Lawrence Rangata

Experience

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  Johnson Matthey

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2009

  Operator

   Operate and monitor Slurry mills, Slurry pumps, Screw conveyor and Slurry mixer on SCADA Programme. Batch Alumina, Silica Alumina, Lanthanum Alumina and Mixed Oxides Slurries with Solvents and De-ionized water as per customer requirements following a recipe. Analyse laboratory results, make adjustments with reference to product specification. Transfer slurries from batching tanks to milling, then to storage tanks and blend slurries Maintain good housekeeping. Updating paperwork and spreadsheet. Show less

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  The HEINEKEN Company

  May 2009 - Jul 2017

  Reserve Process controller (Packaging)

   Operate and monitor of packaging machines, conveyoring, pumps, valves and control instruments  Perform 5S and TPM Principles Perform Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication and Tightening activities on the machines and troubleshooting Ensure product quality conforms to specification and updating quality sheets Perform line tests as well as laboratory tests Perform change over as per production plan Ensure that the line performs optimally and achievesProduction targets Escalate technical breakdown to the shift technician Provide support to the shift manager and act in his absence Order raw materials for production Fault finding, minor repairs and replacing worn out parts Show less

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  The HEINEKEN Company

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  Packaging Management Trainee

  While acting as a Shift Manager and training as a Packaging Management Trainee, the following International Unit Standards practicals were covered in both Formative and Summative Practicals: Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace, Communication Techniques, Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards, Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture, Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation, Lead people development and talent management, Select and coach first line managers, Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions, Build Teams to achieve goals and objectives, Empower Team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks, Apply the principles and concepts emotional intelligence to management of self and others, Promote a learning culture in an organisation, Formulate recommendations for a change process, Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace relationship, Manage a diverse work force to add value, Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context, Monitor, assess and manage risks, Apply the principles of knowledge management, Apply a systems approach to problem solving and decision making, Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan and Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan. Show less

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  The HEINEKEN Company

  Nov 2021 - now

  Packaging Shift Manager

   Manage team and production line performance Coordinate planned maintenance activities, such as shutdown and start ups Facilitate problem solving and decision making Motivate and coach the team Ensure the daily and weekly production targets are met  Manage production wastes and losses