Engineer Manager
Resume:
Andrew Govender
* ******** ****, *********, ******** West
Durban, 4037
***********@*****.***
To whom it may concern,
My name is Andrew Govender and I am currently employed as a Project / Industrial Engineer, responsible for planning, leading, organizing and controlling all personnel and activities in the Durban area related to current production and new projects from initiation through to start of production. I implement industrial engineering techniques and use lean manufacturing strategies to control efficiency and throughput across all the production sectors.
I have implemented numerous continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques along with my project management skills that have led to massive savings in my 6 years of experience as an industry professional. I currently hold a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Industrial Engineering obtained from the Durban University of Technology.
I am a motivated & a proactive individual, who is enthusiastic and willing to learn and ask questions. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization. I have a desire, drive to get things done, and I am very goal orientated individual. I have the ability to translate information effectively and efficiently. I am PC literate, with excellent Computer skills.
Regards
Andrew Govender
KEY SKILLS: . Motivated & a proactive individual, enthusiastic and always willing to assist or learn
. Applying Lean Techniques i.e. 5s, 7 wastes, heijunka, kanban and developing kaizen mindsets
. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and ability to communicate with all levels
. Analytical skill, ability to translate information effectively and efficiently
. Continuous Improvement strategies, suggestions and key implementations
. Project Management
. Excellent communications and listening skills
. Honest, confident and approachable.
. Excellent Computer Software Skills
NOTICE PERIOD: 1 calendar month
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS & INTERESTS
Senior Education: Matric Senior Certificate – Merit Exemption 2007; Hillgrove Secondary School
Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Studies (All HG)
Tertiary Education: Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Engineering
Durban University of Technology – 2015
National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Durban University of Technology – 2014
Other Education: Advanced Training PUR Laminating Machine
Web Processing- November 2011
Performance Rating
Productivity Assignments - October 2010
Activity Sampling
Productivity Assignments – April 2010
First Aid Level One
Amandlolwazi Training Centre – May 2012
Polyworks Metrology & Reverse Engineering Software
Amandlolwazi Training Centre – May 2012
ISO 31000 Risk Management
Risk ZA – May 2014
Advanced Excel
Excel with Business – Current (Online Course)
SYNOPSIS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE
Grupo Antolin {Automotive Headliner Manufacturer Amanzimtoti}
Position Held: Project Manager / Industrial Engineer
Duration: June 2014 – Current
Responsibility:
Overall responsibility for coordination of all activities within 2 ongoing projects
Quantum Project (R 3 000 000) Closed with a saving of R470 000
Hilux Project (R 8 000 000) SOP – Current Saving is R 345 000
Reach project objectives regarding the short, medium and long term milestones
Conduct phase reviews and phase closures according to the Grupo Antolin procedures established
Perform documentation in accordance with TS16949 Quality Systems
Create initial BOM structure and optimize in accordance with ECR’s (Engineering Change Requests)
Liaise with customers, suppliers, service providers and all internal departments to ensure success of project
Reduce Co2 emissions – Carbon Footprint initiative – Send company truck for individuals within a 10km radius to prevent employees using their personal vehicle to work, install Perspex sheets onto roof to use natural lighting when sufficient for a specific process, method study completed to reduce number of forklifts from 2 to 1, installed energy saving bulbs inside factory
Implement line balancing techniques – Using Simul8 software, I designed a simulation of the production line to compute efficiencies, idle times of operators, production outputs based on expected volumes and line manning
Develop method improvement programs
Create all technical data sheets – Update as the project continues – record all engineering changes, material usages, graphical representations of headliners
Analyze all inefficiencies in the production system, create material process flows and monitor / improve
Create corrective action plans and implement where necessary
Implement downtime reduction programs
Implement effective batch changes including tool changes
Define work instructions and visual controls
Implement & Update FMEA and control plan measures
CNC Machinery : Adjusting and fine tuning the waterjet program on ABB robots – adjusting points on periphery when needed, backup or restore the robots
Training of operators and line leaders according to the work instructions
Submit regular reports on project performance against project budget and justify if cost is elevating beyond budgeted amount
Submit weekly updated timing plans to all involved in project activities
Submit monthly reports on progress to Burgos – Spain HQ
Profibre Products {GRP Product Manufacturers Pinetown}
Position Held: Junior Industrial Engineer
Duration: July 2013 – June 2014
Responsibility:
Project Engineer for new ALSTOM initiative
Designed a new layout including new machinery specifications for the project
Sourced manufacturers and suppliers of building equipment, racking etc.
Calculated manning required, capacity that can be achieved
Estimated cost saving of R 7 600 000 to affirm new layout with improved operating methods
Designing new methods, equipment, processes, work flows
Managed all aspects of 5s and conducted routine audits to ensure ISO 14000 and ISO 9001 was upheld
Ensured correct BOMS, Work Instructions and Test Procedures are in place
Cost saving and improvement suggestions and implementation.
Bright Idea Campaign created and gained management and employee buy-in
Created database in Microsoft Access to keep record of achievements
Communicating and building strategic partnerships to smooth continuity of changes
Time and Method Studies and reviewing of targets
Generate control documents and work, test procedures
Production Planning making use of Microsoft applications in conjunction with Industrial Engineering principles and techniques eg. Gantt charts, FIFO ( First In First Out )
Implementation of Quality charts, slogans and alerts
Assisting in training and development of employees
Source equipment from various suppliers
Design new equipment using Google Sketchup
Use Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve process flow, floor layouts and balance production lines in order to increase efficiencies.
Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Line Balancing
Conlog SA {Prepaid Electricity Meters Manufacturer – Electricity / Electronic Industry}
Position Held: Production Team Leader PROMOTED TO Junior Industrial Engineer
Duration: Sept. 2012 – June 2013
Responsibility:
Production Team Leader responsibilities :
Involved in promoting and utilizing the Schneider Production System
Managing the performance and output of production teams and cells
Chairing Production SIM meetings and managing effective action plans from them
Managing all aspects of 5s and conducting routine audits
Generating selected reports off SAP
Ensuring correct BOMS, Work Instructions and Test Procedures are in place
Use RED/GREEN analysis to ensure timely delivery of products / reducing downtime
Cost saving and improvement suggestions and implementation.
Communicating and building strategic partnerships to smooth continuity of production
Time Studies and reviewing of targets
Supervision of approx. 60 employees on production floor
Production planning making use of Microsoft applications in conjunction with Industrial Engineering principles and techniques eg. Gantt charts, FIFO ( First In First Out )
Implementation of Quality charts, slogans and alerts
Assisting in training and development of employees
Maintaining all production records
Use Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve process flow, floor layouts and balance production lines in order to increase efficiencies
Junior Industrial Engineer responsibilities :
Developed a project plan to set up a plant in Angola
Annual cost saving of R 85 000
Communicating and building strategic partnerships to smooth continuity of changes
Time and Method Studies and reviewing of targets
Generate control documents and work, test procedures
Production Planning making use of Microsoft applications in conjunction with Industrial Engineering principles and techniques eg. Gantt charts, FIFO ( First In First Out )
Implementation of Quality charts, slogans and alerts
Assisting in training and development of employees
Source equipment from various suppliers
Design new equipment using Google Sketchup
Utilize Microsoft Access to create databases for products
Designing new methods, equipment, processes, work flows
Managing all aspects of 5s and conducting routine audits
Generating selected reports off SAP
Ensuring correct BOMS, Work Instructions and Test Procedures are in place
Use Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve process flow, floor layouts and balance production lines in order to increase efficiencies.
D B Apparel (Pty) Ltd ( Ex Playtex South Africa ) {Textile Industry}
Position Held: Laminating Supervisor
Duration: Sept. 2011- Aug. 2012
Responsibility:
Layouts & Facilitate work & process instructions
Define and implement production processes.(material flow).
Maintain training records for all inspectors and machine operators.
Facilitate corrective action in line with quality system.
Cutting Plant layouts & drawings
Manage HR side of direct reports (performance, attendance, motivation and discipline).
Cost saving and improvement suggestions and implementation.
Housekeeping of inspection area in line with 5S principles.
Time Studies and setting of targets
Supervision of approx. 30 employees in the cutting room
Production Planning making use of Microsoft applications in conjunction with Industrial Engineering principles and techniques eg. Gantt charts, FIFO ( First In First Out )
Implementation of Quality charts, slogans and alerts
Nyenye Clothing Lesotho {Textile Industry}
Position Held: Industrial Engineer/ Work study Officer
Duration: April 2011-August 2011
Responsibility:
Time and Method Studies, Process charts, Production line layouts
Involved in change control and new projects implementation.
Optimization in production plant.
Implementing techniques using the World-Class Manufacturing System.
Manage HR side of direct reports (performance, attendance, motivation and discipline).
Ensure that inspectors record all non-conforming products.
Generate daily quality report and improvement actions.
Cost saving and improvement suggestions.
Conduct machine capability and operator capacity studies.
Implement 5s
Actively participate in problem solving.
Compile work instruction for sewing machine operators.
Prepare and control samples for changed and new products.
House keeping
Hesto Harnesses Stanger {Automotive OEM Supplier}
Position Held: Industrial Engineer Trainee
Duration: March 2010 - April 2011
Responsibility:
Achieved a R500 000 annual cost saving
Initiated numerous successful cost saving initiatives
Implementing lean techniques using the Toyota Production System principles
Involved in change control and new projects.
Achieving Heijunka ( Yamazumi )
Line Balancing
Capacity Planning
Optimization in production plant.
Manning calculations ( Labor )
Ensure that inspectors/employees have received proper training to perform their functions.
Method Studies
Layout Proposals and Implementation
Standard Operating Procedure
Generate daily quality report and improvement actions.
Cost saving and improvement suggestions.
Time Studies
Actively participate in problem solving.
Compile work instructions for operators
House keeping
Implement 5s across production plant
REFERENCES:
Mr. Akash Hariparsad
Profibre Products
Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager
Tel: (031-***-****
Cell: 078-***-****
Mr. Mkonzeni Zulu
Hesto Harnesses Stanger
Industrial Engineering Manager
Tel: (032-***-****
Cell: 083-***-****
Mrs. Lize Van Zyl
DB Apparel South Africa ( Playtex )
Human Resource Manager
Tel: (031-***-****
Mr. Brian Meyer
Nyenye Clothing ( Lesotho )
Factory Manager
Tel: +266-****-****
Mr. Don Archary
Conlog SA
Production Manager
Tel: (031-***-****
Mr. Samad Mohammed
@home Pavilion Shopping Mall
( Part-Time Job )
Branch Manager
Cell: (082-***-****
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