Paulo Phiri

Experience

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  Zambia Sugar Plc

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Student Intern
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  Zambia Sugar Plc

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Plan and lead shift operations to safely meet production targets of 145 tonnes of refined sugar per shift, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.• Develop production schedules and coordinate team resources to achieve throughput and minimize downtime.• Enhance decision-making by implementing real-time performance monitoring systems and KPIs.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute plant upgrades, ensuring timely delivery of increased capacity and quality improvements.• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance to both local and world class SHERQ standards. Show less • Completed leadership and management training with a focus on production business operations and team dynamics.• Led production planning and scheduling for continuous improvement projects, driving alignment across departments.• Implemented Lean principles and Agile sprints to reduce bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.• Introduced and managed visualization tools (VM boards) to monitor key production metrics and facilitate daily planning.• Directed energy optimization projects, reducing operational costs and enhancing resource efficiency Show less

  • Production Foreman - Sugar Refining

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Management Trainee - Chemical Engineering

    May 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Process Technical Assistant

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021