Wouter Kriel
Production Manager
Summary
Experienced General / Production / Operations / Factory Manager with a National Higher Diploma Industrial Engineering and MBA with 20 years' experience at senior level in the manufacturing Industry of Precision Engineering, Sheet Metal, plastic injection molding, extrusion and the underground auto electrical industry. Previous experience as an Industrial Engineer with 10 years' experience at senior level. Proven experience in budgets, HR, IT, logistics, stock control, finances, sales and costing, factory layouts and systems improvement field.
Proven experience in implementing quality, health and safety systems, process improvement, process measurement controls, and 5's System, NCR Investigations and labour management.
Strong ability to assess current production processes and improve layouts and production systems.
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Self-starting Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Smoothly direct employees to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Superintendent PVC Plant
Marley Pipe systems
08.2005 - 03.2013
- Responsibilities: Directly managing a staff complement of 181
- Budget control
- Stock control and conducting monthly stock takes
- Production planning
- Maintaining Bills of Materials
- Demand management
- Managing master production schedule
- Monitoring equipment requirements
- Training personnel
- Preparing weekly and monthly product review reports for the company
- Maintaining quality standards
- Maintaining equipment (maintenance on machines)
- Holding daily production coordination meetings.
- Optimized inventory management systems to reduce excess stock levels while maintaining adequate supplies for uninterrupted production activities.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
- Improved product quality with stringent quality control measures, detailed inspections, and employee training.
- Facilitated collaboration between engineering and manufacturing teams for effective problem-solving and technical issue resolution.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues and implemented corrective actions, minimizing recurrence of errors or defects.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades, making recommendations for capital investments that would enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills, enhancing overall workforce competency and effectiveness.
- Oversaw daily production activities, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation for optimal output levels.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align manufacturing capabilities with market demands, allowing for better forecasting and planning efforts.
- Managed supplier relationships to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices, supporting cost-effective production processes.
- Fostered a positive work environment by emphasizing teamwork, clear communication channels, and professional development opportunities for employees.
- Led process improvement projects resulting in streamlined workflows, reduced cycle times, and improved equipment utilization rates.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and incorporating necessary practices into daily operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful new product launches and transitions into mass production.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and optimizing workflows.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols, resulting in a significant decrease in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular preventive maintenance and addressing potential issues promptly.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased productivity and reduced waste throughout the facility.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Reduced expenses and increased productivity across product lines by performing equipment repairs and conducting regular tool maintenance.
- Oversaw workforce of 80 employees in manufacturing department.
- Created and implemented systems to improve performance, boost profits and increase productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Production Analyst / Valves Department Foreman
Marley Pipe systems
03.2003 - 07.2005
- Responsibilities: Directly managing a staff complement of 50
- Stock control and conducting monthly stock takes
- Demand management
- Managing master production schedule
- Monitoring equipment requirements
- Batch planning and control (jobs card)
- Training personnel
- Performing time studies
- Preparing weekly and monthly product review reports for the company
- Maintaining quality standards
- Maintaining equipment (maintenance on machines)
- Holding daily production coordination meetings.
- Developed detailed production reports to inform management of progress towards goals and objectives.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers through effective negotiation tactics, leading to better pricing and improved delivery timelines.
- Analyzed historical data to forecast future demand trends, informing strategic planning efforts within the department.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Implemented new software tools in the production process, improving information tracking and data analysis capabilities.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste while maintaining adequate supplies for ongoing production needs.
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing improvements.
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous testing and monitoring procedures.
- Reduced processing time by analyzing job schedules and implementing appropriate modifications.
- Conferred with internal staff to deliver smooth functioning and minimal downtime of newly implemented systems and procedures.
- Analyzed applications and recommended necessary upgrades and patches.
- Researched and recommended scheduling enhancements to improve system performance.
- Used Excell and Word to document internal procedures and monitor daily reports.
- Worked closely with test, development and requirements team members to analyze, investigate and resolve common issues.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Investigated processes to develop maps and determine optimal improvement approaches.
- Collected and reviewed engineering data to assess needs and recommend solutions.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Enhanced data gathering, extraction and analysis for diverse workflows and procedures.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Evaluated employee performance and equipment organization to assess and improve plant operations.
- Developed automation tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and free up labor hours for other needs.
- Monitored vendor performance and negotiated contracts, securing optimal pricing and terms for materials and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, resulting in increased productivity.
- Maintained open communication channels between various stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to problemsolving.
Operations / Factory Manager
Malitech Industries
7 2023 - 03.2024
- Responsibilities: 5 Factories:
- 5 Business Unit Managers Health and Safety Quality Factories Solar Batteries Factory Crushers and Screens Safety equipment (Mask) Concrete products Manufacturing Brick Manufacturing
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Optimized supply chain operations through strategic vendor partnerships and efficient logistics planning.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
General Manager
Crown Turnkey Projects
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsibilities: Managing employees and Customer base
- Controlling the finances of the company
- Building a new customer base
- Costing production
- Liaising with customer personnel regarding technical requirements
- Maintaining Bills of Materials and quality standards
- Marketing / selling
- Monitoring equipment requirements
- New product development
- Preparing quotes
- Processing customers' orders
- Production planning
- Sourcing new suppliers
- Training personnel
- Installation on Site
- Creating Data Packs (Safety)
- Vat Registration
- UIF Registration
- Sick Fund Registration
- Implementation of SHEQ.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Factory Manager
Jewll Industries
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Responsibilities: Factory: 4 Supervisors and 70 employees Sections Electrical CNC Machine Shop Welding Painting Assembly Procurement Stores Planning Manufacturing planning and Control Ensuring Delivery deadlines are met
- Customer liaising on progress of production runs Store Stock Control and Stock holding
- Min, Max Stock holding and Economic order Quantities
- Procurement Supplier sourcing and Delivery Measurement
- Bill of Material Setting up for new products and maintaining existing ones to ensure accuracy
- Arrangement of Training for Employee
- Investigations of Customer Complaints House Keeping Costing of new Products for Customer Quotations
- Calculation of Labour and overhead rates
- Implementation of Control system for customer units, booking and tracking of Customer Units
- Costing on Production Units to ensure Budgets are met
- New Product design Finding New Suppliers HR functions: Negotiations and Disciplinary hearings
- Leave control
- Time sheet Control
Manufacturing Specialist
Outrageous Transformations
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsibilities: Consulting Stralt Industries April 2019 to August 2019 Responsibilities: Creating of Company Policies Implementation of Production tracking Processes Arrangement of Training for Employee
- Investigations of Customer Complaints House Keeping Funding Application from the DTI for the Expansion of the company Stock Control
- Costing of new Products
- Calculation of Labour and overhead rates
- Implementation of Control system for customer units, booking and tracking of Customer Units
- Financial Tracking and Spending on Production Unit
- Production Tracking and Flow New Product development Finding New Suppliers New Factory Layout Moving to new Factory
- HR functions Creating of Company Policies Relocation of factory from Vereeniging to Boksburg Cash flow control system Assist with application for DTI funding Production control systems Production Planning Systems Disciplinary procedures and Disciplinary Hearings Setting up of Bills of Materials Consulting Imilingo Mineral Solutions September 2019 to December 2019 Creating of Company Policies Implementation of Production tracking Processes Arrangement of Training for Employee
- House Keeping Labour Cost allocation on various projects daily Stock Control
- Calculation of Labour and overhead rates
- Budget Management
- Production Tracking and Flow
- New Product development
- Finding New Suppliers
- New Factory Layout
- Moving to new Factory
- HR functions
- Assisting Project Managers with the FAP (Factory Acceptance of Project)
- Equipment Maintenance Program Project progress reporting
- Component Design and Manufacturing (Civil and Sheet Metal)
Productivity Manager
The FX Group
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsibilities: Implementation of Safety System Coordinating and Managing of New Forklifts replacement program
- Creating of Company Policies Manage Bergvik Production Department Arrangement of Training for Employee
- Implementation of Basic Quality Systems Investigations of Customer Complaints Management of Incident and Accident system Investigation of Incidents and Accidents House Keeping Installation of New equipment and setting up production line
- Implementation of OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) System and Control documents Management of Maintenance Department Line balancing of production line
- Costing of new Products
- Time studies and setting up of standard times for production lines
- Activity sampling to calculate labour requirements
- Calculation of Labour and overhead rates
- Co-Ordinate between the Different Production Departments
- Production, stores, accounts and dispatch
- Booking of Production on IQ Systems
- Maintaining of BOM on IQ
- Maintaining of Production booking on IQ
- Use of IQ for Production Control and Planning
- Production planning
- Co- Ordination of Customer requirement from Design to Sample to Production
- Design changes and product improvements on excising products
- Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Cost Saving and Continues Improvements (Questioning Current Methods)
- Maintain Disciplinary code in Factory, holding of Disciplinary hearings and attending of CCMA cases of employees dismissed
- Finding new Suppliers
Production / Factory Manager
Catervent
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsibilities: Installation and commissioning of new Insulation Foaming Plant
- (Underbars Refrigeration Line)
- Training of new employees in foam plant
- Line balancing of production line
- Costing of new Products
- Time studies and setting up of standard times for production lines
- Activity sampling to calculate labour requirements
- Calculation of Labour and overhead rates
- Co-Ordinate between the Different Production Departments
- Production, store's, accounts and dispatch
- Assist in brining SYSPRO (MRP) system online
- Setting up of BOM on SYSPRO
- Maintaining of Production booking on SYSPRO
- Use of SYSPRO for Production Control and Planning
- Financial Planning on material required due to restricted cash flow
- Machine Maintenance
- Production planning
- Co- Ordination of Customer requirement from Design to Sample to Production
- Control of Laser Cutting, CNC Punching, CNC Bending, Welding and Final Assembly
- Setting and Monitoring Production Team requirements
- Calculating of labour requirements per department
- Design changes and product improvements on excising products
- Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Cost Saving and Continues Improvements (Questioning Current Methods)
- Development of team Members
- Maintain Disciplinary code in Production Areas
- Production Scheduling and Prioritizing
- Stock requirement analysis and Calculation
- Flat Sheets, Coil, External suppliers, ECT
- Finding new Suppliers
- NCR investigation and Prevention of re-occurrence
- Production Cost Saving drive implementation and maintenance
- 16.2 Health and Safety
- Training and control of Safety equipment
- Calculation of delivery dates for Sales Personnel.
Factory Manager
Dewet Drilling.
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsibilities: Co-Ordinate between the Different Production Departments
- Production, Procurement, Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Sales, Store's, Assist with the implementation of SAP and related processes
- Assist with Design of new Products'
- Sourcing of Materials in Botswana and South Africa
- Implementation of Costing System, labour rates and Reporting System for all Production Processes and departments
- Create a Monthly management reporting tool of financial performance and Performance of various production departments
- Create overhead and labour rates for various departments
- Time Studies on various products.
Production / Factory Manager
Krost Racking and Shelving
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Responsibilities: Co-Ordinate between the Different Production Departments
- Production, Procurement, Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Sales, Store's, Use of TeaCup in production control
- Building Maintenance and Upgrades
- Machine Maintenance and Upgrades
- Machine Maintenance Schedule
- Setting and Monitoring Production Team requirements
- Time Studies
- Maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Cost Saving and Continues Improvements (Questioning Current Methods)
- Development of team Members
- Manage external Contractors
- Maintain Disciplinary code in Production Areas
- Production Scheduling and Prioritizing
- Stock requirement analysis and Calculation
- Coils, Powder for Powder Coating Plant, Flat Sheets, External suppliers, Etc
- Finding new Suppliers
- NCR investigation and Prevention of re-occurrence
- Production Cost Saving drive implementation and maintenance
- 16.2 Health and Safety
- Training and control of Safety equipment
- Calculation of delivery dates for Sales Personnel.
Production / Factory Manager
WECO (Pty) LTD
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsibilities: Co-Ordinate between the Different Production Departments
- Production, Procurement, Maintenance, Technical, Operations, Sales, Store's, Assist with the implementation of SAP and related processes
- Assist with Design of new Products'
- Sourcing of Materials in Botswana and South Africa
- Implementation of Costing System, labour rates and Reporting System for all Production Processes and departments
- Create a Monthly management reporting tool of financial performance and Performance of various production departments
- Create overhead and labour rates for various departments
- Time Studies on various products.
Trackless Mining Technologies Manager
Trysome Auto Electrical
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsibilities: Directly managing of staff
- Batch planning and control (jobs cards)
- Building a new customer base
- Monitoring equipment requirements
- Establishing costing standards
- Maintaining quality standards
- Managing sales personnel budget objectives
- Planning a master production schedule
- New product development
- Preparing labour and expenditure budgets
- Preparing quotations
- SAP report writing
- Souring new suppliers
- Training personnel
- Preparing weekly and monthly product review reports for the company
- Liaising with customer personnel regarding technical requirements
- Creating Data Packs (Safety)
- SAP creating Bills of Material
- Stock Control.
Production Manager: Special Products
Marley Pipe systems
03.2003 - 02.2013
- Responsibilities: Directly managing a staff complement of 66
- Preparing labour and expenditure budgets
- Stock control and conducting monthly stock takes
- Production planning
- Maintaining Bills of Materials
- Forecasting demand
- Managing master production schedule
- Sourcing new suppliers
- New product development
- Training personnel
- Performing time studies
- Line balancing
- Preparing weekly and monthly product review reports for the company
- Maintaining quality standards
- Maintaining equipment (maintenance on machines)
- Holding daily production coordination meetings.
Operations Manager
SYMO-TECH / SYMO Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsibilities: Management Responsibilities: Stores Logistics & Assembly Department Buying Department Safety & Cleaning Quality Department Design & Development Production Planning Production Department Implementation and maintaining of ISO 9001/2000 Project Management Stock Control Purchasing Production planning Viability studies on current Products Training of Personnel Factory Layouts Time Studies Product Development Line Balancing Costing New Products Customer liaison Costing New Products Union Meetings Disciplinary Hearings Product design from Concept to Customer Delivery
Industrial Engineer / Quality Manager / Omnix System Engineer
CF Industries / SYMO Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities: Setting up of Omnix System
- Creating Bills of Material
- Training Operators in the use of the System
- Activity Sampling
- Operator Instructions
- Method Improvements
- Factory layout
- Time Studies
- Setting of Time Standards
- Capability Studies
- Training of Foreman & Supervisors in ISO9001
- Controlling of ISO System
- Setting of Quality Standards
- Preparation of Works Instruction
- Controlling of Steel Stock levels
- Production planning for Factory Floor
- Product Development
- Design of Jigs and Fixtures
- Monthly Stock Reports
- Stocks Forecasts (Weekly)
- Costing of new product
- Implementation of New Product and Production lines
- Cost Savings
- Machine Maintenance Programs.
Industrial Engineer
Elmac (now trading as: GEC Electrical Motors)
01.1996 - 01.1996
- Responsibilities: Time Studies
- Operator Instructions
- Method Improvements
- Factory Layouts
- Capability Studies
- Line Balancing
- Capital Equipment Justifications
- Site upgrading
- Design of jigs and fixtures
- Training of Operators
- Project Managements
- Suggestion Scheme (Member of Committee)
- Training and assisting of Junior Ind
- Eng.
Industrial Engineer
TEMSA (now trading as Marconi)
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Responsibilities: Time Studies
- Operator Instructions
- Method Improvements
- Factory Layouts
- Capability Studies
- Line Balancing
- Capital Equipment Justifications
- Supervision of Maintenance Department on weekend's 20 - 60 people
- Site upgrading
- Design of Jigs and Fixtures
- Training of Operators
- Activity Sampling
- Project Management
- Site Relocation.
Education
MBA -
Millpark Business School
Nation Higher Diploma: Industrial Engineering - undefined
Vaal Triangle Technicon
Nation Diploma: Industrial Engineering - undefined
Vaal Triangle Technicon
Grade 12 - undefined
Hoërskool John Vorster
Skills
Production ManagementProcurementStore ManagementLine balancingMethod improvementJig designMachine settingBudget and stock controlCalculating economic order quantitiesStock value calculationsProduction planningProject ManagementCAPEX budgetingReturn on investment budget calculationsFactory layoutsQuality Systems implementationSHE Systems implementationLean ManufacturingHR hearings and conflict resolutionFinancial statementsJob descriptionsInterview questionnaires and performance reportsMaintenance planningTime studiesReading and understanding drawingsBrown and white papersMarket identificationTraining program identificationSetting KPI's and KPA'sCustomer LiaisingSupplier identification5 s Implementation and MaintainingSite ManagementPreparation of Safety FilesAble to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environmentAble to organise people and systems effectively to achieve business objectivesStrategic, entrepreneurial ability to identify and develop opportunitiesStrong planning, organizing and monitoring abilities and an efficient time-managerResponds quickly to changing situations and works well under pressure while maintaining individual team effectivenessAble to cope with ambiguity, contradiction, stress and uncertaintyStrong analytical skills - able to analyze complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and make business recommendationsAttention to detail, planning, organisation and daily delivery requirementsAble to interact with other people at all levels of the organisation and from diverse backgroundsGood interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and encouragesGoal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and motivates employees to meet high performance standardsResults oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activitiesSolid judgment and management skills to effectively deal with people's needs / issuesSolid understanding of business needs and importance of customer focusSuccessful track record in making significant contributions to business growthAble to work on own initiative, with minimum supervisionStrong prioritisation and time management skills with focus on meeting deadlinesProven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectivesStrong Ability to identify opportunities for cost saving and implementation of systems to achieve these objectives
Production team motivation
Manufacturing activities planning
OSHA Compliance
Procedure optimization
Production Planning
Waste Minimization
ISO Standards
Corrective measures planning
Production Scheduling
Process Engineering
Budgeting and forecasting
Production cost preparation
Safety Management
Training Coordination
Staff Scheduling
Project Management
Team Development
Resource Allocation
Production Line Management
Root Cause Analysis
Production Optimization
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Training skills
Quality assurance standards
Cause and effect analysis
Materials Management
Dedication to product quality
Inventory management specialist
Safety Monitoring
Assembly and production
Inventory Coordination
OSHA Regulations
Manufacturing operations
Cost Control
Health and safety
Strategic Planning
Working knowledge of engineering
Maintenance Planning
KPI Tracking
Equipment Operation
Workflow Optimization
Quality Assurance Controls
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Capacity Planning
Raw Materials Handling
Logistics
Quality Inspection
Quality assurance training
Data-driven
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Support
Manufacturing management
Equipment monitoring
Manufacturing
Strong leadership abilities
Technical specifications
Operations Management
Production Oversight
Health and safety compliance
Staff Management
Material handling expertise
Quality Assurance Testing
Performance Evaluation
Supply Chain Management
Mechanical specifications
Continuous improvements
Timely safety audits
Supply management expertise
Regulatory Compliance
Budget Adherence
Workflow Analysis
Staff Supervision
Performance monitoring
Inventory Management
Shift Scheduling
Data Analytics
Incidents management
Hiring and Training
Effective Communication
Conflict Resolution
Solutions Development
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Inventory Management Software
Availability
Immediate
Highest Education
MBA NH Dip Industrial Engineering
Top Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD Rel 14
- ISO Achiever plus (Quality Management Program)
- Jet Cam (CNC Multi Punch Programming)
- Baan (Stock Control)
- MRP II (SAP)
- Project Scheduler 6
- SYSPRO (Production scheduling, stock Control)
- Windows 98, ME, XP, Windows 10
- Microsoft Project
- Accsys Wages System
- SAP (Stock Control, MRP, BOM, Costing)
- ESS Wages System
- CorelDraw 6
- Xperdyte (Planning, Scheduling and Costing)
Certifications And Courses
- Problem Solving / Decision Making
- Supply Chain logistics – May 2010
- Executive Coaching and Leadership – Feb 2009
- Leadership and Presentation Skills – Feb 2009
- SAP Creating and Maintaining of BOM – 2013
- LMI Effective Leadership Development – 2015
- Interpersonal Behaviour
- Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 - Mar 2009
- Microsoft Excel Level 3 – Apr 2009
- AutoCAD Rel 14 – 2001
- 4 Seeds Employee Development -2015
- Employee Appraisal – 2015
- GMR 2 Machine Safety – July 2018
- Legal Liability – April 2018
- Risk Assessment - 2021
Ethnicity
White
Personal Information
- Profession: Operations / Production / Factory Manager
- ID Number: 700627519085
- Salary: R55k per month
- Expected Salary: R45k – R70k Negotiable + Benefits
- Date of Birth: 06/27/70
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Current Age
53
Timeline
Factory Manager
Jewll Industries
08.2020 - 05.2023
Manufacturing Specialist
Outrageous Transformations
04.2019 - 12.2019
Productivity Manager
The FX Group
03.2018 - 03.2019
Production / Factory Manager
Catervent
03.2017 - 08.2017
Factory Manager
Dewet Drilling.
08.2016 - 02.2017
Production / Factory Manager
Krost Racking and Shelving
02.2016 - 06.2016
Production / Factory Manager
WECO (Pty) LTD
05.2015 - 11.2015
General Manager
Crown Turnkey Projects
04.2014 - 11.2014
Trackless Mining Technologies Manager
Trysome Auto Electrical
03.2013 - 04.2014
Production Superintendent PVC Plant
Marley Pipe systems
08.2005 - 03.2013
Production Analyst / Valves Department Foreman
Marley Pipe systems
03.2003 - 07.2005
Production Manager: Special Products
Marley Pipe systems
03.2003 - 02.2013
Operations Manager
SYMO-TECH / SYMO Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2003
Industrial Engineer / Quality Manager / Omnix System Engineer
CF Industries / SYMO Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2000
Industrial Engineer
Elmac (now trading as: GEC Electrical Motors)
01.1996 - 01.1996
Industrial Engineer
TEMSA (now trading as Marconi)
01.1990 - 01.1995
Operations / Factory Manager
Malitech Industries
7 2023 - 03.2024
MBA -
Millpark Business School
Nation Higher Diploma: Industrial Engineering - undefined
Vaal Triangle Technicon
Nation Diploma: Industrial Engineering - undefined
Vaal Triangle Technicon
Grade 12 - undefined
Hoërskool John Vorster