Production Supervisor / Engineering Management Trainee
Japan Tobacco International
Total years of experience :43 years, 11 Months
Responsibilities:
a) Planning and supervisory activities
b) Production planning, logistics in the factory and line optimisation
c) Implement a successful factory process - from factory blending and
tobacco conditioning, through to threshing and packing
d) Ensure that all work carried out is to customer standards and in line with
company policy; and performing quality control
e) Factory cleaning/repairs during maintenance season
f) Shift supervision and management of labour discipline
Johannesburg, South Africa
April 2013 - Current (transfer to Iran)
Designation: Production and Maintenance Technician / Supervisor on High Speed Packing Machines
Company Profile: JT International South Africa (Pty) Limited ("JTI") is a South African registered company and
an operating division of Japan Tobacco Inc. JTI is the third largest cigarette manufacturing company globally,
with operations in 120 Countries with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Industry: Manufacturing
Responsibilities:
I work on high speed packaging machines where I perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
I am responsible for overseeing product quality.
I am involved in all departments within the factory, from the primary manufacturing through to the
secondary manufacturing department.
I am responsible for ensuring consistent equipment and machinery availability.
I ensure machinery is utilised to the full potential and runs with maximum efficiency.
I assist the technical team with problem solving, scheduled maintenance and machine services, as
well as manufacturing equipment when necessary.
I work closely with the quality laboratory or department to ensure that every pack of cigarettes
leaving the premises is of the highest quality standard and to consumer satisfaction.
I ensure the manufacturing process is as cost effective as possible and within budget.
I prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch
records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
I assist with production planning and scheduling of SKU’s.
I am required to deal with all market complaints.
I assist with resource management to ensure that resource availability is up to date.
I compile updated daily production reports.
I analyse problem areas to concentrate on resolving machinery based problems that arise.
I conduct environmental safety inspections in accordance with standard protocols to ensure
production activities comply with environmental regulations or standards.
I have gained extensive PLC knowledge of Siemens S7, SCADA and Yaskava Systems, as well as
expertise working with GD X2, X3 and X500 packing machines; HLP 180, 250; Focke and Senzani
Casepackers, and GD C600 film wrappers.
Responsibilities:
I led and directed operators to ensure production integrity.
I ensured the production area was safe to work in, productive and had the required inventory.
I was required to maintain production machinery and equipment.
I identified and resolved problems in processes, products and equipment.
I provided training to technicians on plant operations.
I promoted a safe and healthy production environment and performed safe work practices.
I established and performed high performance standards.
I supported field personnel and engineering staff in production data management.
I recommended new approaches to streamline team productivity and management
Responsibilities:
I managed the Production and Maintenance departments at the rubber recycling company.
I was involved in long and short term production planning, and sourcing of resources, locally and
internationally.
I led plant and equipment management.
I was involved in managing the budget, maintenance plans and registers.
I was responsible for the recruitment, training and performance management of factory staff.
I ensured quality management standards ISO 9001, 14000, and TUV were met.
I ensured Environmental, Safety and Health compliance according to the OSHA standards.
I was responsible for performance management, which included waste reduction, variance targets
and material variances
Responsibilities:
I gained experience in machine maintenance and trouble-shooting on various high speed packaging
machines.
I was part of a team that spearheaded development of a complete cigarette factory in Harare.
I monitored and analysed project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools.
I recommended modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.
I planned, coordinated and monitored activities of assigned projects to develop and implement
procedures, processes and systems.
I educated employees in methods to ensure project continuity and completeness.
I prepared short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from all key players.
I oversaw schedules and risk management plans, and identified changes in work scope of the
project plan.
I was responsible for conveying the required project data and information to project teams.
I prepared and presented regular internal and external project reports for management.
I evaluated and analysed with team risks and issues compromising project results
Responsibilities:
I was required to test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
I was required to troubleshoot problems with equipment and products.
I monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
I set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing
practices and standard operating procedures.
I calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production.
I inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
I was required to keep a production logs and maintain an inventory of job materials.
I was required to plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
I was required to provide production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.
I set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
I was required to start up and shut down processing equipment.
I was required to adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety,
and environmental compliance.
I provided advice or training to other technicians
Responsibilities:
I led and directed operators to ensure production integrity.
I ensured the production area was safe to work in, productive and had the required inventory.
I was required to maintain production machinery and equipment.
I identified and resolved problems in processes, products and equipment.
I provided training to technicians on plant operations.
I promoted a safe and healthy production environment and performed safe work practices.
I established and performed high performance standards.
I supported field personnel and engineering staff in production data management.
I recommended new approaches to streamline team productivity and management.
Responsibilities:
I conducted routine maintenance and breakdown of all equipment; repair, upgrading and
redesigning of the complete spectrum of high and low voltage AC, DC and Locomotive Traction
Motors to original specifications, and maintaining performance at affordable costs.
I implemented modifications, such as shaft and frame modifications, change of motor speeds,
change of voltage, increase of motor output and cooler improvements.
I worked on hydraulic die cast presses, pneumatic systems, CNC lathes, various machining
equipment, compressors and winding machines.
I was required to identify any potential problems early in the production process.
I was required to ensure machinery used in component production was consistently maintained
and I oversaw any repair work when required.
I was required to inspect damaged component parts, identify the deficient components and
reassemble them to good working order.
I made necessary adjustments to machinery.
I was responsible for assessing the safety and efficiency of tools, identifying any deterioration and
ordering new tools as required.
I supervised the installation of new machinery to ensure all component parts were properly set up.
My foreman duties included co-ordination of staff, appointment of sub-contractors, plant
procurement and cost control.
Started working as a Fitter & Turner on the phosphoric plant and got promoted to Maintenance Planner
Started working as a Fitter and Turner to gain more experience after I qualified at Sasol I
Started my apprenticeship as a Fitter and Turner, qualified at Olifantsfontein Trade centre (Red Seal) and also did my N4 while working for Sasol I
It was a 4 years course to qualified as a Production and Maintenance Technician
ENGINEERING SCIENCE 4, MATHEMATICS 4, MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING 4, MECHANOTECHNICS 4
Completed a four-year apprenticeship which includes formal training at Sasol I and Sasolburg Technical College