Francis Ilunga

Experience

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  SCILOGIC PHARMACEUTICALS

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  Key Responsibilities:- Employees training of standard operating procedures for process improvements in Sodium Chlorite Manufacturing Plant.- Backup R&D Laboratory. technician/assistant and to SHEQ Manager.- Designs and establishments of Process Flow diagram(PFD).- Design and Establishments of Site Plans, Technical drawings, Evacuation plans.- Design and establishments of P&IDs and Material balance sheets.- Performing HAZOP Studies throughout production lines.- Cooperated with mechanical engineers to design solutions for issues involving product development and maintenance.- Assisted in the design and construction of Sodium Chlorite Processing Plant. Show less

  • Junior Process Technical Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Process Controller

    Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
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  SCICHEM (PTY) LTD

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  Production Superintendent

  Key Responsibilities:- Responsible for all production-related activities.- Implemented resolutions to staff and production problems.- Observed employee performance and adherence to safety rules with conformance to legal requirements (ISO 14001).- Provided assistance to teams in all manufacturing areas, including safety, inventory control, and implementing processes.- Collaborated with all departments to increase the efficiency of daily productions for outgoing shipments and the handling of incoming products.- Assembled, adjusted, and maintained machines to operate at optimum levels to meet daily demands in production.- Maintained productivity by scheduling maintenance and supervised necessary repairs.- Effectively managed production costs through effective waste management, Quality output, labour management.- Ensured that the throughput and quality limits for all unit operations are met, In the event of deviations from parameters, Ensures normal operation is resumed within the shortest time period.- In charge of identifying issues with all equipment, devices, and products used by staff. Show less

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  SDK Laboratories and Contract Manufacturers

  Oct 2020 - now

  - Overall responsiblle for coordinating and directing planning function, working with the entire organisation to ensure all order are delivered within budget, timeously and to spec.- Plannig, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations.- Allocating resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.- Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.- Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations, such as lean manufacturing priciples.- Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.- Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.- Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.- Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targetsm and upskilling department heads to perform effectively and lead their functions and treams effectively.- Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Show less Key Responsibilities:- Manage all activities within the production process, including maintenance and the workforce.- Manage all teams within the production department (contracts/leave/pay).- Create and implement organisational/production changes on an operative level.- Planning and organising production schedules- Assessing project and resource requirements- Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers- Assist in determining quality control standards- Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials- Organising relevant training sessions.- Motivating, supporting and providing guidance to production staff- Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free- Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production- Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime- Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing Operations- Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team- Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality- Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff Show less

  • Factory Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Production Manager

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2023