Experience

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  China luanshya mine (clm-cnmc)

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

  Student metallurgist

  Optimization of the Crushing Plant Performance-Mineralogy studies-Particle scheduling (sieve analysis)-Hydro-cone crusher Mechanical principles-Ore working index charecterisation-Material sciences (screens & liners)-Simulation tests-Metallurgical Accounting (mass balancing)

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  Sgs inspection services limited

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Mineral inspector

  SamplingTesting (Mineral Testing)Mineralogical Reporting

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  Electrowinning resources zambia

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  Senior assistant plant metallurgist/safety, health and environment officer

  Conceptual design of a Batch Leaching processSampling schedule design; Physical inspecation-colorization, Chemical testingConducted an extensive Safety as well as Environmental AuditPioneered a Mentorship programme

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  Electrowinning resources zambia ltd

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Acting site manager

  Administrative dutiesScheduling work progressLiaising with ClientsTechnical planningChairing production meetingsPerformance reviews and work qualitative assessement

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  Bsi steel zambia

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Operations/production supervisor

  -Quality assurance -Safety, Environmental management-Technical planning /Costing & after sales support-Labour Managenent, Mentorship-Operational planning in line with budget-Intermittent Markrting-After Sales Support-Stock Management & inventory accounting-Machine maintenance-Procuring of roofing accessories Fleet-Fleet maintenance scheduling-Vehicle telematics-Vehicle safety compliance and registration with RTSA-Driver supervision-Fuel management-Dispatch co-ordinationGENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE-Ware house management & planning-Logistics & Fleet administration-Distribution & Supply administration-Facilities maintenance-Maintenance -Costing-Fibre Glass (chemical foundry)-Polymer technology -Costing (production/material costing)-Alternative Energy (pellet production; alternative Energy to charcoal)-Knowledge in production of Environmental Stoves Show less

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  Kazuma plastics ltd

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Production manager

  Scores: New Product Development/Innovations; Conceptual design of a Batch Agitation leaching circuit to enhance the Pond tenor in the ponds. Championed the Material/Ore characterization criterion for Ore selection. This was achieved through physical inspection and chemical tests so as to obtain the best ore for treatment. Designed the overall Crushing Plant circuit configuration system as well as improvised a cooling unit for the crusher and a stock pile plot for incoming Ore Designed an Excel Costing calculator via a combination of costing parameters for easier customer response time as well as for verifying price range Human Resource Management; Conducted an extensive Safety/Environmental audit and improved overall Plant Safety & PPE adherence. We thus managed to achieve ‘4 Months accident free operations'. Introduced and managed a ‘Mentorship Programe’, aimed at training personnel and familiarizing them with operations, thus building confidence in them and offer ‘Motivation’  Supervised the installation of a Gen-set (125KVA) as well as fabrication of chimney. Sales/Marketing & Technical Support; Designing marketing promotions, customer feedback streams and continuous improvement strategies as well as pricing design and market research/segmentation processes. Costing for the Production, pricing designing for company’s product range and ensuring safe working environment and Quality assurance and maintaining production data base from raw materials, production and consumer end chain.  Technical sales support and customer relations management.  Diplomatic handling and resolving of customer complaints and customer support programsWarehousing/Logistics; Vehicle telematics, fleet maintenance, RTSA compliance registration and driver management. Fuel dispensation and fuel management as well as stock control, inventory and procurement. Managed and pioneered a consistent planned shutdown schedule (PSD) and routine service schedule (RSS). Show less

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  X-plo tech inv limited

  Jan 2017 - now

  Operations director (marketing and finance)
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  X-plo tech (inv) limited

  Jan 2017 - now

  Operations director (marketing and finance)

  X-PLO TECH Investment Limited: Is a private Zambian owned Company that endeavors to provide customer tailored innovative solutions by combining skilled craftsmanship with customer needs and a platform for a REALIZATION OF Customer dreams through mutual reconciliation in the streams of; Construction-Home/Office re-modelling, Landscaping and auxiliary building accessories and the streams of General supplies; Office IT kits, stationery, PPE/school clothing, food supplies and specialized supplies.Also added to the business portfolio is the Mechanical/Electrical and Engineering services line.Operations Management:-Procurement of raw materials, Bill of Quantities, supplier negotiation/selection and procurement policies-Production; project definition, project initiation, planning, execution, control and post maintenance, costing and designingDistribution aspects; distribution strategic planning, physical accessibility and delivery strategy-Logistics; inbound and outbound.-Inventory management and stock control as well as Economic orderingMarketing:-Marketing strategy, planning and research-Customer relationship management-Pricing strategy a s well as supply-demand analysis-New product Development-Marketing budgeting-Distribution analysis-Buyer behavior analysis and Information book keepingFinance:-Investment analysis-Financial accounting and Book reconciliation-Debt Collection-Project appraisals and financial forecastingSales and Administration:-Sales contact person-Welcoming and liaising with clients-General office maangement Show less