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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 -

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