Experience

Blendcor (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Unit Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  • Manage all activities associated with the mega manufacturing processes, as required, to ensure the production plans are met. • Accountable for Annual Operating Budget of about R5 - 20m (operating budget) • Delivery of agreed filling volumes within budget. • Overtime management s cost should the need arises to work it. • Provide periodic assurance on the compliance of manufacturing activities to all applicable quality standards governing Blendcor – IATF16949 quality systems, Shareholder’s standards and VDA 6.3. • Pro-active management of potential quality incidents by encouraging the reporting, investigation, and closure of such potential incidents. • Coaching and mentoring team leaders to manage Product Quality effectively within their areas of influence. Identify training needs and develop individual training. • Manage resources (on all shifts) to meet the production plan. • Ensure plant optimization and efficient production through performance measurement and continuous improvement (Bulk Gate to Gate; OEE, Downgrading/Flushing’s management and batch cycle times). • Market and promote organizational values and encourage feedback from all staff. • Participation in process team issues of common interest to “Mega process” owners. • Ensuring relevant procedures and work instructions are up to date, thereby maintaining a system of internal control. • Pro-active identification of hazards, as well as implementation and maintenance of control barriers to mitigate risks. • Implementation of 5S within the filling operation. • Intervene and stop production or activity that will like or is likely to contravene the HSSEQ policies. • Prepare and conduct annual quality management review. • Development of FMEA’s and Control Plans for operational areas. • Lead Quality projects and implementation there off. Show less



Blendcor (Shell & BP lubricants JV plant)

• Durban Area, South Africa

• Lubes Technologist

  • May 2015 - Present

  ·Provide feasibility studies for potential product introductions and formulation changes. ·Responsible for Implementation and maintenance of IATF 16949:2016 QMS. ·Responsible for Implementation and maintenance of VDA 6.3 QMS. ·Lead Packaging and Product trials for new introductions and production lines modification. ·Management of internal non-conforming process. ·Management of supplier non conformances and ensure proper closure of SNC raised. ·Drive continuous improvement in RFT (right first time) and asset utilization. ·Lead Root Cause Analysis (G8D, 5Whys & 5M) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. ·MoC management to deliver safe and compliant operations for new introduction of materials. ·Identify improvement projects to increase blending performance and efficiency. ·Ensure actions arise from Management reviews are closed. ·Develop and maintain an annual assurance activity schedule for plant audits: o Internal Audtis (Process, Systems and Product Audits) o External audits (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, SQAM, Shaholders Audits and 3rd party audits). ·Support shareholders on supplier audits. ·Lead and Co-ordinate the development of Quality Risk Assessment; Failure Mode Effect Analysis and Control Plans for all processes. ·Reviewing and approval of developed standard operating procedures. ·Quality KPI management, publishing of weekly and monthly performance reports. ·Satisfactory resolution of customer complaints arising from product quality issues; prevention of recurrence through effective quality incident investigations (RCAs) and implementation / closure of resultant remedial actions. ·Make recommendation for formulation, changes and optimization. ·Develop MOM for lubricating oils. ·Analyze Lubcel data and recipes and make recommendations. ·Perform Quality Risk Assessments before product repacks. ·Management of non-conforming products/reworks. .Identify improvement projects to increase Blending Performance and Blending Efficiency. Show less



Shell SA Marketing

• Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Senior Laboratory Technician

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  ·Responsible for Internal Auditing. ·Working closely with production manger to ensure adherence to all quality requirements of the product blended. ·Assure product quality standard are being met and adhered too. .Lead operational product quality control and assurance across the supply chain including product quality incident management. ·Drives contineous improvement at the blending plant. ·Accountable for daily operations that affect product quality. ·Log the quality incidences and assist in the investigation and identifying the root cause to be able to define the corrective action required. ·Oversee product certification and product release. ·Ensuring that SOP are developed and adhered too, documented and controlled. ·Responsible for root cause analysis for Customer complaint and product failures. ·Work with PIM ( Product Implementation Manager) in formulation cost reductions ·Management of FMEA and control plans and implementation there off. ·Bulk inspection for loading of OEM products. Responsible for testing of raw materials, finished products and filling samples. ·Lead Root Cause Analysis for blended oils failure and recommend corrective action. ·Day to Day running of the Laboratory ·Compiling of blendsheet for different formulations. ·Blend Optimization of different blends before blending. ·Responsible for testing of correlation samples from SABS and Shell Global correlation scheme. ·Actively involved with training and development of new technicians. ·Responsible for maintenance and calibration of lab equipment. Show less



Blendcor (Shell & BP lubricants JV plant)

• Acting Laboratory Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  •Monitoring performance & identifying training needs for all laboratory staff.•Ensure that Statistical Process/Quality Control charts are updated•Participate in Measurement Systems Analysis and Correlation schemes •Identify recurring production process problems and develop trouble shooting routines.•Trend analysis on QC and Production KPI’s (Right First Time measure)

• Quality Technologist

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  •Propose operating instructions for plant operators.•Projects lead for waste reduction and cost savings initiatives.•Monitor 1st launch production runs.•Quality checks in the filling lines and Quality control of packaging materials.•Participate in quality internal audits as per ISO TS 16949 requirements

• Progress Chaser ( Production Quality Controller)

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2012

  •Approval and blend reformulation to accommodate the current supply of base oils.•Updating of procedure and work instructions and record keeping.•Technical support to the production team and Planning department. •HSSE audits, identifying of risks/hazards and Reporting of Incidents.

• Quality Technician

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2009

  •Testing of raw materials for development and Production activities.•Analysis of Marine fuel oil, Automotive Gas Oil, Leaded/unleaded petrol and Aviation fuel.•Testing of routine and non-routine samples of Engine oil, Turbine oils and Greases.•Equipment calibration in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO TS 16949.



Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Sep 1999 - Nov 2000

  •Routine and non-routine analysis of Raw, Chemically treated and Boiler water, coal and Transformer oil samples. •Comparison and interpretation of coal lab and the mine results, and capturing of data. •Routine and non-routine analysis of Raw, Chemically treated and Boiler water, coal and Transformer oil samples. •Comparison and interpretation of coal lab and the mine results, and capturing of data.