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 improvement opportunities and collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and extend asset life cycles. I also oversee project planning, resource coordination, and risk mitigation to ensure timely and successful project delivery. By fostering a collaborative team culture, managing budgets, driving continuous improvement, and engaging stakeholders, I strive for safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in mining operations.

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, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Known for building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving financial performance. Passionate about delivering exceptional results and fostering growth in the quarry and ready-mix concrete sector.

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, product and process development.● Establishing strategic direction, department objectives and provides leadership for all production related activities including production planning and efficiency, maintenance, engineering, warehouse, quality standards, cost reduction, safety standards as per the NSSA Safety Act, training needs, and employee motivation. ● 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:● Championed the WCM Certification of the Harare Saint Gobain Site since 2020 to date.● Implemented professional maintenance under WCM principles and attained an average of 98% plant availability against a target of 95% since 2018 to date.● Implemented the enterprise resource planning system under a Sage platform, eliminating order mismatches and production variances since 2018 to date.● Implemented quality improvement techniques such as value stream mapping, Poke Yoke and 5S, reducing production waste hence improving yield from 88% to 99% since 2018 to date.● Attained World Class Manufacturing foundations for Saint Gobain Harare manufacturing site in 2021● Formulated a Methods and Improvements Department to undertake and supervise plant improvement projects where in one year the team converted the plant to a semi-automated plant and implemented online data monitoring of plant parameters in 2020.● Improved the gross profit margin through the implementation of cost saving, waste reduction, and continuous improvement strategies in 2019.

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.● Ensured compliance to SHE guidelines and the SAZ, SABs, and NSSA rules and regulations.● Headed the Quality Assurance Department.Key Achievements● Advised the Standards Association of Zimbabwe as a Technical Member on Zimbabwe Solar Water Heating Standards development since 2014 to date.● Achieved plant availability of 95% in 2017.● Won the ZESA & Cell Insurance 2017 Risk Management Awards Competition in 2016.● Attained the integrated safety, health, environment and quality management certification for the organization in 2016.● Won the Unicef – Green Innovation Hub - Design of an automated intelligent solar dryer in 2015.● Guided the organisation as the Divisional Health and Safety Representative from 2015 to 2017.● Chaired the Accident Investigation Committee from 2015 to 2017.● Advised the ZESA Enterprises Product Development Committee as a Technical Member (Mechanical Engineer) from 2015 to 2017.● Advised the ZESA Holdings Group Risk Committee as the Risk Management Representative from 2014 to 2017.● Part of the Tender Adjudication and Bid Preparation as a Technical Member: Mechanical from 2013 to 2017.

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.● Acted as the procurement specifications and supplier liaison.● Led the manufacturing and assembling drawings and instructions and liaised with production teams.● Handled the product testing procedures and processes design.● Trained production teams and design department interns.● Worked and contributed to quality, production and marketing teams to resolving field or shop floor issues.

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 Transport Division – Light and Heavy Vehicle maintenance and Logistics● 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