Phindulo Tshifura

Experience

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  Transnet Engineering

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Industrial Engineer trainee

  1. Identifying projects constrains and manage all my projects.2. Performing time study, to track operator’s performance and investigate the cause of not meeting the target, (actual time vs. standard time).3. Ensure project delivery is achieved in time.4. Creating and reviewing standard operation procedures within each line in 6 workshops and the main warehouse.5. Stock controls every 2nd week of the month and track sales and stock of they are correct on SAP.6.5s/7s audits every second week of the month to help us for the quarterly audits for quality and housekeeping.7. Attending production meeting 3 times in a week to do Production schedule and plan. 8. Supply chain Re-engineering and development of supplier network (optimization) and localization.9. Calculate material flow, set-up times. Repair and maintenance schedules and reduce eight wastes10. Ensure product specifications, quality control standards and manufacturing standards are adhered to.11. Leading and interpreting the perpetual inventory.12. Manufacturing processes, line balancing, Assembly lines Show less

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  BFG International

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2021

  •To work with key business stakeholders, and multi-jurisdictional ‘LEAN champions’, to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing programme of change • To lead and facilitate LEAN/process improvement-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions • To support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working • To identify trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system • To assist in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy • To take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to project delivery via internal governance and controls • To elicit requirements and drive process change using staff interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, business analysis and workflow analysis • To work with other team members and business services departments to devise new support material based on the revised processes, to include training, reporting and systems enhancements • Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues Evaluate and report on KPIs Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly Maintain supply chain inventory and recordsTrain and guide employeesFind cost-effective solutions for supply chain processesResolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growthDevelop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standardsCommunicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals Show less Safetyinventory control Line balancingQuality – operation controlTraining – how to train new employeesOperator output – maintains high output and improves abilities of those with low output.Loss control – minimize off-standard lossWaste control – in materials, supplies and machineryStandard conditions – in the workplace, in sewing method, in the machines. Measure the target vs. actual output every hourCheck quality levelCheck inline and end line quality reportsDiscuss with quality inspectorsPerform quality drillWork with low output operatorsCheck proper methodMotivate and empower operatorFollow up on new operators in trainingFollow up on operator in re-trainingIdentify the bottle neck operations and balance accordinglyProvide immediate and continuous follow-up to repairsMonitor and follow up on bundle tracking and outgoing bundles.Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle countsReview documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and recordsDevelop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operations costsRespond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities; process orders for shipmentReview operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillmentTrack rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisionsPrepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review reports monthly with managementNurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed Show less

  • Lead Production Planner and Logistics

    May 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Junior industrial engineer

    Feb 2018 - May 2019
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  Multotec Group of Companies

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Planner

  Sales order is checked against lead time list to ensure delivery is possible as per company procedure Information from drawing office is checked to ensure that it is correct as per purchase order Purchase orders are entered as per request and purchase order queries are attended to as they occur Late Delivery Notes/Late Orders are loaded on JDE for late jobs or early jobs when necessary Works orders are loaded and maintained as per request Delivery notes and invoices are generated and given to operations for all sales orders Sales department is communicated with regarding progress on sales orders and to check progress for all salesorders Stock takes for the product range are conducted daily/monthly and stock is physically checked to verify cyclecounts when necessary Reorder levels are monitored and maintained to ensure the availability of material and obsolete stock isidentified quarterly Planning reports are run weekly to ensure that all shortages get ordered and sales orders are monitored toensure that customer delivery dates are met Assembly job files are prepared for every job and schedules for assembly (production areas) are compileddaily/weekly and monthly Operations tracking register is updated continuously to ensure that all information is up to date Quality issues are monitored and issues communicated to relevant person as soon as quality issue isidentified Procurement Officer is contacted to communicate purchase order requirements with suppliers Confirmation of order receipt to ensure that requested dates can be met Supplier issues are reported to the Procurement Manager when they occur Show less

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  METQ

  Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

  Production Planner and logistics coordinator

  Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules.Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules. Show less

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  FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Production Planner

  • Plan the production as per the MRP order recommendations on SAP ERP system.• Provision of weekly production plan to the respective Production Managers and Production Supervisors• Review production planning master data during process order creation and advise Planning Manager and SAP Material Master team on any required changes.• Check raw materials stock availability for production and advise on shortages to the Procurement team.• Execution and daily monitoring of the production planning and scheduling process.• Develop alternative plans for emergency customer requirements within the agreed production parameters.• Daily monitoring of MRP production process order requirements and execution thereof• Release of process orders to production according to weekly production schedule.• In the absence of the Planning Coordinator, print and issue product labels as per production shopfloor paper or released process order. Ensure correct product labels are issued per production process order.• Expedition of planned process orders with production team and provide products expected time of availability to the sales team as and when required.• Report on variations between planned production and actual production• Ensure inventory availability for a large and diverse customer base while keeping inventory holdings in line with defined stock target levels.• In collaboration with the Demand Planner, assist in the Sales and Operation Planning process by managing the execution of the agreed long-term production plan.• Continuously review the results of the MRP calculation and advise on possible calculation and master data errors.• Report on relevant KPIs as set and agreed with the Planning Manager Show less