Travoltor Tamanyiwa Ndlovu
Production Process Artisan
Leandra,Gauteng
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than [Number] years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Shift Manager, Senior Process Artisan
Sasol Monomers East (Propylene, Ethylene & Ethane Production Plant)
5 2015
- Establishing performance metrics against suppliers, Achieving production requirements against targets, Benchmarking and improving plant operation, and communicate business threats to the shift manager, Monitoring and controlling the production of chemicals in a chemical processing plant, Ensuring that agreed, on-specification, production volumes are efficiently and safely achieved
- Managing and enabling production operations to deliver agreed volumes at optimal productivity and cost in time Managing operations risks by ensuring all risks are identified, analyzed, and mitigated to acceptable levels Interpreting results of process control analysis and make adjustments to optimize plant performance
- Implementing plans to ensure orders and production volumes meet specified quality and delivery times and to reduce costs on purchases
- Monitoring process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling
- Assesses production schedules, drawings and materials to better understand job specifics before project start
- Monitoring SPC trends on datalyzer and conduct corrective & preventative actions, Analyzes variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment and resolve operational problems
- Plant monitoring, operation, optimization and performance evaluation to ensure continuous supply of products to customers, Controls the process within design parameters, and reacts accordingly to alarms timeously Commissions and decommissions of the process equipment and systems, Participated in safety meetings and assigned responsibilities to the crew
SHE Health & Safety Representative
Sasol Monomers East
08.2022
- Ambassador for work place and home safety, health and environmental quality, Applying safety, healthy & environment protection procedures in a process plant, Evaluating process operations and design through risk assessments, Reviewing the effectiveness of health and safety measures, Identifying potential hazards and potential major incidents, Facilitating the execution of risk-based occupational safety improvements interventions
- Ensuring root causes of major process safety incidents are determined, Upholding safety standards and good housekeeping, Investigating complaints related to the health and safety of employees, Making representations to the employer on matters affecting the health and safety of employees, Participating in health and safety committee meetings Improved equipment maintenance and safety standards by a wider margin and reduced maintenance costs.
Manager
Medina Retail & Wholesalers
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided reports on inventory to the Operations Manager Forecasted trends in expected business levels and adjusted labor and inventory to match expectations
- Analyzed inventory movements, levels and demand patterns to identify optimization opportunities
- Responsible for maximum, minimum inventory levels, reorder points and reorder quantities
- Processing of purchase orders and requisitions timeously Increased customer base and market share by promoting product through diverse channels
- Purchased orders with suppliers for goods required Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates
- Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Maintain inventory levels with regard to minimum and maximum levels and replenishment of stock
- Planned and organized daily material dispatch to other Business units Analyzed operations and market data to assess areas in need of improvement and capitalize on changing conditions
- Controlled monthly absenteeism and overtime expenditure within the agreed budget
Coordinating Manager
Ludwil Trading (PTY) LTD
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Provided reports on inventory to the Operations Manager Forecasted trends in expected business levels and adjusted labor and inventory to match expectations
- Analyzed inventory movements, levels and demand patterns to identify optimization opportunities
- Responsible for maximum, minimum inventory levels, reorder points and reorder quantities
- Processing of purchase orders and requisitions timeously Increased customer base and market share by promoting product through diverse channels
- Purchased orders with suppliers for goods required Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates
- Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Maintain inventory levels with regard to minimum and maximum levels and replenishment of stock
- Planned and organized daily material dispatch to other Business units Analyzed operations and market data to assess areas in need of improvement and capitalize on changing conditions
- Controlled monthly absenteeism and overtime expenditure within the agreed budget
Education
Higher Certificate - Economic & Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria 08.2017 - 07.2019
National Certificate - NQF L4 Chemical Operations (Occupational)
Sasol Academy
Secunda 06.2015 - 06.2017
National N3 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Nkangala TVET College
Witbank 01.2013 - 06.2013
ICDL Certificate [International Computer Driving Licence] - Information Technology
Nkangala TVET College
Witbank 08.2011 - 07.2012
National Certificate - Information Technology & Computer Science
NCV L4, Nkangala TVET College
Witbank 01.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of commerce - Supply Chain & Operations Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria 08.2019 - 06.2023
Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria 08.2024 - 06.2026
Skills
Panel/Board operating
undefinedAccomplishments
- Consistently maintains high customer satisfaction ratings
- Managed to lower paid campaign costs by a substantial percentage within 12 months at Ludwil
- Improved equipment maintenance and safety standards by a wider margin and reduced maintenance costs
- Managed to increase company sales by 45% at Medina Retail within six months
Preferred Name
Diesel
Id
800610 6760 084
School
University of South Africa
Highest Grade
Bachelor’s Degree
Intro
I have over 5 years of supervisory experience in the retail & wholesale industry and 10 years in chemical production & operations in Petro-Chemical, Oil & Energy industry. I have conducted numerous daily pre shift inspections and attended various safety courses to improve standards at the workplace. I was instrumental in executing various projects across different chemical plants at Sasol Chemical Operations and Medina Retail. A career highlight was when I was recognized & elected to be a SHE Representative in 2022. My goal is to become a Senior Manager of an establishment with reputable successful and sustainable achievements.
Residence
4 Adriana Street, Eendracht, Leandra, 2266
References
- Moloko Malefo, Snr Process Technician, Sasol Chemical Operations, +27 82 553 2113, Moloko.malefo2@sasol.com
- Mukundisi Mauba, Snr Manager Production, Sasol Chemical Operations, +27 17 610 7399, mukundisi.mauba@sasol.com
- Thulani Manana, Specialist Process Safety, Sasol Chemical Operations, +27 66 476 5888, Thulani.manana@sasol.com
- Jacques Engelbrecht, Occupational Safety Practitioner, Sasol Limited, +27 17 610 5061, jacques.engelbrecht@sasol.com
- Phumulani Luthuli, Shift Manager for Propylene, Ethylene & Ethane Plant, +27 79 607 9698, Phumulani.luthuli@sasol.com
- Wynand Van Wyk, Manager at Ludwil Trading, +27 72 231 1316
Timeline
Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
08.2024 - 06.2026
SHE Health & Safety Representative
Sasol Monomers East
08.2022
Bachelor of commerce - Supply Chain & Operations Management
University of South Africa
08.2019 - 06.2023
Higher Certificate - Economic & Management Sciences
University of South Africa
08.2017 - 07.2019
National Certificate - NQF L4 Chemical Operations (Occupational)
Sasol Academy
06.2015 - 06.2017
National N3 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Nkangala TVET College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Manager
Medina Retail & Wholesalers
01.2013 - 05.2015
ICDL Certificate [International Computer Driving Licence] - Information Technology
Nkangala TVET College
08.2011 - 07.2012
National Certificate - Information Technology & Computer Science
NCV L4, Nkangala TVET College
01.2009 - 12.2011
Coordinating Manager
Ludwil Trading (PTY) LTD
08.2007 - 12.2012
Acting Shift Manager, Senior Process Artisan
Sasol Monomers East (Propylene, Ethylene & Ethane Production Plant)
5 2015
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