Tshepiso Seloko
Pretoria
Summary
Strategic Plant Manager with extensive experience in managing manufacturing operations. Leads optimisation of production processes and ensures safety compliance while enhancing team performance. Skilled in resource management and fostering continuous improvement, driving quality and efficiency in plant operations.
Overview
4
4
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Corteva Agriscience
05.2022 - Current
- Participated in internal and external audits to confirm alignment with local and global standards.
- Design, implement, and sustain comprehensive safety programs and training initiatives to safeguard personnel and products.
- Built and empowered high-performing teams, enhancing operational excellence through targeted leadership.
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and optimize inventory and material flow.
- Quality Control
- Establish and maintain rigorous quality control systems to ensure all products meet company standards.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Developed and enforced escalation protocols and cascading standards, ensuring consistent resolution and accountability across all quality control processes.
- Develop business case for process improvement
- Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies to enhance profitability.
- Managing contracts for external customers and working closely with the procurement team.
- Managed inventory and stock integrity to maintain accurate supply levels.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing workforce.
- Conducted performance reviews, identified skill gaps, and implemented training programmes that aligned workforce capabilities with operational needs.
- Facilitate monthly engagements with union shop stewards to promote positive industrial relations and a collaborative work environment.
- Identify and implement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Packaging Development, and Manufacturing Supply Chain to drive holistic improvements.
- Communicate clearly and consistently across all organizational levels, providing regular updates on plant performance.
- Advocate for a safety-first mindset throughout the organization.
- Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
Production Manager
TIGER BRANDS
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Directed daily production operations with full accountability for output, quality, and compliance, while aligning departmental plans with Group objectives and leading cross-functional resource planning to optimise labour, equipment, and materials.
- Analysed performance data to identify inefficiencies, and implemented corrective actions, cost-containment strategies, and performance monitoring systems to improve workflow stability, asset utilisation, throughput, and margins.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, minimising risks and fostering a safe production environment.
- Led cross-functional teams, collaborating with staff, leadership, and stakeholders to align goals, enhance employee relations, and cultivate a high-performance culture through strategic goal setting and talent development.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements, achieving balanced labour conditions that supported organisational priorities.
Production Manager
Nedan Oil
Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Implemented quality control procedures, significantly reducing waste and improving product standards.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline production processes, minimising downtime and lowering operational costs.
- Managed daily operations in production facility, optimising workflow to enhance overall efficiency.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Resolved production issues swiftly, minimising impact on delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Managed budget for production department, effectively controlling expenses to improve financial performance.
- Planned project labour, expenses and timeframes to continuously achieve output and quality targets.
- Supervised a team of 50+ staff, providing training and development to foster a skilled workforce.
- Managed staff hiring, training and performance goals.
- Trained staff in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)s to drive consistently high standards.
- Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production.
- Reduced workplace incidents by implementing occupational health and safety requirements.
- Enforced standards of work and reporting deadlines.
- Monitored outgoing orders for accurate processing and timely shipments, identifying late deliveries and implementing corrective actions.
- Facilitated communication between upper management and production floor, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Analysed production data to identify trends and make informed decisions on process improvements.
- Minimised costs by adjusting processes, managing budgets and controlling expenses.
- Led meetings and briefings to inform managers on production updates.
- Defined production activities to meet established output specifications and quality standards. to deliver set output specifications.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - NQF L-9
Regenesys Business School
South africa01-2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - NQF L-8
Regenesys Business School
South Africa01-2023
B-Tech - Operations Management, NQF L-7
University of Johannesburg
South Africa01-2015
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - NQF L-6
Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa01-2005
Grade 12 - NQF L-4
Mmankala Technical High School
South africa01-2001
Skills
- Production management and plant operations
- Lean manufacturing principles
- OEE optimization
- Quality assurance processes
- Inventory management and just-in-time
- Budget and cost control strategies
- Supplier evaluation and vendor selection
- Digital systems integration
- Master scheduling and MPS attainment
- Change management practices
- Strike management techniques
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
setswana
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Safety Leadership: Achieved zero lost-time incidents for two consecutive years by embedding ETQ Reliance compliance and proactive training programs.
- Operational Excellence: Increased OEE by 12% through streamlined production scheduling and AI-driven document automation.
- Quality Improvements: Reduced first-time quality defects by 18%, strengthening audit readiness and customer satisfaction.
- Engineering Impact: Cut equipment downtime by 20% via predictive maintenance programs and optimized contractor spend.
- Financial Performance: Delivered R15M in cost savings through SAP-driven variance reviews and inventory integrity management.
- Talent Development: Recruited and retained high-performing teams, achieving 95% employee engagement scores in annual surveys.
- Continuous Improvement: Implemented Lean Six Sigma projects that reduced waste by 10% and improved throughput.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Supply Chain and R&I to accelerate product launches, reducing time-to-market by 15%.
Timeline
Plant Manager
Corteva Agriscience
05.2022 - Current
Production Manager
TIGER BRANDS
12.2020 - 04.2022
Production Manager
Nedan Oil
01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - NQF L-9
Regenesys Business School
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - NQF L-8
Regenesys Business School
B-Tech - Operations Management, NQF L-7
University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - NQF L-6
Tshwane University of Technology
Grade 12 - NQF L-4
Mmankala Technical High School
Hobbies and interests
- Marathon runner (87KM - 5kM)
- Golf - HANDICAP 28
- Soccer - Mamelodi Sundown
- Camping & Hiking