Rachel Phiri

Experience

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  University of Johannesburg

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Strength of Materials Tutor
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  SKF Group

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Vacation work student

  Customer Data acquisition project with the use of Power-BI

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  Tiger Brands

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Designing and implementation of preventive, predictive, and Shutdown maintenance plans using CMMS System (DMS) • Work Order generation, work Prioritization, and maintenance plans task tracking. • Tracking of MTBF, MTTR, and equipment uptime, in order to Implement continuous improvement initiatives.• Resolve production bottlenecks and delays through root cause analysis, to maintain a steady workflow through FI Strategies• Analyze historical data and trends to predict future production needs• Engineering budget plans, management and reporting on variances identified in actual to budgeted expenses.• Ensuring equipment and plant complies with Quality ISO22000-Food safety Management, PRP and AIB Standards • Statutory legal compliance management on equipment regimen• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials required for maintenance, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet production goals.• Track and report on production performance, including output, efficiency, and downtime (Shopware) Show less • Conduct planned maintenance scheduling, update schedules, plant maintenance, annual shutdown, and plant upgrades.• Plan maintenance service for utilities (Boilers, Compressors and Generators and Transformers• Tracking of maintenance KPI’s and maintaining accurate records of maintenance operations.• Lead MECP Teams in Planned Maintenance (PM Pillar) and Training & Education• Daily maintenance, legal compliance and ensuring Line availability and Reliability• Ensuring that the production facilities comply with OSHACT and all ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.• Driving and implementation of Maintenance Best Practice• Ensuring that all projects are executed on time, on track and on target. • Ensuring good contractor management• Capital Expenditure projects management • Drafting and submitting Capex and Justification.• Managing Capex Projects including feedback progress reports and financial expenditure Show less • Supply chain: Exposure to demand planning down to supply & S&OP, Manufacturing Management of the Product• R&D: Exposure to Packaging Functionality (NPD) and Technology Innovation• Customer: Understanding Customer Marketing Analysis – IRI reports • Marketing: Understanding & Segmentation, Brand Communication (ATL & BTL), Brand Innovation, Brand Planning• Supporting tasks associated with Machine availability/ Plant Maintenance & Planning• Supporting Maintenance Coordinator in reviewing report & orders raised via DMS (critically review detail of report) in order to remain in budget while interrogating the numbers. • Preparing weekly maintenance KPI report and follow-up on implementation of actions post Inspection work orders• Supporting process engineer in the Factory Utilization Digitalization Project Show less

  • Maintenance Planner

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Acting Maintenance Planner

    May 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Supply Chain Management Trainee

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2023