Zinhle Ndelu

Experience

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  Johnson Matthey - SA

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2012

  Process Engineer

  • Introducing and facilitating TPM/ Lean Manufacturing• SAP Super-user• Implement continuous improvement throughout the organization using Lean and Six Sigma principles.• Kaizen facilitator.• Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality and assembly issues using failure mode effect analysis (FMEA).• Define, refine and improve existing processes including: Manufacturing test procedures, Process development, Creation of process documentation, Product design for manufacturability and assembly, Capacity, efficiency and floor design, Production processing, Problem solving.• Review new product design for manufacturability.• Design, install, and debug tooling and capital equipment.• Other duties as assignedAchievements• Introducing and facilitating TPM/ Lean Manufacturing• SAP Super-user• Reducing rejects rate • Reducing side-streams• Increasing line speeds• Vulcanizing tooling• Improving washcoat formulation, hence increased productivity and reduced downtime.• Reduced change over downtimes Show less

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  NCP CHLORCHEM

  May 2012 - Feb 2013

  Production Manager

  Production and operational control• Monitor and manage production KPs• Monitor and manage performances of all team members against their KPIs, goal settings, individual/ career development plan, disciplinary actions, etc• Ensure production dept have sufficient time to manufacture and deliver on time• Monitor and review production processes against deadline targets• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained and repaired• Control all associated operational and manufacturing costs to prevail annual budgetDevelop and implement operational improvements• Ensure non value adding activities in manufacturing processes is reduced or eliminated (lean manufacturing)• Implement manufacturing improvements processes and systems to increase efficiencies, reduce inventory, downtime, increase throughput and minimize cost (PM, OPLS, etc)Quality control• Ensure production/quality processes, equipment and working environment is conducive to producing a high quality products and correct operating procedures are implemented and that the quality system is adhered to• Adherence to operation procedures and OHSACT and ISO9001EHS• Promote and maintain awareness and compliance of Environmental Health and Safety in accordance with best practice and legal requirement.• Participate in and ensure that all RCI are conductedAssets care management excellenceHuman Resources Show less

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  Tiger Brands

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2016

  Plant Manager

  • Develop plans to improve the site's manufacturing & technical performance and ensure sustainable competitive edge.• Continually monitor and review manufacturing performance against agreed objectives and to take necessary actions where appropriate.• Deliver plant output as per sales demand/budget plan • Use WCM tools to continuously monitor and improve Plant KPIs (Safety, OEE) Manage WCM route map to drive the plant forwards, using loss reduction program to identify major loss areas • Be aware of and, where appropriate, contribute to and provide practical input to the Business Plans.• With support of the Human Resources Department, oversee all the HR issues relating to recruitment, development and training of all site employees as well as appropriate succession planning.• In conjunction with the Operations Manager, and the Financial Manager agree the production / operations element of the overall business financial objectives for both the short and longer term requirements.• Review with the Operations Manager the future requirements of the site including the process to introduce new technology. Also set out the engineering and capital investment requirements of the site as part of the overall Business Plan.• Develop and maintain clear and strong links with the Union representative(s) on site to ensure the site's production and output quotas are met.• Liaise with the Operations Manager and the company's Business Development and Sales Departments to ensure that delivery schedules, quality and market needs are achieved and balanced to enable Weber to retain and enhance its market presence.• Actively lead the plant management team by being fully involved in the strategic development of the site against its corporate objectives.• Set targets for each direct report using Strategy Deployment.• Ensure that there is a clear set of action plans for each departmental target with clear resources and budgets to achieve. Show less

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  Nampak

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2020

  Plant Manager

  Roles &Responsibilities:Direct Plant Management• Drive & provide strategic & tactical directions - translate Megapak business strategy into a tactical and operations plan• Improving quality of products & recycled material quality• Safety & housekeeping• OEE & utilisation of assetso Equipment and tooling performance - • Ensure longevity of assets o Operate assets within the agreed parameterso Maintenance system / asset care• Improved customer service (OTIF)• KPI reporting & assurance that targets are met• Continuous Improvement, 20KeysPeople Management• People management (16.2 appointment) - enablement & support business roles to execute & perform• Discipline• Succession planning, employee developmentBudget and Financial• Profit & loss of plant • Cost management on site• Budget - needs forecast / plan (controlled by Financial Manager - top-down, then bottom-up)Governance• Manage & control site capex & ensure delivery (scope, quality &cost)• Ops Review including full value chain (sales)• Stock management (in &outbound)• Internal controls / governance• Energy & carbon footprint - legislative conformance• Business processes - enable & govern & audit / check• 5S Champion - driving & resourcing / enable & auditing Show less

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  Acquire Excellence Business Consultants

  Jan 2020 - now

  MD/Owner
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  Diageo

  Jan 2022 - now

  Manufacturing Excellence Manager