An accomplished General Manager with more over 30 years’ experience and knowledge in the Cable Industry spanning from September 1990. He has progressed through various positions starting his career as a process engineer and adjusting his path into production and operations.Laurence holds an Engineering Diploma and an advanced Business Management Diploma, skilled in various world class manufacturing techniques such as; Operations Management, Lean 6 sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Visual Management, and Continuous Improvement..
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Plant ManagerZamefa Jun 2022 - PresentLuanshya, Copperbelt, Zambia -
Consultant Process EngineerCbi-Electric: African Cables Mar 2022 - Jun 2022Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa -
ConsultantSelf Employed Jul 2021 - Mar 2022South Africa -
Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Uae & CablesMark Cables Fze Sep 2020 - Jul 2021Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDeputy Chief Executive Officer of UAE and Cables. • Support the Group Company and team in achieving strategic objectives• Strategize profitable growth of cables unit in UAE and into Africa• Implementation of strategy by enhancing and leading diverse team• Setting KPIs and targets in line with objectives• Continuously look for improvement to further enhance the organization• Ensure all required legislation requirements are identified and governed accordingly (Safety, health, quality, environmental, conditions of employment, etc.),• Assist with budgeting and ensure systems are in place to control and enhance,• Ensure various systems such as Visual Manufacturing, Lean 6 Sigma, 6 S, 8 Wastes are observed.
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General Manager ManufacturingAberdare Cables Dec 2017 - Sep 2020Johannesburg Area, South AfricaGeneral Manager of manufacturing site covering all areas (Manufacturing - LV copper and aluminium, Flexible and house wire), HR, Technical, Maintenance, Finance, I.E., Process Engineering, Warehouse, SHER, etc. • Provide leadership to the site of 385 employees,• Ensure a good working environment is maintained,• Ensure that site targets are met within budget and products delivered on time,• Ensure KPIs in line with Company objectives are set and achieved,• Continuously drive down costs and maximize outputs,• Drive down inventory (Lean/JIT) in all areas,• Ensure all required legislation requirements are observed and being met (Safety, health, quality, environmental, conditions of employment, etc.),• Assist with budgeting and ensure systems are in place to control possible over expenditure,• Encourage continuous improvement,• Ensure various manufacturing systems such as Visual Manufacturing, Lean 6 Sigma, 6 S, 8 Wastes are observed. -
General Manager Continuous ImprovementAberdare Cables Oct 2013 - Nov 2017Johannesburg Area, South AfricaContinuously improve and consolidating process/systems between all manufacturing sites to control and monitor correct, effective and processing of materials. This covered scrap reduction and control of mass/meter use of material against design. Analyse statistics on material use, scrap and quality. Identify opportunities for improvements. Managing/guiding problem solving projects to reduce and/or eliminate material waste. -
General Manager - ManufacturingAberdare Cables Apr 2006 - Oct 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaGeneral Manager of various manufacturing sites (3 provinces) covering all areas; Manufacturing, HR, Technical, Maintenance, Finance, I.E., Process Engineering, etc. • Provide leadership to the site of 540 employees,• Ensure that site targets are met within budget and products delivered on time,• Ensure all required legislation requirements are observed and being met (Safety, health, quality, environmental, conditions of employment, etc.),• Assist with budgeting and ensure systems are in place to control possible over expenditure,• Encourage continuous improvement,• Ensure various manufacturing systems such as Visual Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, etc. are observed. -
Technical Services ManagerAberdare Cables 2005 - Mar 2006Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaManagement of Process Engineering, Quality and setting up a yield department to effectively use materials by reducing scrap and controlling kg/meter use against design -
Production ManagerAberdare Cables Dec 1996 - 2005Production Manager of MV insulation (CCV line), LV insulation, Copper tape, and Lay-up of MV and LV cables -
Production SuperintendentAberdare Cables 1993 - Dec 1996Pietermaritzburg Area, South AfricaProduction superintendent of Monosil department, insulation of triple extruded MV and LV cables as well as rubber insulation line.
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Process EngineerAberdare Cables Sep 1990 - 1993Pietermaritzburg Area, South AfricaStarted as process engineer covering paper insulated cables and then heavily involved with LV and MV Monosil Process insulation.
Laurence Braithwaite Skills
Laurence Braithwaite Education Details
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Natal TechnikonBusiness Management -
Pietermaritzburg Technical CollegeNational N Diploma - Mechanical Engineering -
Linpark High SchoolMatric - Grade 12
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Laurence Braithwaite works for Zamefa
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Laurence Braithwaite's current role is Plant Manager.
What schools did Laurence Braithwaite attend?
Laurence Braithwaite attended Natal Technikon, Pietermaritzburg Technical College, Linpark High School.
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Laurence Braithwaite has interest in Children, Technology, Outdoor Activities, Recycling, Traveling, Environment, Science And Technology, Sports, Animal Welfare.
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Laurence Braithwaite has skills like Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Operations Management, Kaizen, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, 5s, Value Stream Mapping, Management, Manufacturing Operations Management.
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