Floyd Naidoo

Floyd Naidoo

Production Manager

location of Floyd NaidooDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, General Manager

  • Education

    • Risecliff Secondary School

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      Matric

      Matric

    • PMI South Africa

      2011 - 2017
      National Diploma, Operations and Business Management

      360 Credits, NQF6

  • Experience

    • Witon Chemicals

      Jan 2002 - Dec 2010
      Production Manager

      • Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements.• Estimate costs and prepare budgets.• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.• Monitor production to resolve issues.• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)• Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.).• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.• Ensure output meets quality standards.• Enforce health and safety precautions.• Report to upper management.• Plant utilization and efficiency.• Wastage factors and control.• Transport management.• Lean manufacturing.• Plant maintenance. Show less

    • Witon Group

      Jan 2011 - Sept 2023
      Operations Manager

      The Group includes the following Companies:• Witon Investments Pty Ltd• Witon Chemicals Pty Ltd• Witon Flooring Pty Ltd• Samson Paints Pty Ltd• Witon Paper Solutions Pty Ltd• Corinthia Chemicals Pty LtdDuties:• Overall Business and Operations Management of 6 companies within the group, Business Strategy.• Engineering and Plant Maintenance – Oversee maintenance and Engineering teams.• Logistics Management – Transport costing and management for deliveries across South Africa.• Quality Management – Management of product quality, ISO 9001 QMS system and procedures, TQM practices.• Compliance to Laws - Labour, Environmental and Health and Safety.• SHEQ – Oversee the SHEQ function and the relevant responsibilities.• Building and site maintenance in general.• Data analysis of various areas.• Site security management.• Provide inspired leadership for the organization.• Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.• Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.• Assist HR with recruiting when necessary.• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.• Work with senior stakeholders.• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.• Work with the board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.• Support worker communication with the management team. Show less

    • Hollywoodbets Winning Form Group

      Oct 2023 - now
      Commercial Manager

      Oversee business support units for the non gaming facilities of Hollywood Bets. Support the gaming Division, Food and Beverage, Procurement, Warehouse and Distribution.Online Platforms, Operations and Commercial Strategy and Operational Management, Business Development, Growth, People development, HR, IR, E Commerce

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Durban Chamber of Commerce Innovation Program

      Durban Chamber
      Jan 2017
    • Effective Stock Management and Buyers Course

      KZN Business Training College
      Jan 2006
    • ISO 14001 for Management Level

      IQS
      Jan 2005
    • ISO 9001 for Management Level

      IQS
      Jan 2005
    • ISO 9001 for Management Level

      IQS
      Jan 2005
    • Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001

      IQS
      Jan 2004
    • ISO Internal Auditor

      IQS Quality Management Services
      Jan 2004
    • Fire Fighting

      Amandlolwazi Training Centre
      Jan 2022
    • Production and Supervision

      Damelin
      Jan 2003
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Floyd Naidoo
      Career Highlights - • Multiple projects successfully completed to meet objectives.• Implemented successful cost saving initiatives.• Successful takeover of company 6 (Corinthia Chemicals) by implementing the necessary operational aspects. Successful partnership with a German based company.• Waste reduction in Manufacturing.• Developed over 40 people through Chieta initiatives and skills development.• Converted chemical waste into recycled blocks for building. • Improved process flows across… Show more • Multiple projects successfully completed to meet objectives.• Implemented successful cost saving initiatives.• Successful takeover of company 6 (Corinthia Chemicals) by implementing the necessary operational aspects. Successful partnership with a German based company.• Waste reduction in Manufacturing.• Developed over 40 people through Chieta initiatives and skills development.• Converted chemical waste into recycled blocks for building. • Improved process flows across 4 companies.• Implemented ISO 9001:2015.• Key marketing initiatives in 2 companies within the group that is in the retail industry.• Operational leadership that created revenue growth and increased market share within the retail companies.• Sourced competitive quality products to support the vision of being a market leader in flooring products and auxiliaries in the flooring market. Show less