Aviwe Mlungwana
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Goal-oriented manufacturing professional successful at leading productive teams and increasing profitability with streamlined processes and continuous improvement strategies. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organisation and good management practices.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Manager
Lasercraft
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline production processes, reducing downtime and costs.
- Managed daily operations in production facility, optimising workflow and enhancing efficiency.
- Implemented quality control procedures, significantly reducing waste and improving product standards.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Resolved production issues swiftly, minimising impact on delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Managed staff hiring, training and performance goals.
- Analysed production data to identify trends and make informed decisions on process improvements.
- Applied Quality Assurance (QA) methodologies to measure output quality.
- Reduced workplace incidents by implementing occupational health and safety requirements.
- Managed budget for production department, effectively controlling expenses to improve financial performance.
- Supervised a team of 50+ staff, providing training and development to foster a skilled workforce.
- Oversaw inventory management, implementing systems to minimise stock levels whilst meeting production needs.
Education
NQF level 7 - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
East London 02.2014 - 05.2021
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Occupational safety
- Cross-department collaboration
- Staff training
- Adaptive problem solving
- Customer satisfaction
- Performance management
- Positive attitude
- Time-management
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Manager
Lasercraft
03.2023 - Current
NQF level 7 - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
02.2014 - 05.2021