Jason Francis
Production Director at Mega Fortris Group of Companies- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner
APMG InternationalOct, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner
APMG InternationalOct, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Mega Fortris Group of Companies
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Malaysia
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Director
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Oct 2020 - Present
• Responsible for supporting development and operations of Manufacturing in Malaysia and similar jurisdictions • Develop and action the project plan to decentralize production facility in Malaysia and port the best practices blue print to localized environments at strategic sites globally. • Implement key performance manufacturing metrics in line with company strategic objectives and annual operating plans • Oversee manufacturing operations and productivity through building an engaged and highly inclusive work culture • Restructure facility to encompass lean manufacturing principles while implementing automated solutions for manpower intensive processes Show less
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Director Of Operations
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May 2012 - Sep 2020
• Delivered design and manufacturing for clients in mining, hospitality, fire suppression and architectural elements • Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Plan to manage research and development projects effectively • Ensured company operational compliance with all regulatory framework methodologies and required standards • Delivered project viability studies, selection, and project office oversite while developing strong project pipeline • Managed operating costs and leveraged effective internal skills training and capabilities to improve efficiencies • Prepare Industry 4.0 implementation operations for improved OEE and production optimization and compliance • Liaised with clients to ensure expectations were clearly defined, communicated, implemented, and achieved • Reviewed operational manufacturing budgets, forecasts, program, and work practices to maintain strategic targets • Planned, scheduled, and aligned key personnel and resources to advance strategic corporate growth and plans Show less
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Misa Projects
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South Africa
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Project Manager
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Oct 2009 - May 2012
• Directed municipal project management role-out for Tshwane, West Rand District, Bloemfontein, and Richards Bay • Prepared project budgets, tasks, and critical path delivery plan while tracking and monitoring contract deliverables • Planned, organized, and conducted project meetings to ensure effective communication and project progress • Directed municipal project management role-out for Tshwane, West Rand District, Bloemfontein, and Richards Bay • Prepared project budgets, tasks, and critical path delivery plan while tracking and monitoring contract deliverables • Planned, organized, and conducted project meetings to ensure effective communication and project progress
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Production Development Engineer
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Jan 2007 - Sep 2009
• Project Manager for the development of solution proposals Lead Design Engineer of SH-001 and SH002 product line • Develop Deployment plans for manufacturing facility to mass deliver product to market • Co-ordination - Project delivery and Support including business case management • Conduct Resource Planning, Procurement and Scheduling • Developed and defined preferred method for implementing strategic change from inefficient element geysers • Designed fully direct product suitable for harsh South African climate with products successfully approved by SABS • Conducted comprehensive time and motion studies, including, in depth risk management analysis and optimization Show less
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Operations Manager
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May 2002 - Sep 2009
• Planned and directed routine maintenance conducted on machinery to reduce downtime and optimize productivity • Reported to Project Manager on project development progress and managed customer delivery and lead times • Planned and scheduled machine and staff operations to ensure workshop achieved minimum regulatory standards • Planned and directed routine maintenance conducted on machinery to reduce downtime and optimize productivity • Reported to Project Manager on project development progress and managed customer delivery and lead times • Planned and scheduled machine and staff operations to ensure workshop achieved minimum regulatory standards
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Mechanical Fitter
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Oct 1999 - Nov 2002
Fitter and Turner • Identified risk, assessed options, and developed methods of control to integrate suppliers’ cost and quality control • Managed and aligned Tooling Department and staff, and maintained machines including TIG, Arc and CO2 Welding • Designed and manufactured jigging and tooling innovations necessary for mass production within workshop Fitter and Turner • Identified risk, assessed options, and developed methods of control to integrate suppliers’ cost and quality control • Managed and aligned Tooling Department and staff, and maintained machines including TIG, Arc and CO2 Welding • Designed and manufactured jigging and tooling innovations necessary for mass production within workshop
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PAMS
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Autocad Engineer
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Oct 1998 - Jul 1999
• Tested new releases and developed internal operation guidelines to support optimized productivity and efficiency • Trained, mentored, and coached individuals on latest versions of AutoCAD as the Engineer to improve consistency • Tested new releases and developed internal operation guidelines to support optimized productivity and efficiency • Trained, mentored, and coached individuals on latest versions of AutoCAD as the Engineer to improve consistency
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Education
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University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business Informatics -
Damelin
Diploma, Advanced Project Management
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