• Oversaw and managed the plant (80%) and Sales (20%).• Implemented production efficiency interventions to improve output at the right quality.• Redesigned plant processes and systems to streamline operational activity.• Oversaw overall equipment maintenance and capital projects.• Reviewed all monthly management accounts generated by the Finance Team and implemented action plans on overspend.• Managed the approvals of all clearing and forwarding documents for exports.• Oversaw and advised on cash flow planning and budgeting for the business.• Managed purchasing control and systems to mitigate risk.• Executed project justification, scope and planning for capital projects.• Oversaw inventory control from raw materials to finished goods.• Ensured the quality of products conforms to customers’ standards as well as compliance to ISO, FSSC and all legislative requirements.• Developed and revised product specifications to meet customer requirements.• Managed customer relationships through customer visits and audits.• Provided technical assistance to customers on the product and equipment.

• Oversaw the production facility to ensure business production objectives were achieved.• Managed the production planning in line with customer demand ensuring emergency capacity.• Oversaw the sales portfolio and resolved customer complaints.• Managed and executed on new product development in coalition with Research and Development.• Improved plant power generation and stabilisation.• Developed and implemented strategies to grow market share.• Managed forex implications and adjusted the business strategy to mitigate financial impact.• Implemented continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives to empower employees and improve plant efficiency.• Monitored and reported on financial position and forecast.

Injection Moulders, BDM Casemakers Machines and High FrequencyWelders.Responsibilities:• Managed the profitability of operations ensuring maximum output at minimal cost.• Oversaw all conversion and related costs for manufacturing within the group.• Revised and improved product costing to remain competitive within the market.• Managed the supply chain of raw materials and finished goods in line with production demand.• Oversaw production planning and raw material stores.• Optimised production processes and systems to improve efficiency.• Re-engineered products for improved gross margins.

Products:- Polyethylene.- Polypropylene.- PET.- Polystyrene.- Pigments.Responsibilities:• Developed and serviced customers for the Plastics/Polymer regions.• Attended regular feedback sessions with project lists and discussions on customer interactions, sales and technical briefs.• Initiated customer development projects.• Discussed prices and various products with customers and relayed this market information to management and suppliers in order to be competitive.• Resolved issues of quality of orders with customers.• Attended various conferences and trade shows looking for new business opportunities within the polymer industries.• Set budget targets and sales objectives for new business.

• Product Development for most industries ranging from packaging, medical to IT.• Solid Ideas offer Rapid Prototyping services to help customer develop “Proven Concepts” quickly.• Optimise manufacturing and business processes.Project management

• Manage staff performance. • Restructuring to be more efficient and productive.• Review business terms to increase profitability.• Mentoring and management of staff.• Member of the team implementing QAD system.• Review and upgrade process in the warehouse and distribution centres.• Negotiate service levels agreements with suppliers.• Part of the management team responsible for restructuring and strategic plan going forward. • Manage Key Accounts and A level Customers.

• Responsible for all engineering and manufacturing elements.• Redesigned products. • Increased output of factory.• Restructured the manufacturing operation.• Improved quality and output.• Improved all controls including financial.• Involved with HR matters.• Moved the manufacturing to a new factory and ensured the factory legally compliant.• Revised the product costing.• Organized the planning and stores.• Optimized and re-engineered current products.• Reviewed new business opportunities and products.• Part of the management team.• Structure the newly introduced budgeting system with the FD.

• Resolved manufacturing, quality, processing and commercial problems experienced by the clients.• Developed and designed new products.• Responsible for sales and marketing.• Kept track of market trend and developments.• Serviced clients in Africa, Malaysia, Ireland, Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius.• Attended various trade fairs and conferences abroad.• Trained and controlled the Customer Support Engineer and subcontractors. • Controlled Sales team in the absence on the Sales and Marketing director.• Investigated new products and business ventures for the company.• Project managed new installations.• Increased production efficiencies and optimizing output at problematic plants.• Developed system to control quality and production.• Part of the Management team.

• Responsible for troubleshooting on products and equipment. • Liaised with customers. • Provided technical support to customers. • Responsible for sales.• Provided technical support.• Responsible for product development.• Investigated quality problems.• Liaised with customer.

Projects: • Roller Coaster: Prepared quotation on the fabrication of a suspension roller coaster for a Dutch company called Vacoma, and the client was Gold Reef City. • Northgate Dome: Planned the fabrication and erected on "Prestige" a computer planning program. Follow the project into the fabrication and erection phases. • PPC Lime Acres and Ouplaas (Alpha Cement): Reviewed extra work being carried out on both of these contracts and formulated an airtight claim. • Leeuwpan Stacker: Managed the manufacture of one slewing and 3 non-slewing stackers. • Optimum Dragline Base: Manager the manufacture of a new outer section for an old centre section for a dragline. • Hitachi Reactor Skirts: Manager the manufacture of 7 reactor skirts.• Saldanha Steel Craw Beam: Manager the manufacture.• Cato Ridge Alloys Converters & Ladles: Manager the manufacture of three Ladles and Converters for Avmin New High Magnesium Smelting Plant.• SAPREF Reactors: Manager the fabrication of a replacement top section for one of SAPREF's reactor columns. The components were a Dome, a Shell, an Air grid and Gas risers.