Work as a part of the Executive Management team to develop and refine a long/medium-term plan for the company.

Spearheaded the setting up of a new paint factory. Ensured that the right equipment and raw materials were procured in the most cost-effective manner.• Carried out a HAZOP and EIA for the new factory.• Managed to launch new products into the market a month earlier than anticipated.• Formulated different types of paints which has been accepted by the market and has resulted in gaining market share from our competitors.• Carried out relevant purchasing functions with respect to the acquisition of raw materials and machinery.• Responsible for the production of all paints in keeping with demand forecast.• Promoted safety awareness and the development of a Safety culture within the company.

I have been in custody of the quality control of all processes, resolving customer complaints and promoting product knowledge. As the SHERQ coordinator I am responsible for the maintenance of the OHSAS and ISO management systems through planning and conducting internal audits and overseeing the closure of all corrective action requests.• Spearheaded the certification of the company on OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 9001:2015.• Ensuring compliance of the company to all legal requirements such that the company hasn’t been penalized.• Managed to reduce customer complaints due to lack of product knowledge from 30% to 10% of all complaints by the trainings offered to customers. • Contributed to the market share increase from 60% to 65% by continuously formulating products needed by our customers.

Solutions were provided for the manufacturing of quality products in the most cost effective and environmentally friendly manner whilst taking into consideration the health and safety welfare of the taskforce. By mentoring and coordinating with the production staff, behavioral based safety was instilled into the workforce.• Managed to reduce the time taken during the dispersion process by motivating the purchasing of better machinery and raw materials with the right grade.• Developed standard operating procedure manuals for all equipment centering on the safety of the employees.• Successful implementation of the 5S program

Duties and responsibilitiesProcess equipment optimisation. Conducting work studies and line studies to establish means of improving line efficiency.Monitoring and controlling the production process of leather.Took the responsibility of ensuring the quality of products and take vital steps for production of quality leather on time with minimal cost.General management of planned maintenance tasks and work orders.Conducting safety, environmental and behavioural audits.Took part in research activities for developing and testing new products and also improving the existing products as per the feedback of customers which helped the organisation to have products developed with greater efficiency.