Juliet Lakabane

Experience

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  Tenesol Manufacturing South Africa

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2012

  Workshop Manager

  To plan & manage my shift and resources effectively and efficiently to achieve production and quality targets. (Plan)Develop and implement plans of action to enhance team performance Manage the attendance and punctuality of self and team members. Manage your team to ensure production and quality targets are achieved and maintained. To manage and contribute to the maintaining of Housekeeping and Health & Safety standards. Collect, analyze and present causes and solutions to problems on shift. Communicate with management, other WS Managers and team members. Ensure company rules and regulations are adhered to by applying and/or enforcing company policies and procedures consistently and fairly. Ensure production lines are running at maximum efficiency at all times and communicate any necessary information to next shift at shift take over. Keep cell/panel scrap & rework figures at or below scrap/rework targets. Strive for zero internal and external ppms.(complaints) Complete orders as planned. Utilize all resources efficiently and ensure machinery is kept in a good working order. Follow up on all breakdowns and ensure all damaged machinery is repaired as soon as possible.To work overtime as requiredContribute to positive team morale and implement measures to ensure it is maintained. To develop self and Team Leaders and members to ensure the expected level of competence is reached. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Production Department. To perform any other duties within your capabilities as and when required. To follow the procedures as stipulated in our Business Management System and to be constantly aware of factors that could have an impact on our environment To understand the purpose of all production and related functions (Lead) To communicate effectively at all levels in the organization (Control) To use effective strategies to deal with potential problems. (Control) Show less

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  Duferco Steel Processing

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Production Shift Manager

  • Optimise Unit Efficiency• Plan Unit Availability• Trained Employees • Plans and administers procedures and budgets.• Managing Employees • Production Problem Solving• Remain on factory floor at least 90% unless required at meetings by the manager, during which time, another.• Report Writing• Logistic Operations• Production Resources Planning and Scheduling• Plan and strategize WIP inventory/movement• Patrol the line during Rounds to ensure compliance to all standards including but not limited to housekeeping, 5S, Operations Instructions, safety, discipline inside & outside of the fab, break policies, break coverage and work hours• Temporary fill in the responsibilities of his/her manager when as requested or when his/her manager is out• Perform regular monitoring and measurement in order to ensure process output is within specificationAuthority • Stop lines due to safety risks. • Stop lines due to Quality problems. • To deviate from process parameters. • To remove safety equipment. • To re-arrange / allocate people. Show less

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  SunPower Corporation

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Production Manager

  Setting up of a new Manufacturing Plant for SunPower in South AfricaDirecting the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.Prioritization of production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.Plan and administer procedures and budgets.Responsible for the constant achievement of the key goals and objectives of the teamAchieve Quality, Productivity Improvement targetsEstablish system to monitor and control cost factors at minimum level/within the budget.Production Resources Planning and SchedulingPlan and strategize WIP inventory/movementLine linearity/balancing and Optimizing use of available resourcesEnsure optimum flow of WIP among toolsets, implementing push and pull systems if/when requiredResponsible for the safety of the entire team by keeping the work area and processes free of safety hazards.Take pro-active measures on bottleneck tool by WIP management, shifting MS, and triggering support from other departments.Ensure 5S and good manufacturing practice is being done on the manufacturing floor.Execute agreed ‘Escalation procedures’ effectively to resolve unscheduled downtime of critical machines.Oversee manufacturing operations and subordinates performance.Coach, train and develop subordinates to continuously improve and optimize systems ,including (but not limited to) identifying efficiency and productivity improvements Drive cost reduction initiatives, prepare regular and timely reports.Escalate to Director any operational concerns including but not limited to yield, quality, output, productivity, break policy, break coverage, housekeeping, safety and discipline violations/issues in a timely manner.Proactively identify issues, and initiate corrective actions to solve themComplies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards Show less

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  ILB Helios Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.

  Jun 2016 - May 2020

  Production Manager

  Directing the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.Prioritization of production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.Plan and administer procedures and budgets.Responsible for the constant achievement of the key goals and objectives of the teamAchieve Quality, Productivity Improvement targetsEstablish system to monitor and control cost factors at minimum level/within the budget.Production Resources Planning and SchedulingPlan and strategize WIP inventory/movementLine linearity/balancing and Optimizing use of available resourcesEnsure optimum flow of WIP among toolsets, implementing push and pull systems if/when requiredResponsible for the safety of the entire team by keeping the work area and processes free of safety hazards.Take pro-active measures on bottleneck tool by WIP management, shifting MS, and triggering support from other departments.Ensure 5S and good manufacturing practice is being done on the manufacturing floor.Execute agreed ‘Escalation procedures’ effectively to resolve unscheduled downtime of critical machines.Oversee manufacturing operations and subordinates performance.Coach, train and develop subordinates to continuously improve and optimize systems ,including (but not limited to) identifying efficiency and productivity improvements Drive cost reduction initiatives, prepare regular and timely reports.Escalate to Director any operational concerns including but not limited to yield, quality, output, productivity, break policy, break coverage, housekeeping, safety and discipline violations/issues in a timely manner.Proactively identify issues, and initiate corrective actions to solve themComplies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Manufacturing Quality standards Show less

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  Rheinmetall

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Production Manager

  JOB OBJECTIVE(S) · To lead the production department · To ensure all production meets the minimum quality requirements · To ensure the efficient running of the production process · Reduction of waste · Delivery against the monthly Sales planMAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES · Planning and organising the employees and the processes to ensure the most efficient method of production · Ensure that all parts, assemblies and finished product comply to the Quality Standards · Ensuring work flows through the processes in a timeous manner, expediting critical jobs / operations as required to ensure targets are met · Materials management, ensure that all raw material is accounted for and the daily scrap is kept to a minimum · Determine overall labour requirements with the Manufacturing Manager to achieve the production plan. · Responsible for all IR activities within Department · Health and Safety, responsible for all related matters within the department · Assist the Manufacturing Manager in the continuous improvement of the manufacturing system, process and product to reduce waste and delays, to produce cost reductions and realise higher levels of efficiency. · Employee trainingKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS · Production stoppages due to Planning / Stores to be minimal · On Time In Full (OTIF) to customer to be above 90% · SAP process adherence by team members · Stock take accuracy due to effective planning · Availability of reporting trackers, stock shortage lists, production status reports · Discipline is maintained on the shopfloor · Adherence to Production Plan Show less

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  Robertson and Caine International Yachts

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Group Leader
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  IBCO

  Jun 2024 - now

  Production Manager