Quality Engineer
Everite Building Products · 2015 — Present
Oversaw compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, SANS 3001, and all statutory requirements. Implemented ISO 9001:2015 and managed an Integrated Management System. Ensured certification and conducted internal audits. Reviewed customer complaints, resolved issues, and communicated outcomes. Investigated warranty claims and managed the approval process for credits or replacements. Implemented Employee Engagement initiatives company-wide.
Workshop Superintendent
Group Five, Everite Building Products, Engineering · 2012 — 2015
Oversaw the Central Workshops' operations to provide manufacturing, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment services for site equipment. Managed contracts from receipt to delivery, focusing on quality, planning, production control, health & safety, HR, maintenance, and logistics. Managed material procurement and estimation processes to optimize income, while mentoring a team of 20 to enhance productivity.
Works Manager
Group Five, Construction Materials Division, Central Workshops · 2010 — 2012
Supervised full process management at large works, ensuring efficient manufacture, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of construction and mining equipment. Secured contracts from various divisions and liaised with customers regarding product specifications, prices, and delivery times. Managed procurement, estimating, and costing functions for optimal income and financial control, reporting regularly to the board of directors.
Project Manager
GHH Mining Machines · 2009 — 2009
Planned and initiated the establishment of a hydraulic workshop within a challenging mine environment, ensuring timely project delivery. Built relationships with clients and suppliers to assess needs, procure goods, and facilitated ongoing communication throughout project completion. Managed financial control, including invoices, delivery notes, receipts, and stock control.
Sales Manager
KDB Credit Solutions · 2008 — 2009
Focused on client negotiation and debt recovery, handling client queries and acquiring new business. Improved debt recovery figures significantly and expanded the client base.
Works Manager
Concor Construction- Concor Engineering · 2006 — 2007
Managed the manufacturing division to ensure fast-track contract management, delivering high-quality structural, mechanical, platework, and piping solutions for the mining and construction sectors. Ensured compliance with quality standards of various international institutions and managed financials to stimulate growth.
Production Supervisor
Sandvik Mining and Construction · 2003 — 2005
Supervised the entire manufacturing process in the rock drill department, producing tools and drill bits for a production plant. Handled change management and the management of a unionized workforce, ensuring productivity improvements and quality control.
CNC Programmer/Setter
PCK Engineering · 2002 — 2003
Specialized in CNC machinery operations, machining components primarily for the printing industry and managing a small team.
Customer Support Engineer
PBS Machine Tools · 2002 — 2002
Engaged with small to large clients, including Toyota, regarding production processes, installations, and customer service of automotive machine tools. Responsible for the complete installation of a production line at Toyota.
Workshop Manager
Madan Engineering · 1996 — 2001
Managed all aspects of workshop operations, including quality control, technical queries, finances, and supervising a team. Implemented and managed the ISO 9001 system accredited by Dekra.
CNC Programmer/Setter
Joy Manufacturing · 1995 — 1996
Utilized engineering knowledge to program and set CNC machine tools for underground mining machinery while supervising a team.
Owner/Manager
Tri Anchor Engineering · 1990 — 1994
Established and managed an engineering machine shop, responsible for sourcing work, customer interactions, financial controls, and staff supervision.
CNC Programmer/Setter
Koppel Elga Engineering · 1989 — 1990
Gained experience in machine tool manufacturing for large hydraulic presses, managing a small team.
Production Manager
Novatech Drills · 1988 — 1989
Supervised manufacturing processes, procurement, customer service, and design change costing for developing Hydro-powered rock drills.
Master Scheduler/Industrial Engineer/CNC Programmer
Fedmech Manufacturing · 1985 — 1988
Managed the manufacturing process, compiled reports, conducted studies, and scheduled factory operations while overseeing a team.
Apprentice Fitter and Turner
Cementation Engineering · 1981 — 1985
Developed from an Apprentice Fitter & Turner to a CNC Programmer/Setter, eventually supervising a team in a manufacturing environment.