CV Profile No.87135

Experience in the following industries :

• Food-processing industry
• Industry, production, manufacturing and other

Professional experience

• Production manager
• Southern Oils (SOILL)
• Since 05.2022
• Southern Oils (Soill) I Coconut Oil Division I Inhambane , Mozambique Production Manager Mozambique Plan and execute production plan in liaison with Operations manager. Management of copra processing into cake and oil.  Manage and improve efficiencies and capacity of the plant through proper and regular maintenance. Ensure efficient and 24-hour external CCTV surveillance monitoring system controls and responses. Set quality control standards and systems to ensure quality control is maintained. Implement and control daily and standard maintenance program for equipment and vehicles. Communicate performance regularly through performance reviews with subordinates. Identify training needs and ensure training programs are implemented Assist with the budget, administration, cost control and general management. Management of factory vehicle fleet.  Mangement of sixty employees.  Responsible for maintaining discipline of work force. 

• Production Controller Manager
• United Refineries Ltd
• 01.2016 - 01.2022
• Jan 2016 to January 2022 United Refineries Ltd Bulawayo, Matebeleland, Zimbabwe Production Controller Manager Was responsible for soya and cotton seed preparation plant, crushing plant, solvent (250mt/day) and refinery plant for 100mt/d. Reported on daily oil yield.   Planned for Soybean, Cotton and Sunflower oils production in refinery. Daily managed ERP system (Q-muzik) to manage variances. Was Involved in ISO 9001:2015 QMS implementation activities (preparation of working procedures). Engaged with engineering for targeted plant availability and scheduled maintenance. Managed the departmental budget. Worked with suppliers to expedite deliveries and coordinate the distribution of supplies to achieve production targets. Used sales forecasts to plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs. Recorded the volume of production, use of raw materials and other factors into reports for senior managers. Responsible for silo management of raw materials and storage.  Responsible for 150 production employees for Crushing and Refinery departments.   Responsible for maintaining discipline of work force.

• Production Supervisor
• United Refineries Ltd
• 01.2015 - 12.2015
• Jan 2015 to Dec 2015 United Refineries Ltd Bulawayo , Matebeleland, Zimbabwe Production Supervisor Inspected materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals. Created culture of continuous improvement to inspire employees to take action to solve problems. Planned and published production schedule and directed staffing and resources to meet production goals. Upheld manufacturing and brand standards by inspecting raw materials and finished products for quality. Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules, and staffing to complete projects on-time and within budget. Monitored operator activities to check accuracy and compliance with standards.

• Laboratory Technician
• United Refineries LTD
• 05.2008 - 12.2014
• May 2008 to Dec 2015 United Refineries Ltd Bulawayo , Matebeleland, Zimbabwe Research Laboratory Technician Enforced  use of quality standards according to ISO QMS. Collected samples  to meet set frequencies. Assisted Oils and Soaps departments in solving quality and process problems. Prepared reagents and standardized solutions. Enforced hygienic standards in the production lines. Determined course of action to be taken based on results obtained from the analysis. Analysed Soya bean seed, maize, soya meal, stock feed for farmers.