Vuyina Robiyana
Food And Beverage
East London,EC
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record in Manufacturing and Packing, enhancing production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and fostering a supportive work environment. Skilled in operations management and staff leadership, successfully met or exceeded targets, significantly reducing safety incidents and product defects. Achieved notable improvements in team morale and productivity, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Pepsico
10.2023 - Current
- Created an inclusive work culture that encouraged collaboration and open communication among staff members at all levels within the organization.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Assistant and Acting Production Manager to current Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Quantum Foods
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
Factory Supervisor
Berkley Foods
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Trained new employees on company policies, safety procedures, and equipment operation to ensure a seamless integration into the workforce.
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely
- Reduced downtime in the factory by regularly maintaining machinery and ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Elvin Group
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Simplified complex procedures into easy-to-follow instructions for improved worker understanding and productivity.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
- Collaborated with R&D to refine product designs for manufacturability, improving production feasibility.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Microbiology
Unisa
South Africa Diploma - Science And Technology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2018
Skills
Staff Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Pepsico
10.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Quantum Foods
04.2021 - 09.2023
Factory Supervisor
Berkley Foods
11.2019 - 03.2021
Manufacturing Supervisor
Elvin Group
08.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Microbiology
Unisa
Diploma - Science And Technology
Nelson Mandela University
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