Willem Smit Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington Region, New Zealand

South Africa

Main Responsibilities:• Managing the compounding, processing and production of PVC compound.• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Managing the compounding, processing and production of PVC compound.• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and Waste Control and Productivity.• Ensure that the Manufacturing Technologies are best in class by liaising and keeping up to date with local and overseas Process Engineering and Chemical and Polymer Science experts.• Carry out Project Management Assignments as and when required.• Manage and Control Effective Cost Control Efficiencies.• Liaise and Co-operate with the Planning Department to ensure meaningful and accurate Production Planning.• Monitor and evaluate Production Plan Vs Actual.• Diagnose and deal with variances and deviations from Plan.• Ensure adherence and compliance to ISO 18001 Processes and Procedures • Ensure adherence to internal NPD Processes.• Ensure all Staff know exactly what is expected of them – their KPI’s and their Training / Development Plans.• Maintain a Positive, Productive, motivated working Atmosphere and Environment within Teams.• Maintain effective day to day Coaching and Connecting with individuals in Teams.• Maintain fair Labour Relations and Compliances on the Production Floor.• Ensure that Absenteeism is under control and being monitored and managed.• Monitor and Ensure the Quality and Calibre of Staff.• Ensure effective compliance of internal Quality Control Practices.• Ensure Legal Compliance.• Ensure the sustainable Legal compliance of OHS Act.• Submit a monthly consolidated report to Head of Operations.• Assisting with Rigids Extrusion when required. • Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Package, including Word, Excel & Powerpoint Show less

• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and Waste Control and Productivity.• Ensure that the Manufacturing Technologies are best in class by liaising and keeping up to date with local and overseas Process Engineering and Chemical and Polymer Science… Show more • Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and Waste Control and Productivity.• Ensure that the Manufacturing Technologies are best in class by liaising and keeping up to date with local and overseas Process Engineering and Chemical and Polymer Science experts.• Carry out Project Management Assignments as and when required.• Prepare the Manufacturing Budget within the parameters of the overall Company Budget as determined by Head of Operations and Sales Manager.• Manage and Control Effective Cost Control Efficiencies.• Liaise and Co-operate with the Planning Department to ensure meaningful and accurate Production Planning.• Monitor and evaluate Production Plan Vs Actual.• Diagnose and deal with variances and deviations from Plan.• Ensure that Customer Complaints that are caused by Production are rectified.• Ensure maintenance and implementation of the BRC process to achieve sustainable BRC certification. • Ensure adherence and compliance to ISO 18001 Processes and Procedures• Ensure adherence to internal NPD Processes.• Ensure adherence HACCP, TACCP and VACCP Processes and Procedures• Manage the Maintenance Team to ensure Planned Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance are done when required.• Ensure all Staff know exactly what is expected of them – their KPI’s and their Training / Development Plans.• Maintain a Positive, Productive, motivated working Atmosphere and Environment within Teams.• Maintain effective day to day Coaching and Connecting with individuals in Teams.• Maintain fair Labour Relations and Compliances on the Production Floor.• Ensure that Absenteeism is under control and being monitored and managed.• Monitor and Ensure the Quality and Calibre of Staff. Show less

• Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and Waste Control and Productivity.• Ensure that the Manufacturing Technologies are best in class by liaising and keeping up to date with local and overseas Process Engineering and Chemical and Polymer Science… Show more • Ensure the optimum level of Quality Production Outputs at the minimum waste levels – Target vs Actual.• Ensure pre –determined Productivity levels for both Machinery and Staff – Targets vs Actual.• Ensure the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods that improve Output and Waste Control and Productivity.• Ensure that the Manufacturing Technologies are best in class by liaising and keeping up to date with local and overseas Process Engineering and Chemical and Polymer Science experts.• Carry out Project Management Assignments as and when required.• Prepare the Manufacturing Budget within the parameters of the overall Company Budget as determined by Head of Operations and Sales Manager.• Manage and Control Effective Cost Control Efficiencies.• Liaise and Co-operate with the Planning Department to ensure meaningful and accurate Production Planning.• Monitor and evaluate Production Plan Vs Actual.• Diagnose and deal with variances and deviations from Plan.• Ensure that Customer Complaints that are caused by Production are rectified.• Ensure maintenance and implementation of the BRC process to achieve sustainable BRC certification. • Ensure adherence and compliance to ISO 18001 Processes and Procedures• Ensure adherence to internal NPD Processes.• Ensure adherence HACCP, TACCP and VACCP Processes and Procedures• Manage the Maintenance Team to ensure Planned Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance are done when required.• Ensure all Staff know exactly what is expected of them – their KPI’s and their Training / Development Plans.• Maintain a Positive, Productive, motivated working Atmosphere and Environment within Teams.• Maintain effective day to day Coaching and Connecting with individuals in Teams.• Maintain fair Labour Relations and Compliances on the Production Floor.• Ensure that Absenteeism is under control and being monitored and managed.• Monitor and Ensure the Quality and Calibre of Staff. Show less

• Managing of Extrusion Team • Production Output • Process Control of Extruders • Product Specification • Quality Control • Food Safety Control • Problem Analysis and Decision Making/Control Planning/Scheduling Stock Control… Show more • Managing of Extrusion Team • Production Output • Process Control of Extruders • Product Specification • Quality Control • Food Safety Control • Problem Analysis and Decision Making/Control Planning/Scheduling Stock Control • Training and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures • Process of Job Cards (ONKEY) • Recruitment/Induction/Job description Administration • Implementing & Controlling of BRC Standards Housekeeping & Safety • Good Manufacturing Practices • Internal Audits • Extrusion Representative of HACCP Team • Extrusion Representative of BRC Team • Member of Company Equity Act Team • Extrusion Fire Marshall Show less

• Managing Thermoforming Shift Team • Production Outputs • Product Specification • Process Control • Quality Control • Safety • Problem Analysis and… Show more • Managing Thermoforming Shift Team • Production Outputs • Product Specification • Process Control • Quality Control • Safety • Problem Analysis and Decision Making/Control Administration• Housekeeping Show less

• Commissioning of New Plant and Machinery • Shift Production Outputs • Quality Control • Safety• Problem Analysis and Decision Making/Control Administration