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Oi Alloa

Leven, Scotland, United Kingdom

Managing night time operations offering logistic services to our client Diageo’s site in Leven

Leven, Scotland, United Kingdom

32 Lincoln Rd, Benoni

Reporting directly to the CEO while providing senior-level leadership to 150 staff and facilitating the development of production plans that enable the safe efficient use of materials, machines, and human resources, as well as the research of best industry practices in all areas of operations. Key Achievements:Increased monthly prop production 3 fold increased machine shop output to 95% using OEE principlesAssisted with protocol to enable continuous plant operations… Show more Reporting directly to the CEO while providing senior-level leadership to 150 staff and facilitating the development of production plans that enable the safe efficient use of materials, machines, and human resources, as well as the research of best industry practices in all areas of operations. Key Achievements:Increased monthly prop production 3 fold increased machine shop output to 95% using OEE principlesAssisted with protocol to enable continuous plant operations according to strict regulations implemented amidst COVID lockdownEnhanced efficiency rendering 3 posts redundant, including Supervisor, Machine Shop Manager, and Machine Shop SupervisorAutomated cutting process to allow stocking and cutting of long-length tubes instead of stocking cut lengths, leading to a significant reduction in stock holdingMaintained optimal inventory levels of unfinished goods and factory consumables to support smooth operationsintegrated robust risk assessment and mitigation procedures, and established formalised training matrix and programmes to develop teams and staff for safety, continuous improvement and increased productivity.Managed all contractors with plant functions under accountability consisting of a machine shop with CNC milling and turning machines, Pump production & repairs, fabrication department, RB-80 prop repairs and production, four-lines of Omni prop production, ram and cylinder welding/grinding, tube cutting, and valve production.Scheduled maintenance routines for a team of three and effectively minimised plant and machinery downtime using pillars and principals of TPM Chaired the company’s Safety Committee with a mandate for safeguarding full compliance with all internal and statutory health and safety guidelines.Responsible for production reporting, planning and scheduling for both day and night shifts. Show less

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Assessed and reviewed processes/procedures and implemented new standards to enhance operational efficiency and overall teams’ productivity. Ensured efficient production management, planning, marketing, and processing of debtors/creditors and salaries/wages accounts until the company grew to hire support staff. Key Achievements:• Led a strong team of 21 professionals at the peak and achieved a turnover of R2M after two years of operations. Oversaw the efficient execution of tasks… Show more Assessed and reviewed processes/procedures and implemented new standards to enhance operational efficiency and overall teams’ productivity. Ensured efficient production management, planning, marketing, and processing of debtors/creditors and salaries/wages accounts until the company grew to hire support staff. Key Achievements:• Led a strong team of 21 professionals at the peak and achieved a turnover of R2M after two years of operations. Oversaw the efficient execution of tasks comprising of sales, financial, production, bookkeeping, HR, and marketing.• Planned and orchestrated daily workflows and prioritised resources to meet strict deadlines and specifications.• Guided factory repairs of damaged aluminium wheels which included mostly engineering and cosmetic restoration, besides offering onsite cosmetic service to motor trade clients, inclusive of McCarthy & CMH groups, Many Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo franchises, as well as various tyre fitting centres.• Spearheaded high-quality service delivery across the East Rand, Pretoria, and to walk-ins from Germiston and Boksburg, ensuring excellent customer experience and satisfaction.• Evaluated the company’s future and following business’ seasonality, handed oversight to a son who has down-sized operations and managed the business successfully for four years. Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Hired on class 457 sponsored visa to be a part of a team tasked with developing a range of distribution and transmission overhead line and substation products Work scope covered product market feasabilty, manufacturing, and go-to-market strategy development.Key Achievements:• Drove the company’s strategic plans by leveraging extensive networks with South African Eskom Engineers that were working for Western Power following previously established partnerships while executing a local… Show more Hired on class 457 sponsored visa to be a part of a team tasked with developing a range of distribution and transmission overhead line and substation products Work scope covered product market feasabilty, manufacturing, and go-to-market strategy development.Key Achievements:• Drove the company’s strategic plans by leveraging extensive networks with South African Eskom Engineers that were working for Western Power following previously established partnerships while executing a local agency contract for Hubbell Power systems.• Developed a proposal whose capital investment was disapproved following the purchase of the business a three-year contract. Show less

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Responsible for all business from specific geographical areas for the sales of Overhead line and Substation equipment.

Operations Management

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Imm Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 2Nd Year

Principles of Marketing Business Communications Principles of Economics Statistics Business Law

Ntc 3, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, National Technical Certificate Level 3

Activities and Societies: Engineering Science, Math, Electrotechnology, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electrical Trade Theory

English, Afrikaans, Math, Science, Geography, Industrial Arts