Operations Manager
Speed House Group Of Companies - Other Locations
Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months
Operations & Technical Manager
Heading Operations and Engineering of the Prefabrication department.
Design, manufacturing and installation of a variety of prefabricated structures
Establish production line and improving fabrication efficiency.
Head 5000 men Camp project.
2002 to 2013
Championed operations and project management activities for the luxury mobile homes division. Collaborated directly with VIP clients to design, build and commission custom projects with unique features and specifications.
Key Contributions:
•Assertively negotiated prices with subcontractors, earning significant cost savings that averaged 15 - 20% of the total project’s value.
•Modified, and repaired mobile homes imported from the United States. Ensured they met and often exceeded safety and other client requirements.
•Optimised schedules for project delivery based on resources, priority, and the team’s capability. Delivered all projects on time and within budget/scope.
•Procured non-standard items requested by clients for their customised builds. Quickly secured project resources and reduced risk to the deliverable timeline.
•Extended the chassis of the vehicles to accommodate client requests for larger living areas. Safely modified them, which ensured years of worry-free operation.
•Hired, on-boarded, and trained a talented team of customisation specialists. Enhanced their technical and leadership skills through interactive training.
•Streamlined and standardised the production cycle to align specific projects with production dates. Improved the productivity, output, and efficiency of the team.
•Initiated continuous process improvement activities throughout the client-facing and manufacturing/operations processes.
Armtec Gun Shop
2013 to 2018
Strategically led and developed an engineering team comprised of 22 Engineers, Draftsmen, and Estimators. Facilitated interactive training sessions that improved their technical and leadership skills. Spearheaded complex construction projects, improved processes, and forged strong relationships with international clients and vendors.
Key Contributions:
•Pioneered the construction of an 800-person camp in Mozambique. Maintained zero incidents/accidents for a 70-person crew with Oil and Gas HSE requirements.
•Implemented a one-hour fire safe rated wall system in conjunction with local authorities. Improved the design and cost factor of the wall system.
•Designed and constructed modular housing units, water treatment plants, gensets, freezer units, kitchen and clinics for Oil and Gas camps.
•Spearheaded continuous process improvement projects that drove down operating costs throughout the construction process.
•Explored cost saving opportunities throughout the supply chain. Negotiated contracts that leveraged volume purchases and repeat business.
•Collaborated with clients and designed blast-rated shelters for the oil and gas industry. Instituted industry best practices and requirements into the design.
•Accurately provided estimates for new projects, considering the client’s requirements, timeline, and other projects slated for completion.