Workshop Production Manager.

DAVID GONZA

P.*.Box G.P ***** Accra, Ghana,

Tel: +233*********, +233*********, +256*********, +256*********.

Email: *.******@*****.*** / ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT

A Flexible Mechanical / Maintenance Engineer with successful proven years of experience in heavy Static and Rotating Machinery, Repair, Maintenance and Installations, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment, Total Productive and Preventive Maintenance (TPM), production operations, Quality assurance and safety with an understanding of business cost reduction and management principles. I am a self-Starter able to work with slight or no supervision at all with a very high degree of integrity. I have a very strong belief in continuous learning and daily improvement.

CAREER SUMMARY

Workshop / Production Manager

Sep 2014 Date, Access Development, Tamale Northern Ghana (West Africa)

Tasks Engaged

i.Manufacture of manual water drilling tools and Equipment using special tools like CNC Plasma Cutting.

ii.Scheduling production to ensure that production targets are met and diagnosing of all Mechanical Faults.

iii.Ensuring adequate stocks of raw materials are available for production.

iv.Training of workshop technicians in use of specialized production tools and methods such as MIG Welding.

v.Overseeing of workshop personnel and daily activities and operations to ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

vi.Ensures proper care of all workshop assets such asMachinery, tools, materials, supplies and vehicles.

vii.Ensuring all health & safety procedures are observed and adhered to in the daily operations of workshop personnel and ensuring proper functioning of Electrical systems.

viii.Preparation of interim reports and materials related to assigned activities to document production activities.

ix.Product designing, Material Costing and ensuring the manufacture of highest quality products.

x.Miscellaneous other tasks and responsibilities as required for the continual success of the Company as determined by the Headquarters.

Production Supervisor/Senior Mechanical Technician

Aug 2012 Aug 2014, Fine print Ltd, Tema Accra Ghana (West Africa)

Tasks Engaged.

a)Hands on Machine Repair, maintenance, Installation, troubleshooting, modification and locally fabricate machinery spare parts cutting to 100% targeted production costs.

b)Management of workshop Machinery and successful organizing of the spare parts store.

c)Direct Organization, management, motivation, appraisal, supervision and training of 9 machine operators while linking workers and management.

d) Requisition and negotiation with supplier for the procurement of spare parts.

e)Account for raw materials released, minimizing waste by periodical correcting of machinery settings.

f)Interpretation of Machinery Blue prints, Service and repair of Pneumatic compressors, hydraulic pumps, concrete mixers, Transmission Motor alignment and other rotating machinery.

g)Involvement with Bearings fault diagnosis using laser, Gearboxes, Seals, mantling and dismantling.

h)Ensure Production of quality products, safe working conditions for staff and the machinery through Occupational Health and safety practices(OHS )

i)Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S and application of safety and Environmental protection conduct through HSE practices

j)Liaise with management in Production planning and Budget control through daily procurement of factory consumables plus writing and presentation of Weekly and Monthly Production Reports.

Production Engineer/ Supervisor

Jan 2009 July 2012, Oscar Industries Ltd-Kampala, Uganda (East Africa)

Tasks Engaged.

Assist Production Manager in Formulation of monthly production Plan for the different departments.

Hands-on repair, preventive maintenance, installation of critical machinery parts, pneumatic compressors, hydraulic pumps and observation of General Manufacturing Principals (GMP).

Direct Supervision, motivation, appraisal and organization of 34 staff working as a team.

Effective training and appraisal of up to 30 staff in the organization annually including technicians.

Ensure safe working conditions for staff and machinery to meet the company’s set standards.

Continuous modification and fabrication of Machine parts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Formulating of weekly monthly and quarterly service schedules and ensuring their implementation.

Participation in ISO 9000 and 9001 Audits and carrying out improvement of non-conforming areas.

Engagement in Annual Training on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Fire Fighting.

Cooperation with Procurement manager and spare parts store on restocking of depleted Spare parts.

Mechanic and Service Technician

July 2008 Jan 2009, M.K Auto Garage Makerere Kampala, Uganda

Tasks Engaged

a)Part of the team doing Engine diagnosis, maintenance and overhauling.

b)Auto Electrical Equipment diagnosis, general Vehicle Repair and maintenance.

Machinist / Trainee Engineer

July 2007 Sept 2007, NileplyWoods (U) Ltd Jinja, Uganda

Tasks Engaged.

a)Operation of Lathe, surface Grinding machine, Milling machine and other workshop machinery.

b)Welding and work floor Cleaning.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Improved Machinery Efficiency and Production by 37.8% (from 40% to 77.8%) and reduced waste by 7.8% (from 9% to 1.2%) - 2012 Fine Print Industries, Ghana.

Recognized as Outstanding Production Engineer technically and as a successful Team leader 2009, 2011 out of 7 Engineers, Oscar Industries Ltd, Uganda.

Completion of 4months Training with International Labor Organization (ILO) on Workplace cooperation and Productivity through Cleaner Production.

Recognized as part of the Enterprise Improvement Team (EIT) in the Company to contribute ideas toward company better performance.

EDUCATION BACK GROUND

Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management.

2013 Central University College Accra, Ghana.

Major course outline; Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Refining, Petroleum Production and Economics, Natural Gas and it’s Market, Storage and Transportation of oil and Gas, Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Supply Chain.

Diploma in Business Administration and management (DBAM)

2010 2012, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda.

Major Course outline; Financial Accounting, Business Economic, fundamentals of Business Administration, Principles of ICT.

Business Communication Skills, Business Law, Business Statistics, Principles of Management, Marketing Fundamentals, Business Computer Applications,

Fundamentals of cost and management accounting, Principals of auditing, Entrepreneurship Development, Elements of Taxation, Elements of Business Finance.

Diploma in Mechanical and Production Engineering. (ODME) - Uganda. National. Examinations.

Board (U.N.E.B)

2006 2008, Uganda Technical College – Bushenyi, Uganda

Major Course Outline; Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering Science, Production Technology,

Power production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Drawing, automobile engines and prime movers, Electrical Engineering science and Business English.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, outlook, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and Internet Use.

POINTS OF STRENGTH

Ability to do result oriented research on persistent Machine Mechanical Problems.

Excellent Technical, analytical and Critical thinking skills, basic electrical skills, Leadership, organizational and interpersonal Skills.

Multi-Tasking ability, very good report writing and Presentation Skills with Solid knowledge of basic computer hardware, software installation, troubleshooting and repair.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English – Fluent, French- Beginner, Swahili- Moderate

REFEREES

1.Mr. Billy OJambo Senior Mechanical Engineer, Tel: +256*********, Oscar Industries Ltd, Kampala Uganda.

2.Mr. Paul Mutyaba Engineering Lecturer, Tel:+256*********, Uganda Technical College, Fort portal Uganda.

3.Mr. Israel O. Alabi Project Manager Paper Mill, Tel:+233*********, Fine Print Industries, Ghana.

I Gonza David certify that what is stated herein above is true and surely correct.

Signed…GONZA DAVID………

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