ContinentalProduction Management
Nov. 2006 - Mar. 2013Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaLed Cross-functional teams of Production, Quality, Engineering, IE, Controlling and OHS. Successfully scaled operations by recruiting and integrating 4th and 5th production shifts while maintaining business continuity.
Directed capital investment initiatives involving new machinery and technology adoption, managing full project lifecycle from business case through commissioning and production start-up. Championed continuous improvement culture through systematic problem-solving and process standardisation, delivering enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainable capability building.
Coached managers and supervisors to build leadership capability and supported training programs that empowered teams to deliver operational excellence.