Henry Jabulani Gasseller
Hampshire,Aldershot
Summary
Production Controller/Supervisor with extensive experience in optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven track record in implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining product quality, managing production schedules, and enhancing operational efficiency. Career goal is to leverage expertise in operations management to drive strategic growth and innovation within the manufacturing sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Controller/Supervisor
Bakers Inn Manufacturing
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on product quality.
- Managed flow of work and materials between departments for smooth production of products.
- Inspected production lines and assessed employee work, offering suggestions for improving work quality and productivity.
- Devised solutions to manufacturing problems, enabling achievement of production targets.
- Produced production schedules for use in resource planning and budgeting activities.
- Ensured machinery and operational equipment are in sound working condition before each shift and report defects to maintenance department .
- Conducted pre-shift meetings to communicate targets and operational priorities.
- Ensured employees report on time, in correct uniform, and understand assigned duties.
- Monitored raw material usage and reconciled against expected yields.
- Ensured production targets are met within specified timeframes.
- Recorded and verified all finished goods transferred to Packing or Dispatch.
- Monitor yield performance and minimise variance between ideal and actual output.
- Maintained accurate production records and documentation.
Production Officer (Intern)
Nestle (Pvt) Ltd
Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensured strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the production team.
- Ensured that quality objectives are met including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies.
- Participated in daily reviews of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
- Carried out continuous line controls and immediate corrective action to assure prescribed quality and to ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions, internal and external regulations.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Coordinated production work between shifts by completing checklists and documenting updates.
- Evaluated incoming materials and finished products against standards.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Determined best and most efficient uses of available resources, labour and equipment.
- Planned and assigned daily duties to staff members.
- Oversaw discipline, safety, and good housekeeping systems.
- Managed resource utilisation and continuous improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Analysed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Escalated concerns to management and helped develop and implement effective solutions.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe environment.
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews to identify and recommend areas for improvement.
- Investigated complaints and took corrective actions, improving service quality and customer satisfaction.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Theory of Bread Making
South African Chamber of Baking(SACB)
South Africa2025
Bachelor of Engineering (honors) - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe2020
Advanced Level - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
High School
Zimbabwe2014
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Process synchronisation
- Machine operations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Process improvement identification
- Operations management
- Health and Safety regulations
- Critical-thinking
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Process monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Inspection
- Start-up and Shutdown Management
- Production scheduling
References
- Frecious Mpofu, General Manager, Bakers Inn Zimbabwe, +263772777786
- Munosiyei Ponziano, Plant Engineer, Bakers Inn Zimbabwe, +263773277884
- Knowledge Kanjanga, Factory Manager, Nestle Zimbabwe, +263772156246
Timeline
Production Controller/Supervisor
Bakers Inn Manufacturing
06.2024 - 06.2026
Production Officer (Intern)
Nestle (Pvt) Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Theory of Bread Making
South African Chamber of Baking(SACB)
Bachelor of Engineering (honors) - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Advanced Level - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
High School