Deon Blignaut Email & Phone Number

Port Elizabeth, Ec, Za

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Manage 3C machining and Maintenance areasCoach Ford production systemsDeliver results against measurable objectives in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Maintenance, People and Environmental operating systemsEnsure that all production operations adhere to quality standardsManage cost expenditure against budget for improved operating performanceManage maintenance activities to minimize downtimePlan production priorities in alignment with production schedulesDemonstrate continuous improvement mindset Enforce safety regulations mindset, 5S’s and Housekeeping standards

TPM implementation in the factory Drive TPM process to achieve plant FPS level as determined by FPSDrive MOS implementation Lead TPM assessment Coordinate TPM trainings at salaried levelEnsure Equipment Reliability (MTTR, MTBF)Root cause analysis (FRACAS and FAR)FRACAS – Drive and support production with FRACAS process (Link to engineering)Introduction and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules visual PM sytemDrive and champion corrective and preventative actionsReview and update PM's anually and as per production requirementsImplement and drive Artisan process conformationDrive asst strategy on critical equipment

Interpret the intent of ISR’s to enable local deployment without compromising the plant’s core business capabilityEnsure that all FPS processes are designed to add value and help to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Maintenance, People and Environmental improvements.Primary contact between Plant and FPS Regional Office to remain abreast of and to communicate FPS developments.Plan and coordinate internal and external audit reviews.Devise and deploy lean FPS administration. Convene and chair formal FPS Steering Committee meetings to track progress, resolve blocking issues, allocate resources and establish timing.Develop and coordinate detailed deployment plans for Leadership and NWG elements. Develop and issue FPS procedures and work instructions, pertaining to Leadership and NWG ISR's.Develop and deliver FPS training.Coach all levels of plant personnel as needed to sustain FPS deployment momentum throughout the plant.Arrange planning/strategy sessions with Plant Manager.Schedule and attend daily shop floor review sessions with Plant manage

Management Diploma

Apprentice

Activities and Societies: CNC Machinist (Machine Setter)

Matriculated In 1988

Activities and Societies: Playing soccer