Jarryd Du Plessis, (PMP)®

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Student Intern

  Completed the One Deloitte Vac School program

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  Sea Harvest

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Internship

  Amongst other things, I was part of teams that completed two successful projects that formed the final two legs of a Continuous Improvement initiative. The initial project required for me to gain knowledge in statistical application, time and method studies in an exercise that to refresh the BOMs (Bill of Materials), and in doing so correct and verify the Yield and Labor Standards. The second project was a was based on the need to address the “Run to Fail” Reactive Maintenance philosophy. Changing behaviours, Organisational Design, designing, installing and implementing Management Operating Systems and Processes to move machine availability from 91.39% to 98% sustainably were the deliverables of the project Show less

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  Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2020

  Asset Care Coordinator

  I managed the Asset Care Planning team of Asset Care Department (i.e. formally known as Maintenance), which bridges the gap between Reliability (i.e RCM) and Asset Care Execution and drives the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies throughout Land Based Operations. I am also currently the champion and Super User of the CMMS system that runs Asset Care (throughout Land Based operations at Sea Harvest), which, along with the knowledge i have gained in the past year on Change Management, allows me to push for systematic/ procedural, behavioral and cultural change in this department. Show less

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  Takealot.com

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

  Order Fulfillment Manager

  Takealot.com is currently the leading e-commerce retailer in South Africa and one of the largest, most innovative eCommerce retailers on the African continent. This role for the Takealot.com delivery network requires the management of the last mile Supply Chain and Logistics leg. With over 200 branches and drivers associated with those branches, this role looks to align with our objective of creating value to customers while maintaining out performance KPIs. I fall part of forward thinking team that drives innovation and continuous improvement both tactically and strategically. Other roles that this job spec includes are: - Manage and report on Outbound Performance KPI- Time and performance exception Reporting- Quality and Operational management- Managing of branch volumes and performance according to their SLA- Continuous Improvement Projects- Establishing and aligning to short performance measures to align with business strategy- Drive lean 6 Sigma principals and culture- RCFA pioneer Show less

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  Canon Production Printing

  Mar 2022 - now

  Industrial Engineer

  The complexity, speed of innovations and time to market in combination with lean manufacturing concepts challenge one to improve and solve problems (hardly) never before encountered. As the Industrial Engineer, my expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) help identify innovative methods in which to tackle these problems and ensures that the lead time and costs are reduced, while not compromising on safety and quality for the production lines that i manageMy role allows me to participate in and manage projects that include interdisciplinary and cross functional teams, while leading innovative cost-down projects. As a subject matter expert i ensure growth of and enhance the agile approach for capital goods by advanced Lean Manufacturing improvements throughout the full value chain. Show less