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Operations/productie Manager/Quality manager

Operations/productie Manager/Quality manager

Work Experience

Corporate career summary

2006 - 2010 Plant Manager: CMP Europe BV, (California Pellet Mill), The Netherlands
Designer and manufacturer of palletizing equipment

Responsible - P&L supply chain – 35 fte - client’s specific and customized equipment

Achievements
• Provided operational strategy that is consistent with the firms overall strategy
• Maximized production and minimized operational cost - 15% - (Management of labour cost, JIT production)
• Improved sourcing and optimized procurement cost - 10% - (global sourcing, supplier contracts)
• Management of inventory - 15% - optimal order size that minimize carrying cost and ordering costs – (EOQ models)
• Management of projects - based on matrix organization – Planning and controlling activities on client specific and diversity of customized equipment – Established control over project activities
• Reduced Absenteeism and improved Health & safety conditions – 2%
• Cost reduction facility management. – 15%

2004 – 2005 Project Financial control The Royal Netherlands Embassy, Kenya
“Development” project related funds

Responsible - analysis of project financial reports

Achievements
• Successfully liaised financial discrepancies and improved the time span for the release of funds

2001-2003 Manager Product Division NEG Micon BV - Wind energy, The Netherlands
Designer and manufacturer of wind turbine systems

Responsible - P&L operations – 25 fte - Turnkey projects

Achievements
• Coordinated, planned and implemented operations strategy to secure the companies interest and profit targets.
• Prepared and presented periodical dashboard reports to cooperate group – (current operations status and future opportunities)
• Bench mark operations against cooperate group operations sectors – 10% (measuring current performance against where the company wants to be)
• Established control over production Backlog and forecasting
• Managed, initiated and lead the initiative for LEAN production unit -20% (maximized operations efficiency)
• Management of projects - based on vertical organization structure – Established control over project activities within the supply chain


2001-2001 Manager Logistics: NEG Micon BV – Wind energy, The Netherlands
Designer and manufacturer of wind turbine systems

Responsible - Manage procurement and logistics – 8 fte

Achievements
• lead the activity of global sourcing and cost reductions for procurement
• Increased the companies growth by securing new suppliers, contractual agreements and introduced improved purchasing processes and disciplines

1999-2001 Quality Assurance Manager NEG Micon BV – Wind energy, The Netherlands
Designer and manufacturer of wind turbine systems

Responsible - Manage the operation of the quality system component. (KAM) – 5 fte

Achievements
• Motivated and implemented a quality plan that forms part of the companies strategic planning
• Obtained company accreditation for ISO 9002 en ISO 14001 and assured ongoing compliance with ISO and governmental norms and standards. – within 1 year
• Established “key quality success indicators” that measure and track the effectiveness of the organization - economy of material usage, stock, direct material price, labour hours, direct and variable costs and compliance to delivery conditions
• Performed audits at suppliers premises, certified suppliers for conformance to requirements and support on quality improvement
• Supported R&D, sales, finance, engineering, and supply chain on continuous process and quality improvement - Applied quality improvement tools and quality engineering techniques such as Six Sigma, FMEA, reliability engineering, Process Capability studies, Capability Maturity Models (CMMs), KAIZEN, and LEAN Philosophy
• Coordinated customer complaints on how to resolve company goodwill

1996 – 1998 Technical Manager: Duly Motors Limited, Zambia
Auto dealer - Ford and Mazda

Responsible - P&L workshop, and after sales service – 10 fte

Achievements
• Ensured profitable workshop, inventory of spare parts and improved after sales with emphasis on customer satisfaction - 7%
• Negotiated service contracts and promoted spare parts sales
• Management of inventory









1985-1995 Project Manager TQM AECI (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Manufacturer of Mining initiating systems

Responsible - Manage the operation of the quality system component. (TQM) – 15fte

Achievements
• Set management principles that focus on quality improvement as the driving force (control) in all functional areas and at all levels in the company.
• Budget for, develop, plan, implement and control the quality management system.
• Managed, scheduled, performed and reported system audit findings. (ISO 9001)
• Coordinated and reported quality cost (Scrap, rework – quality index)
• Coordinated and Lead the effort for quality improvement and cost savings
• Developed product and component environmental test methods and tested products for (MTBF) mean time between failures.
• Developed and maintained process instructions and health and safety instructions

1980-1985 Quality Engineer: Eloptro (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Designer and manufacturer of military equipment

Responsible – Product quality and reliability

Achievements
• Developed product and component environmental test methods and tested products for (MTBF) mean time between failures.
• Develop and maintain process instructions and health & safety instructions.
• Assembled night vision equipment and inspection for conformance to MIL standards

Education

Education

1973 – 1977 Business Management, (Graduated) University of South Africa,
1976 – 1979 Mechanical Engineering, (ND) Technical College, South Africa.
1980 – 1982 Quality Control, (Certification, City & Quilts of London institute) Technikon, South Africa.
1980 – 1983 Quality Practitioner, (Certification, ASQC): Milwaukee, Wisconsin Technikon, South Africa
1984 – 1987 Quality Assurance, (NHD): Technikon, South Africa
1991 – 1991 Quality Auditor, (Certification) Bureau of Standards (SABS) South Africa
1980 – 1980 Organization & Work study, (Certification – Statistics): Depart National Education,
South Africa

Skills

Skills Base
Operations strategy formulation and deployment
Design productive systems – product & service design, process planning and analysis, facility layout, human resources
Operating productive systems – Backlog & forecasting, Capacity planning, inventory management, MRP2/ERP – MPS – BOM - CRP, scheduling, just in time systems (JIT), SAP R3 modules
Project management - clients’ specific equipment projects, customized equipment and turnkey projects.
Quality management – TQM and process improvement
Product and process key quality success indicators (Cost, sales & production index)
Quality systems and ISO accreditation
The use of quality improvement tools and quality engineering techniques - Six Sigma, FMEA, reliability engineering, Process Capability studies, Capability Maturity Models (CMMs), KAIZEN, and LEAN Philosophy


Languages

Nederlands, Engels

Other

Senior level manager with 15 years of operations management and quality management experience, this for the sectors precision engineering, manufacturing and assembly of light and heavy duty equipment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a communicator with insight and creativity in developing viable solutions to improve operations and bottom line profit. Quickly adapts to situations using modern manufacturing practices and fully implements them by utilizing strong human resources skills. Has the enthusiasm to develop, train and to motivate staff and workforce whilst having the mental toughness to get things done with a can-do attitude.


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