Experienced Plant Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry and renewable energy. Skilled in Negotiation, Petroleum, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Strong operations professional with a Bachelor's degree Production and operations Management. focused in Operations Management from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
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Supplier Quality And DevelopmentForviaSouth Africa -
Supplier Quality & DevelopmentForvia Dec 2021 - PresentPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -
Plant ManagerO&M Letsatsi Jul 2016 - Dec 2020Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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Maintenance SupervisorLake Oanob Resort Mar 2016 - Jun 2016Rehaboth Namibia• Repair Trucks, Buses, Motor vehicle’s• Do electrical Maintenance buildings, restaurant, camp sites.• Do game drives.• Do pleasure boat drives.• Do procurement, supplies, fuel, gas, etc.
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Cutting And Leadprep CoordinatorLear Corporation Nov 2015 - Feb 2016Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaStock control. Factory administration. Factory NQF. (Quality control) Production Planning. Health and safety. Process development. Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations. Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time… Show more Stock control. Factory administration. Factory NQF. (Quality control) Production Planning. Health and safety. Process development. Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations. Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results. Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff. Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime. Commit to plant safety procedures. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Address employees’ issues. Influence and learn from below. Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts. HR activities. Number of subordinates 346 Wastage and shrinkage. Show less -
Technical AdvisorB&W Energy Services Jun 2015 - Oct 2015Saudi Arabia Ensure Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion plan is in place. Perform Work activities required for mechanical completion as defined in the program standards. Assist construction contractors in conjunction with company to schedule the activities to be witnessed reviewed, inspected and approved in accordance with the Program Standards. Oversee the Pre-commissioning work described in the Pre-commissioning and Mechanical completion plan. Provide updated documentation to… Show more Ensure Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion plan is in place. Perform Work activities required for mechanical completion as defined in the program standards. Assist construction contractors in conjunction with company to schedule the activities to be witnessed reviewed, inspected and approved in accordance with the Program Standards. Oversee the Pre-commissioning work described in the Pre-commissioning and Mechanical completion plan. Provide updated documentation to company so as to permit the proper and safe commissioning, operation and maintenance of the Facilities. Ensure Vendors and their representative’s property install and pre-commission the equipment so that Vendors Warranties are maintained. Managing Supervisors and Labour onsite. Ensuring timely completion as per schedule submitted. Managing any fallouts/unplanned contingencies onsite. Ensure all site formalities are adhered to in a timely manner. Update and upkeep of all site documentation. Understanding and Implementing Health and Safety parameters. Co-ordinating with client and office to ensure smooth operations. Lotto. Air blowing of pipe systems. Re-instatement of pipe systems. Nitrogen padding and preservation. Mechanical preparation. Show less -
Factory ManagerNational Glass Sep 2014 - Apr 2015Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa The Factory Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, security, finance, stock, etc. All plant HR activities. Number of subordinates 70. All factory financial activities. All factory stock control, dispatch and logistics. Factory administration. Factory maintenance. Factory NQF. (Quality control) Production Planning. Security. Health and… Show more The Factory Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, security, finance, stock, etc. All plant HR activities. Number of subordinates 70. All factory financial activities. All factory stock control, dispatch and logistics. Factory administration. Factory maintenance. Factory NQF. (Quality control) Production Planning. Security. Health and safety. Product and process development. Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations. Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results. Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff. Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime. Commit to plant safety procedures. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Address employees’ issues. Influence and learn from below. Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts. Wastage and shrinkage. Show less
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Lead Product EngineerLear Corporation Feb 2011 - Aug 2014Port Elizabeth Product blue print review. AQP with CFT on all engineering changes. BOM’S for all products manufactured. Creating and managing all new components with Group design responsible team. Managing reworks, instructions, costs, alerts, etc Managing material flow through factory all information going on Labels, visual aids, production lines, etc. Run production lines to eliminate bottle necks and improve efficiencies. Product costing and Quotations.PRODUCT… Show more Product blue print review. AQP with CFT on all engineering changes. BOM’S for all products manufactured. Creating and managing all new components with Group design responsible team. Managing reworks, instructions, costs, alerts, etc Managing material flow through factory all information going on Labels, visual aids, production lines, etc. Run production lines to eliminate bottle necks and improve efficiencies. Product costing and Quotations.PRODUCT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES PRINTS (Print Orientation and Population) Retrieve prints from the CMTS releases. Review the prints. Conduct blueprint review with the Cross Functional Team for the changes. Blueprint distribution: Manufacturing. Quality. Industrial Engineering. Program generation. Need to have a tracking for monitoring. Blueprint Change Notice Generation. BOM (Bill of Materials) Retrieve BOMS from the CMTS releases. a.) BOM review. Print it and put it the binder (for reference for the component review) b.) Load BOM in the system. (QAD) Not to be loaded if there are undefined components. BOM notification to CFT through mail. c.) Request for IMDS. IMDS form and .txt BOB file to be sent to IMDS group in Cebu. Cut sheets Retrieve cut sheet from the CMTS releases. a.) Review cut sheet. Cut sheet notification to CFT through mail. b.) Clip configuration. Retrieve clip configuration from Caph drafter. Need to release hard copy for mfg use for the PPK testing. Labour minutes Retrieve labour minutes from the CMTS releases. Labour minutes review and analysis. Labour minutes notification. DFMEA Ask copy for the DFMEA from the Lead Unit Team. Review DFMEA with IE, identification of SC and CC. Release DFMEA to quality and IE. Harness Routing. Ask for the copy of the harness routing. Packaging Specifications (FORD APPROVED PACKAGING SPECS ism LOGISTICS) Distribute packaging specs t Show less -
Process SpecialistShatterprufe Windscreens Jul 2010 - Jan 2011Port Elizabeth Do problem solving in problem areas. Work on loss reduction interventions. Customer return process investigations and resolving problems found during investigation. Investigate and solve system related problems. (ex. Line side supply.) New part development handover process to production after development. Identifying problems by updating FMEA’S and auctioning high RPN issues. Do engineering changes. Do process audits to identify problems or potential… Show more Do problem solving in problem areas. Work on loss reduction interventions. Customer return process investigations and resolving problems found during investigation. Investigate and solve system related problems. (ex. Line side supply.) New part development handover process to production after development. Identifying problems by updating FMEA’S and auctioning high RPN issues. Do engineering changes. Do process audits to identify problems or potential problems. Looking at process parameters, temperature, humidity, vacuum, moisture, coning, and material thickness. Do modifications to machines and equipment to process bigger size material. Stand in as process manager. Mentoring Process technicians. Show less -
Project ManagerMa Automotive - South Africa Jan 2010 - Jun 2010Eastern Cape Actively monitors roles, responsibilities, task achievement and deadlines. Communication of progress and results. Managing Tooling: Die’s, checking fixtures, CMM Holding fixtures, welding jigs and fixtures for OEM metal pressings. Familiar with detailed technical drawings and fixture drawings. Managing the master timing plans for all Customers on all projects Managing multiple projects. -
Project EngineerBehr Climate Control May 2007 - Dec 2009Port Elizabeth Applies appropriate techniques of cost control, time management and scheduling. Establishes a clearly identified objective, scope and implementation strategy. Actively monitors roles, responsibilities, task achievement and deadlines. Communication of progress and results. Effectively plans, co-ordinates and supervises projects.
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Process EngineerShatterprufe Windscreens Jan 1997 - Apr 2007Port Elizabeth High level of technical background in the engineering field to be able to design and manufacture tooling machines for fixtures and mould making activities. This background with highly developed analytical skills is also required to give the Factory, production department the required technical backup in all spheres of the operation. Managerial experience is necessary to be able to plan, organize, motivate and control staff, the preparation of process instructions and daily process… Show more High level of technical background in the engineering field to be able to design and manufacture tooling machines for fixtures and mould making activities. This background with highly developed analytical skills is also required to give the Factory, production department the required technical backup in all spheres of the operation. Managerial experience is necessary to be able to plan, organize, motivate and control staff, the preparation of process instructions and daily process control data. Good human relations are essential, as communication in all directions is very important. Show less
Gert Koekemoer Education Details
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Operations Management -
Mdp AutomotiveManagement -
Engineering -
Russel Rd Technical CollegeElectrical Engineering -
Russell Rd Technical CollegeMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Gert Koekemoer
What company does Gert Koekemoer work for?
Gert Koekemoer works for Forvia
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Gert Koekemoer's current role is Supplier Quality and Development.
What schools did Gert Koekemoer attend?
Gert Koekemoer attended Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Mdp Automotive, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Russel Rd Technical College, Russell Rd Technical College.
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