Reshay Mahepal

Experience

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  Transnet Freight Rail

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Student Engineer

  Actively involved in the design and simulation of a fictitious rail network to determine the effect each business unit had on each other, and efficiently utilised the model for employee training purposes.Projects:• Redesigned the Anglo-American Chemistry Laboratory layout – 2012• Researched the implementation of continuous mining equipment into the coal mining industry – 2012

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  Transnet Freight Rail

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2021

  Oversee the reverse logistics process for bulk second-hand and scrap sleeper rails. Track scrap material and ensure that it is sent to Supply Chain Services to enable key stakeholders to utilise values to project revenues from scrap sales. Use second-hand material stats from tracked data to formulate demand forecasts for infrastructure depots and efficiently optimise the utilisation of wagon fleet to distribute the material. Successfully plan the movement of various rail types, direct teams and ensure resources are readily available to guarantee that trains depart safely. Champion the management of the sleeper-handling contract that includes the loading and offloading of sleeper onto and off wagons. Lead the implementation of processes tailored towards efficiently requesting services and processing payments while managing the distribution and demand planning functions. Monitor contract performance, while effectively procuring a new contract for drafting technical specifications, pricing data and evaluation criteria.Projects:• Database Design: Redesigned databases and built a dashboard using MS Excel and Power BI.• Value Chain Development and Re-engineering: Re-engineered processes using best practices within the maintenance industry.• Improvement on Industrial Engineering Programme: Created optimised Industrial Engineering training programmes.• PowerBI Dashboard Development: Used PowerBI to create dashboards tailored towards improving management reporting.Achievements:• Implemented changes to the pricing schedule, which resulted in cost reduction and productivity KPIs improvement. Show less Examined the production levels of machines by conducting calculations in addition to aiding in the execution of efficiency improvement strategies. Collaborated with key stakeholders to create and implement processes that track and distribute scraps to be sold or re-used, as well as alleviate sleeper and rail removal issues. Redesigned the material order process with a central database to facilitate stricter document control. Participated in the implementation of continuous improvement projects inclusive of optimising the occupation planning processes as well as the execution of controls for document submission and productivity measurement. Championed the implementation of controls geared towards ensuring compliance with SOPs, managed the execution of new equipment for the measurement of temperatures, and proposed new luting sub-processes to ensure no containments enter the mould. Liaised with Project Manager in generating project scopes and plans, ensuring projects remain within budget and ensuring project deliverables meet established requirements.Projects:• Improved productivity at an infrastructure depot.• Reduce the weld failure rate at an infrastructure depot.• Conducted formation and drainage rehabilitation. Show less

  • Industrial Engineer

    Aug 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Engineer In Training

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
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  Standard Bank South Africa

  Feb 2022 - now

  Manager - Analytical Insights