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The PAC GroupSenior Consultant
Aug. 2024 - Sep. 2024HuostonProject and Operational management of Distribution center automation.
SPECIALIST MECHANICAL ENGINEERSProject Manager Program Management Office
May. 2024 - Jul. 2024Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Automotive Investment HoldingsSenior Industrialization Consultant
Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024Netherlands
Automotive Investment HoldingsSenior Consultant
May. 2023 - Oct. 2024South AfricaProgram Management for Automotive Product Launch, Manufacturing launch and Process engineering and development activities in an adhoc as needed basis
The PAC GroupLead Project Coordinator
Feb. 2022 - May. 2023Troy, Michigan, United States
Automotive Investment HoldingsProject Manager
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2022Pretoria South AfricaProject and program manager for the AIH / PAC group.
Automotive Technical Solutions (Pty) LtdDirector / Owner
Jul. 2020 - Jan. 2025South AfricaProject management in new vehicle model launch, Supplier development providing quality solutions by adding value components and reducing process and manufacturing waste.
ACCU GroupBusiness Unit Head Consultant
Jan. 2020 - Sep. 2020Pretoria Area, South AfricaHead of Business development for Southern African operations
P3FREELANCE SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020South AfricaExternal Consultant – BMW Site Support
Responsibilities: Production Monitoring: Provided expert consulting to the BMW site manager, supporting the monitoring of daily production performance at the supplier level. Focused on tracking and analyzing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to ensure optimal performance. Reporting Support: Assisted in the generation of key Daily and Weekly Reports, providing insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Supply Chain Risk Advisory: Advised the BMW Supply Chain Commodity Manager on potential supply risks, specifically related to: Moulding
Painting
Assembly
Logistics & Supply
KLT Automotive & Tubular Products LtdSENIOR OPERATIONS and QUALITY MANAGER (PRODUCTION / ENGINEERING/QUALITY)
Jun. 2018 - Jun. 2019South AfricaBudget Management:
Expenditure Planning & Review: Set and reviewed departmental operational and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements. Regularly monitored and maintained operational expenditure (OPEX), ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Project & Budget Oversight: Contributed to project planning and budget requirements for new projects and plant improvements, ensuring cost-effective execution and resource allocation.
Profit Optimization: Managed the manufacturing operation’s balance sheet and successfully increased operating profit by implementing 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles, driving operational efficiency and reducing waste.
Operations Management:
Quality System Transition: Spearheaded the transition from TS 16949 to IATF 16949, implementing a robust quality operating system that ensured compliance with updated industry standards.
Customer MSA Compliance: Introduced and established standards to support the Manufacturing Self-Assessment (MSA), helping the company achieve Customer Preferred Q1 Supplier status.
New Model Launch & Quality Management: Oversaw the continuous management of production operations for new model launch projects, ensuring quality acceptance and securing sign-off for "Ready for Production" status.
Production Optimization: Reduced output variability by 20% through the introduction of a robust automated production line and measuring stations, leading to more consistent performance.
Plant Performance: Drove significant improvements in plant performance in 2018, boosting efficiency and operating profit through strategic operational adjustments.
Defect Reduction: Led efforts to reduce internal PPM (Parts per Million) defects, defects per frame, scrap, and rework, improving overall product quality and cost efficiency.
Staff Management & Operations Leadership:
IVECO South AfricaPLATFORM (PROJECT LAUNCH) MANAGER
May. 2016 - May. 2018Pretoria Area, South AfricaProject / Budget Management:
Engineering & Design Leadership: Led all engineering activities related to design, including budget planning, engineering release of new designs, product improvements, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Financial Integration & Planning: Managed the integration of detailed financial data, including annual volume, mix, Bill of Materials (BOM) costing, and pricing, to ensure effective plant financial planning.
Capital Investment Management: Defined program business plans and submitted capital investment requests, including tooling and startup costs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Budget Tracking & Analysis: Managed the planning and monitoring of budgets for all programs, ensuring financial tracking and comparison of program cost analysis versus targets.
Operations Management:
Lean Manufacturing Development: Led the development of plant and product quality operating systems to create lean manufacturing systems, effectively reducing the cost of manufacturing and improving overall plant performance and operating costs.
Supplier & Cost Target Leadership: Worked with Purchasing and Program Management to develop supplier standards and cost targets, ensuring cost-efficiency throughout the supply chain.
Production Launch & Program Delivery: Directed the production launch team and plant operations to ensure successful project deliverables and smooth system setup during launch phases.
Program Management: Managed the tracking and support of Iveco (CNH Industrial) projects, utilizing efficient program management tools to meet agreed targets in cost, timing, and quality.
Change Management & Process Improvement: Developed and implemented Engineering Change (Change Review Board) tracking tools and processes, improving visibility and awareness of project status to senior management.
Product Support:
After-Sales Support
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