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Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Randburg, South Africa

• Within my role, I organise and oversee the design and assembly of diamond sorting machines, consistently ensuring the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output.• Direct personnel towards maximum performance and ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.• Assess project requirements, plan and direct project deliverables, allocate resources and measure performance.• In addition, I design and assemble the mobile containers that house the sorting machines and all sundries/supporting equipment. • Lead and manage all Research and & Development for sorting machines and feed systems. • Manage the entire process from research through to ordering components, dealing with suppliers and managing the assembly team.• Manage the commissioning and installation of the entire plant on the mine. • Provide training of personnel on operating machines.Highlights & Achievements:• Exceptional trouble shooting and testing skills enable me to consistently identify problems ahead of colleagues and ultimately mitigate costly mistakes. • Skilfully increase working efficiencies through innovative thinking and a dedication to continuous improvement.• Facilitate significant cost reduction through initiating the purchase of machinery to enable completion of more work in-house which has reduced manufacturing time and costs and enables vital last-minute design changes when needed.

South Africa

• Planned, coordinated and oversaw the building, management and operations for diamond sorting machines, implementing processes and practices across the organisation to ensure cost effective and efficient operations.• Implemented strategies to improve performance, manage resources and secure industry compliance. • Consistently identified ways to increase quality of service, implement best practices across all levels and reduce costs.• Recruited, trained and supervised staff, providing guidance to drive maximum performance.• Led and managed Research & Development initiatives.

South Africa

• Gained experience working under one of the chief designers of de Beers, learning various skills, including x-ray sorting technology. • Assisted with R&D on machines and technologies for diamond sorting. • Provided training of mine personnel on operation of the technology.

New York City

• Engaged customer prospects for corporate and private sales, providing complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.