ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 3834-2 fabrication and large capacity CNC machining facility. Manufacturer Ball mills, scrubbers, pressure vessels, and crushers for mining and steel industries.DutiesOverseeing all operational activities for the company.Act as the company’s main adviser on all issues relating operational functions and keep abreast of latest developments.Design and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve manufacturing reliability.Identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and systems.Translating the company’s strategic plans into defined operational plans.Defining performance management KPI’s to monitor operational success against objectives.Establishing a culture of continuous business improvement.All aspects of Day to day management of the operations team.Staying up to date with technological changes within the industry.Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible.Prepare the annual maintenance budget, forecasts and capital expenditure justifications, as well as ensuring compliance with legal requirements.AchievementsReduction in the LWDCR 12 month rolling from 3.9 to 0.76, with no reportable injuries being recorded since February 2019 (introduction of 10 Commitment initiatives).

ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing facility situated in Vosterkroon with a footprint of 105 000m², 5 fabrication workshops, stores and administration buildings totaling 38 000m² under roof with a maximum single lifting capacity of 120 tons. DutiesResponsible to plan, manage and direct all manufacturing activities and support services to achieve optimum production levels, maintaining the highest standards of quality while improving manufacturing output and reducing costs.Direct management to ensure coordination and integration of work flows, production schedules, budgetary conformance, and effective utilisation of personnel, machines, equipment and facilities.Define quality and performance metrics and align performance goals, measures and leadership drivers throughout the manufacturing facilities.Refine functional responsibilities of direct individuals and teams, to align with operational targets, objectives and customer related projects.Provide leadership to direct and coordinate purchasing, inventory levels and schedule adherence to meet on-time delivery.Provide strategic direction for all functional groups within the Ooperations Organisation.Initiate and execute operational excellence initiatives by creating a continuous improvement culture, develop and empower team members and stakeholders through coaching, counselling and inspiring them to perform to world class standards.Promote open communication, continuously striving to improve working relations and trust between the employees and the Company.AchievementsSignificantly increased production by more than 20% since 2016 with no additional capital expenditure.Reduction in the LWDCR 12 month rolling from 3.08 to 0.73, with no reportable injuries being recorded since November 2017 (introduction of SLAM, 5S and 10 Commitment initiatives).Saving of R5m due to a reduction in headcount, as a result of the fabrication schedule being completed one month earlier than forecasted.

DutiesDesign and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.Prepare the annual maintenance budget, forecasts and capital expenditure justifications, as well as ensuring compliance with legal requirements.Develop a planned preventive maintenance schedule (PPM), ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, and plan in, missed maintenance activities.Develop, implement and manage key performance objectives for each area of responsibility.Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.Review, implement and update company records, training metrics, performance reviews.Stay current and up-to-date on any new innovations in the industry.Manage subcontractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company rules and regulations.Ensured compliance with the company’s health, safety and environmental management plans and OHSA laws and regulations. AchievementsDesigned and implemented a planned maintenance peg board, improving the equipment availability by >42%.Asset acquisitions (CNC profile cutter and mobile crane), resulted in annual savings of R1.8m and R2.2m.Introduced power factor correction units, and changed the municipal billing structure, realising a saving in the first year of R1m.GMR 2 - legally appointment, and responsible for the driven and electrically machinery on site (under the OSHAct, Act 85 of 1993).

DutiesProvided cash flow forecasts based on project milestones, and budgetary estimates.Ensured adherence to construction regulations, and all H&S standards and procedures and report issues.Collaborated with project engineers, architect, contractors and internal stakeholders to determine project scope, specifications and requirements, and obtained necessary permits and approvals from local authorities.Negotiated contracts with external contractors and suppliers to reach profitable agreements.Planned all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines were met.Held weekly site meetings with all contractors, producing minutes of meetings and action plans and providing minutes to the internal stakeholders.Successfully managed daily issues, including Safety, Human Resources and community relations.AchievementsResearch & Development Co-inventor of a hot drawing process (temperature above 760 ͦC) to reduce hollow bar cross sectional area, producing sufficient amounts of drill rod steel using locally produced hollow bar. Successfully directed, lead and managed an R80m construction expansion project, 15 00m² factory, incorporating self-efficient energy saving systems, capturing rain water from the factory roofs, storing into an underground concrete bunker. Completed this 18-month project one week ahead of schedule and 3% over the approved budget.Awarded best managed and executed intercompany Project.

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