
Hermann T.
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Production Manager at Lindsay Corporation
Education

University of Cape Town
2025 - 2025Postgraduate Degree
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2016 - 2017Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Experience

AEMI CONGO
Jan 2007 - May 2009Mechanical Assistant• Responsible of the store• Maintenance of the motor wiring• Supervises, and/or coordinates the work activities.• Requisitions components and supplies for engineering projects, interacting with vendors to obtain price and product information.

Gud holdings
Nov 2013 - Oct 2014Quality Control Technician• Receive the coil for inspection before production • Maintenance of presses and corrective action on any technical issues• Statistical analysis of robotic welding machines for better improvement• Engineering solving approach on any breakdown or faulty product • Ensured quality of products throughout supply chain, from incoming raw materials to finished products• Defined quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff• Calibration of all measuring equipment as per ISO procedures• Handling all suppliers’ related complaints/root cause analysis/Corrective action plan.• Design and manufacture all improved technical equipment• Handling all non-conformance report (NCR)• Oversee quality training of staff within the QC department.• Planning and conducting internal audits.• Manage the samples room for technical studies• Assists in the design and fabrication of mechanical engineering projects, systems, or equipment • Performs engineering calculations by calculator or computer to solve routine engineering problems.• Assists in the development of engineering drawings including plans and specifications based on calculations.• Assists in the troubleshooting of systems and equipment and performs repair under close supervision.• Assists in the preparation of project presentations to explain progress of project, which includes preparing routine graphic illustrations, charts and drawings. Show less

Leading Edge
Nov 2014 - Oct 2021Production SupervisorManaging production, from incoming of raw material to finished products.• Mechanical Design and draughting• Ensure that all technical drawings fall under specifications before production • Managing two production departments: Waterjet and Plasma • Planning and organizing production schedules• Ensuring Production target is met• Ensuring that each department runs as per company disciplinary procedures• Assessing project and resource requirements• Liaising with Quality control to ensure products quality is met• Liaising with Maintenance department in regards with breakdowns (Mechanical & electrical breakdowns)• Liaising with Technical department on preventive maintenance• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing timescales with clients and managers• Ensuring employees comply with Health and safety procedures • Determining quality control standards• Overseeing production processes• Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary• Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials Show less

Lindsay Corporation
Oct 2021 - now1. Plan and draw up a production schedule(s).2. Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate.3. Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance.4. Oversee and manage the quality standards for production.5. Ensure that production will be cost effective by estimating costs and liaise with the Operations Manager to ensure that it remains within budget.6. Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed.7. Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes.8. Organise the repair of any damaged equipment.9. Liaise with different departments within the company and external parties, e.g. suppliers.10. Ensure that health and safety guidelines are always followed.11. Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met.12. Work with Operations Manager to implement the company's policies and goals.13. Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports14. Ensure all operations adhere to the relevant legislation, guidelines, Health & Safety, SOP’s and ISO requirements.15. Human Resources Management• Manages direct reporting employees, namely Production Clerk, Production Supervisor, Production Technician, Welders, Fabricators and Material Handlers.• Motivation and training of reporting employees, including regular performance management.• Review employee performance and identify training needs. Show less Ensuring that the production plan is executed efficiently, and that work produced is according to customer’s specifications and in compliance with internal standards and procedures. The general objective is problem solving, team support and building positive teams, cross functional communication, training and development of team members, ensuring compliance and managing discipline as per the following:• Receive work orders and preparing required equipment and resources for production.• Ensuring that daily production plan is communicated to supervisors and that supervisors efficiently execute the production plan according to customer specifications.• Ensure daily targets are met, including output, quality and compliance targets.• Apply problem solving techniques to overcome daily operational challenges.• Ensure all resources, including operators are optimally utilized.• When overtime is required, ensure that it is efficiently and properly managed.• Ensure that all controls are performed during production processes and where required, that all work performed are within operating parameters.• Notify quality department for controlling the conformity of product after each production process.• Ensure all breakdowns are addressed expeditiously while managing the maintenance department.• Arrange cleaning and maintenance of production equipment.• Consistent application of discipline as required and handle disciplinary matters up to Written WarningLevel• Work closely with Quality department to ensure inspections are up to date and that defects are resolved speedily.• Participate in all internal processes, relevant to the position, including but not limited to interviews, audits and disciplinary procedures.• Promote inter departmental teamwork between self and peers, and amongst team members.• Contribute to a positive team environment. Show less
Production Manager
Apr 2024 - nowProduction Engineer
Oct 2021 - Apr 2024
Licenses & Certifications

Operations management
University of Cape TownJul 2024
South Africa Institution of Mechanical Engineering
SAIMechEOct 2020- View certificate

SOLIDWORKS 2019 Essential Training
LinkedInApr 2020 - View certificate

MATLAB Onramp
MathWorksSept 2017 - View certificate

Candidate Engineer Technologist
Engineering Council of South AfricaJul 2017
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