Vincent Siphiwe Makhubalo
Weighbridge Operator
Rustenburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Glencore Wonderkop Smelter, excelling in leadership and problem-solving. Enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while implementing safety protocols. Skilled in documentation and reporting, with a keen attention to detail, driving significant budget savings through effective methods.
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Supervisor
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts, resulting in significant budget savings.
Weighbridge Operator
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
07.2014 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and conducting regular inspections of the weighbridge area.
- Increased operational efficiency by effectively managing incoming and outgoing trucks, ensuring minimal congestion at the weighbridge site.
- Conducting EME testing before the start of each shift in order to ensure that the weighbridge readings are accurate and deviations are not occuring.
- Performing weighbridge operations with regards to material handling to determine the integrity of the quantities received and despatch.
- Positioning and weigh in the empty load trucks before loading.
- Establish if documents correspond with material types.
- Positioning and weigh out the loaded trucks after loading.
- Ensuring good housekeeping around the weighbridge area and office.
Plant Operator
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
07.2011 - 06.2014
- To perform ad hoc tasks as required by the business (ad hoc related to sampling procedure, plant operation, final product handling, relieve Final Product Operator).
- Conduct plant pre use inspections for crushing of material and complete necessary documentation.
- Inspect crusher plant to ensure that it is safe and in good working order.
- Report any problems with machinery and equipment to Final Product Operator or Assistant Coordinator.
- Assist Final Product Operator with checking of plant settings according to loading instructions.
- Assist in clearing blockages and spillages before starting the plant.
- Check for material flow, blockages and overloads during crushing.
- Check for foreign objects on conveyors.
- Unblocking of blockages and offloading of overloads.
- Check and ensure that all safety devices, e.g. guards are locked, start-up siren is in a good working order, trip wires are not defective and are in good working order.
- Uphold all HSEQ Standards relating to quality, safety, health, environment and community during crushing.
- Check and confirms if the Front-End Loader Operator scoops from the correct stockpiles, as per scooping instruction.
- Check and confirm with Final Product Operator the crusher units are operational on SCADA system.
- Cleaning of weighbridge before loading and after crushing.
- Cleaning of railway trucks.
- Cleaning of crusher plant walkways;
- Cleaning around plant (General good housekeeping);
- Adhering to all HSEC requirements to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures; and Performing any other work-related duties delegated as per supervisor’s instructions
Education
High School Diploma -
Boikagong Secondary School
Rustenburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Goal oriented
Attention to detail
Verbal and written communication
Documentation and reporting
Safety protocols
Policy and procedure development
Problem-solving
Self motivation
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Logistics
Timeline
Logistics
10-2024
Acting Supervisor
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
09.2019 - Current
Weighbridge Operator
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
07.2014 - Current
Plant Operator
Glencore Wonderkop Smelter
07.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Boikagong Secondary School
04.2001 -