Ishmael Phillip (Pr Techni Eng) ECSA Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Experience

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  Rubber Products Manufacturers

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2008

  Mould Technician

  Mould Technician | Rubber Products Manufacturers🗓 2005 to 2008Created and optimized rubber compound formulations, designed molds, and addressed production challenges to improve process efficiency and product quality.Key Responsibilities:✅ Compound Formulation & Design – Developed rubber compound formulations tailored to meet customer requirements and industry standards.✅ Design Refinement & Process Improvement – Adapted and improved mold designs and production processes to address operational deficiencies, ensuring smoother workflows.✅ Design Drawings & Specifications – Generated comprehensive design drawings for mechanical equipment, dyes, and molds to support production.✅ Non-Conformance Management – Identified and addressed non-conformances in designs, implementing corrective and preventive actions to resolve customer complaints.✅ Corrective Action Workflow – Established and managed a workflow corrective action system to investigate and address quality issues, ensuring long-term solutions.✅ Mold & Dye Trials – Conducted trials on molds and dyes to assess their effectiveness and feasibility before scaling up production.✅ Process Methodology & Supervision – Formulated and oversaw production methodologies and specifications, ensuring consistency and quality.✅ Root Cause Analysis – Conducted root cause analysis on faulty molds and dyes, proposing and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence of issues in rubber injection and compression molding.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Rubber Compound Formulation | Mold Design | Production Process Improvement | Root Cause Analysis | Non-Conformance Management | Corrective Actions | Trial Design Evaluation Show less

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  General Beltings

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  RUBBER TECHNOLOGIST

  Rubber Technologist | General Beltings Limited🗓 2008Formulated rubber compounds and optimized production processes to meet customer requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:✅ Compound Formulation & Research – Developed rubber compound specifications in alignment with customer needs and industry standards. Conducted extensive R&D initiatives to drive innovation.✅ ISO 9001 Implementation – Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards across manufacturing processes and operations.✅ Waste Minimization – Implemented strategies to reduce waste in mixing, calendaring, molding, and extrusion processes.✅ Production Optimization – Led plant trials and volume trials to enhance production efficiency and resolve production inefficiencies.✅ Process Monitoring & Adjustments – Analyzed compound viscosities, identified trends, and made necessary adjustments to maintain consistent quality.✅ Root Cause Analysis – Identified trends in off-spec batches, conducted root cause analysis, and proposed corrective actions for continuous improvement.✅ Non-Conformance Management – Managed non-conformances and implemented corrective and preventive actions to meet quality standards.✅ Stakeholder Support – Provided technical support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring quality and process compliance.✅ Audit Participation – Actively participated in internal and external audits related to quality, health, safety, and environmental management.✅ Cost Analysis & Improvement – Conducted quality cost analysis and initiated cost reduction programs to improve operational efficiency.✅ Motivational Programs – Developed and executed motivational programs to promote a positive quality culture across the organization.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Rubber Compound Formulation | Process Optimization | ISO 9001 Compliance | R&D | Waste Minimization | Root Cause Analysis | Quality Cost Analysis | Statistical Analysis Show less

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  Palmer-Rubber

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Rubber and Plastic Injection Molding – Q.C. Inspector

  Rubber and Plastic Injection Molding – Q.C. Inspector | Palmer Rubber📍 Durban, South Africa | 🗓 2009Managed quality control and compliance across injection, compression molding, and mixing operations, ensuring strict adherence to ISO 9001:2000 standards and maintaining high production quality.Key Responsibilities:✅ Process Optimization – Developed and implemented manufacturing methods and quality specifications to improve operational efficiency.✅ Defect Prevention – Enforced zero-defect quality control measures, ensuring full compliance with SABS permit conditions.✅ ISO Audit Compliance – Played a pivotal role in ISO 9001:2000 audits, aligning production processes with industry standards and regulations.✅ Product Testing & Inspection – Conducted scheduled tests to ensure consistent product quality and safety compliance.✅ Troubleshooting & Process Improvement – Analyzed production inefficiencies and collaborated with teams to implement corrective actions and improvements.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Quality Control | Injection & Compression Molding | ISO 9001 Compliance | Process Optimization | Product Testing | SABS Standards | Manufacturing Audits Show less

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  REMA TIP TOP BELTING & RUBBER Toamasina Madagascar

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

  PRODUCTION TEAMLEADER

  Production Team Leader – Injection & Conveyor Belts | Dunlop Belting Products📍 South Africa | 🗓 2009 – 2012Led production operations for rubber injection molding and conveyor belt manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety compliance.Key Responsibilities:✅ Team Leadership – Guided and motivated production teams, setting clear performance standards and monitoring progress.✅ Production Optimization – Maintained factory performance at 65%+ while keeping scrap levels below 1.5%.✅ Shift & Process Management – Ensured seamless shift changes, timely task execution, and proactive communication of any delays.✅ Quality & Compliance – Conducted thorough quality checks, addressed non-conformities, and enforced strict adherence to operating procedures.✅ Efficiency & Data Tracking – Monitored Factory Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and regularly updated production schedules.✅ Workplace Organization – Implemented 5S methodology to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.✅ Safety & Compliance – Enforced Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations, ensuring a safe working environment.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Manufacturing Operations | Team Leadership | Process Optimization | OEE Monitoring | Quality Control | Lean Manufacturing | 5S Methodology | Occupational Health & Safety Show less

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  RubberMODS

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2022

  Quality Control Manager

  Quality Control Manager | RubberMODS📍 Springs, South Africa | Aug 2012 – Jun 2014As Quality Control Manager at RubberMODS, I played a critical role in ensuring product compliance, improving quality processes, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. I led the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain high standards in rubber molding and liners production, ensuring adherence to ISO and customer-specific requirements.Key Responsibilities:Quality Management & Compliance: Established, implemented, and maintained QMS processes in line with industry standards.Reported QMS performance to top management and identified improvement areas.Conducted internal audits to verify QMS effectiveness and compliance.Oversaw document control procedures and record-keeping for quality assurance.Manufacturing Quality Control: Inspected rubber moldings, liners, and components for defects and conformity. Ensured suppliers met quality standards through evaluation and re-evaluation processes.Managed non-conformance investigations and implemented corrective actions.Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis: Analyzed KPIs and quality data to drive process improvements and defect reduction.Led root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto) to eliminate recurring quality issues.Coordinated training programs to enhance employee awareness of quality standards.Customer Satisfaction & Risk Management:Ensured customer requirements were met throughout the production process.Conducted customer satisfaction assessments and implemented improvements.Led risk management initiatives to minimize quality-related production disruptions.✅ Key Achievements:Improved first-pass yield and reduced defects by implementing lean quality processes. Enhanced supplier quality performance through structured evaluation and feedback.Spearheaded QMS audits.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Quality Management | Auditing | ISO Standards | Manufacturing Operations | Root Cause Analysis Show less

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  Oriental Rubber Industries Limited

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Production

  Rubber Technologist | Oriental Rubber📍 South Africa | 🗓 Jan 2015 – Jun 2015 (6 months)As a Rubber Technologist at Oriental Rubber, I played a key role in quality control, process optimization, and machine performance monitoring within rubber manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities:Production Quality & Process Control:Managed production lines to ensure end-product quality met industry standards.Conducted product size checks and reported deviations for corrective action.Material & Process Optimization:Analyzed mixing conditions statistically and compared them to experimental conditions.Regulated machine temperatures, pressure, and molding speeds for optimal performance.Testing & Trials:Coordinated and executed machine tests and trials alongside shift production teams.Assisted production personnel in implementing quality control functions.Skills & Expertise:🔹 Rubber Processing | Quality Control | Machine Optimization | Statistical Analysis | Process Improvement | Material Testing Show less

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  Multotec Group of Companies

  Jul 2015 - now

  Senior Rubber QC Inspector / Rubber Technologist

  As a Quality Controller at Multotec, I ensure that all rubber products, including rubber panels and wear plates, meet strict quality standards. My role involves inspection, testing, and continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and production efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify compliance.Quality Inspection & Testing:Measure rubber products using a tape measure, durometer, and other precision tools.Inspect, test, and assess materials and finished products, ensuring they meet production standards.Accept or reject finished products based on compliance.Production Process Improvements:Recommend adjustments to assembly and production processes to eliminate defects.Remove non-conforming products and discuss inspection results with production teams.Develop and refine sampling procedures for recording and reporting quality data.Quality Assurance & Compliance:Implement and evaluate internal quality assurance standards.Conduct internal audits and oversee compliance with industry regulations.Investigate and resolve all non-conformance issues, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.Data Analysis & Reporting:Collect and analyze quality statistical data to identify trends and areas for improvement.Compile inspection and test reports to support decision-making.Prepare comprehensive reports on quality activities and risk management efforts.Training & Audit Coordination:Identify training needs and coordinate quality-related training interventions.Support and coordinate external audits, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.✅ Key Achievements:Improved first-off inspection processes, reducing defect rates and rework.Played a key role in 5S implementation, improving workplace organization and efficiency.Led problem-solving initiatives, addressing root causes of quality issues using 5 Whys & Six Sigma methodologies. Show less