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Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

•Develop a comprehensive 1-year regional plan and a CAPIN (Capital Expenditure) budget, ensuring effective capital budgeting by integrating key financial and technical considerations.•Utilize capital optimization and value engineering techniques to streamline regional CAPIN projects, achieving both technical and financial objectives.•Collaborate with divisional project managers for centrally controlled and NPD (New Product Development) projects, ensuring that site-specific requirements align with approved project processes.•Conduct self-audits across a range of regional projects to guarantee adherence to robust project management processes and governance.•Conduct thorough post-project reviews, administer CAPIN applications, maintain standard documentation controls, and capitalize projects accordingly.•Implement efficient asset costing measures to ensure accurate financial justifications and streamlined asset management.•Manage human resources effectively, including direct reports, seconded resources, and contractors, to ensure successful project execution.•Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements, fostering a safe and risk-free working environment for all stakeholders.•Monitor and uphold internal QESH (Quality, Environment, Safety, and Health) standards, ensuring compliance with legislation related to Sustainable Development and Environmental laws.•Apply and adhere to Manufacturing Project Management processes and documentation control systems, upholding technical integrity and governance of Capital Expenditure.•Efficiently manage tender and contract solicitation and award processes.•Prioritize projects based on their strategic significance, aligning them with the production plan to ensure seamless integration with existing operations.•Maintain technical integrity by following Engineering Standards and protocols, and conducting comprehensive design and implementation analyses (HAZOPS, HACCP, Risk assessments, etc.) for all projects.

Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

•Managed and coordinated comprehensive artisan training across various disciplines, fostering engagement with shop floor personnel and team leaders to identify specific skill requirements.•Facilitated problem-solving initiatives to address training needs effectively and enhance overall operational proficiency.•Coordinated and led training sessions, ensuring seamless implementation of Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) and fostering skill acquisition through the SKAP program.•Strategically planned Team Day Out (TDO) events to promote team building and collaboration among artisans.•Developed and executed an Artisan Development Plan, focusing on nurturing the professional growth and capabilities of site apprentices.•Oversaw the management of the training budget, conducting regular Learning Needs Analyses (LNAs) to optimise resource allocation and training effectiveness

Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

•Maintained and enhanced process instrumentation and Control in the Energy and Fluids department, ensuring efficient management of utilities such as water, steam, air, refrigeration, wastewater, and treatment.•Conducted effective troubleshooting and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operation of electronics and instrumentation for various plants, including control valves, level measurement, temperature measurement, analytics, and flow control systems.•Researched and identified new technologies, facilitating the integration of innovative solutions to optimise plant operations and improve overall efficiency.•Managed procurement processes for spares, fostering strong engagement with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of necessary resources.•Oversaw the instrumentation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and implementing strategies to optimise spending while maintaining the required standards.

Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

•Mastered brewing processes including brewhouse, cellars, and filtration quality control, contributing to the brewery winning the Best Brewery award in South Africa for three consecutive years.•Applied problem-solving methodologies such as 5why, fishbone, and Pareto analysis, ensuring efficient resolution of operational challenges and improvements in process efficiency.•Implemented and embedded World Class Manufacturing (WCM) modules, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.•Spearheaded 5S initiatives, promoting a clean and organised work environment, leading to increased productivity and operational efficiency.•Orchestrated production planning considering resource availability, optimising resource utilisation across multiple work areas within the brewery for streamlined operations.

Trade Certificate, Trade Certificate Instrument Mechanician (Industrial Instrumentation And Process Control)

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Electrical And Electronics Engineering