Eng. Kudzanai Chikarango (Pr.Eng.Zwe) Email & Phone Number

Harare, ZW

Cam And Motor Mine

As a Resident Engineer, my primary objective is to optimize equipment performance and ensure the successful execution of projects in the mining industry. I develop tailored maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and minimize downtime, while reducing maintenance costs. Through continuous analysis of equipment performance data, I identify.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Experienced General Manager Operations with a proven track record in the quarry and ready-mix concrete industry. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and team leadership. Successfully managed all aspects of operations, including production, quality control, logistics, and customer service. Adept at implementing streamlined processes.

Cleveland, Harare, Zimbabwe

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Execute Saint Gobain Zimbabwe strategy on: Asset Care and Reliability; Production efficiencies and Process quality for gyproc and weber lines; Sustainable manufacturing through delivery of EHS targets and Innovation.
• Establishing strategic direction, department objectives and provides leadership for all production related activities including production planning and efficiency, maintenance, engineering, warehouse, quality.
• Leading a staff compliment of 200 engineering, process, SHEQ, production and projects professionals.
• Managing annual Opex budget of US$7 million.
• Leading continuous improvements initiatives, by hedging on World Class Manufacturing systems and Lean Six SigmaKey Achievements:

Harare, Zimbabwe

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Designed and delivered lecture material in relation to current industry and technology trends.
• Administered developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Assessed student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students and administration.
• Prepared examinations and marking of student scripts.
• Supervised student projects and research assignments.

Harare, Southerton

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Led a team of 20 individuals in plant maintenance, production, and quality assurance.
• Managed annual maintenance budget of US$1 million for plant and workshops.
• Headed Capex planning for capital projects
• Managed the Integrated management systems monitoring and evaluation.
• Managed the resource utilization and variance review/analysis.

Harare Zimbabwe

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Lead Mechanical Designer: Transformer Design up-to 63MVA, 132Kv (Delivered cost effective products by aligning performance, quality, reliability and cost)
• Developed purchase specifications and communicated requirements with all players in the value chain.
• Developed manufacturing and assembly drawings and instructions, liaising with production teams towards the fulfilment of design requirements and design targets
• Designed and developed product testing procedures and routines, hence improving product reliability and integrity
• Spearheaded the transformer designing of up to 63MVA, 132Kv as the Lead Mechanical Designer.

Harare, Zimbabwe

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Post graduate learnership attachments at: Hwange Thermal Power Station – 920MW  Kariba Hydro Power Station – 750MW Harare Substation – 330kV  ZENT Projects Division – Park-ridge 33kV Substation construction ZENT.
• Prepared budgets and reports for manufacturing division
• Root Cause Analysis – Diagnosis of technical problems and following up with corrective procedures to resolve problems and also ensuring non-recurrence.
• Developed drawings and mechanical documents for enclosures and other mechanical parts to be outsourced.

Master Of Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering And Operations Management, Merit

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 2.1 (Upper Second Class)

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General