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Work Background
United InitiatorsHead of Continuous Improvement
Feb. 2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany · HybridDefine, implement and monitor OpEx methodologies and associated KPIs for production system efficiency.
Responsibility for short, medium to long term plans to drive business growth and optimize product portfolio through reduction of complexity / Brand & Product analysis.
Responsibility for capacity improvement through Lean and Six Sigma principles, change-overs, through put yield improvement and overall quality improvement
Operational support for technical projects and quality issues
REHAUSenior Project Manager
Mar. 2022 - Feb. 2023Rehau, Bavaria, GermanyProject Manager for automotive industry, development & introduction of new models for OEMs in Germany.
REHAUSenior Project Manager
Jul. 2018 - Feb. 2023Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaSkills: Six Sigma Black Belt · Operational Excellence · Risk Assessment · Production Systems · Manufacturing Process Improvement · Defining Requirements · Value Stream Mapping · Key Performance Indicators · Budgeting · Business Process · Business Strategy · Analytical Skills · Data Analysis
REHAUProject Specialist: Paint Process
Apr. 2016 - Jul. 2018Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaResponsible for the Technical Project Management within the Process Engineering department: Paint Application
VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProduction: Body Shop Planning Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2016Responsible for implementation of bench mark TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) process into the VWSA Body Shop, improving OEE (OPR, Quality and Technical Availability of facility and production line), Solving production problems relating to break downs, quality and reducing overall cost per unit.
VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDCold Test Engineer
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2013VWSA Engine PlantTake responsibility for in line test facilities and analyse data related to testing. Control the batch release of engines through the hot test process to customer by means of analyzed data from production test facilities. Take responsibility for the running, maintenance and TPM of test facilities in conjunction with production supervision and management. Establish contacts in VW group cold test operations for continuous benchmarking and improvement. Control the failure catalogues provided and establish a plan to improve and increase data recorded. Recruit and train suitable personnel to operate the cold test facility on a shift basis. Train and develop a stand-in cold test engineer Compile various reports of a business and analytical nature detailing recommendations and improvements in order to keep supervision and management apprised of progress of cold test activities. Carry out various administrative functions in order to facilitate and execute projects within the Company’s administrative requirements and standards. Maintain knowledge of and keep abreast of cold test technologies within the VW group. Ensure production and quality targets are met and improved in line with VW group targets. Maintain quality standard of product through data analysis and parameter optimization.
VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProcess Planning Engineer
Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2013Uitenhage Area, South AfricaProblem solving, quality processes, day to day production at VWSA Body Shop
VWSA-NMMU Solar CarProject Leader
Dec. 2009 - Dec. 2012Engineering Department, NMMUProject team leader and mechanical head on the VWSA-NMMU Solar Car [http://www.nmmusolarcar.co.za] Project (2010 -2012) taking part in the South Africa Solar Challenge in September 2012. In charge of: Overall team management
Project management Body shell aerodynamics in carbon fiber
Suspension design and manufacture
Driver safety cell design and manufacture
Overseeing all design areas Additional Training: CNC Fanuc mill, as well as having complete understanding and experience in carbon fiber design and manufacture.
D&J ElectricalApprentice
Nov. 2008 - Feb. 2009VWSA - UitenhageHeavy current maintance in VWSA plant in Uitenhage