 12)
H.T.S Elspark
12-1998

Skills

  • People management
  • Development of teams and people
  • KPI Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business 2 business sales
  • Managing staff
  • System and technology that is available
  • Product and project management
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Increase profitability through lean manufacturing
  • Design and implementation of new system
  • Report writing for Executive Management
  • Cost and Budgeting control
  • Lead Team effectiveness
  • Economy forecasting
  • Conflict management
  • Cost control
  • Cost reduction
  • Budgets
  • ERP systems and management of financials
  • CRM management
  • Report reading and analysing financials from that report
  • Business analysis
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Radius
  • Monarch
  • QTMS
  • Business systems
  • Excellent computer skills
  • I can acquire any other ERP or CRM system within 14 days

Additional Information

References are available on request.

Aspirations

I am determined to use my nearly completed BA (Hons) degree, as well as my inherent leadership abilities and growth potential, to not only excel in the role of Production Manager or Operations Manager but also to pursue an MBA in July 2025, allowing me to make significant contributions at the General Management and Executive level. I am excited about bringing my academic expertise, financial management style, strategic viewpoint, and leadership passion to your team, supporting operational success and contributing in the achievement of the organisation's major objectives.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shift Manager

MCC Labels
08.2019 - 03.2024

Pre-press Manager

Novus Holdings
01.2005 - 01.2018

Pre-press Operator

Remata Printers
01.2003 - 01.2005

Pre-press Operator

Color Press
01.2001 - 01.2003

Pre-press Operator

Price & Pack Label’s Press
01.2000 - 01.2001

BA (Hons) Business Management With Operations As Elective Module - Business Management - Operations

University of Lincoln

Higher Certificate - 240 credit towards BA (Hons) - Senior Management Development Program

University of Stellenbosch

MBA Essentials - Economics, Quantitative Measures, Corporate Finance - Business Administration

University of Stellenbosch

Some College (No Degree) - Business Development Program

University of Wits

Some College (No Degree) - Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Some College (No Degree) - Management Development Program

University of Wits

Nation Diploma in Electronics Origination - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

SA Printing College

High School Diploma -

Matric (Grade 12)
Tokkie Nel