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Sphelele Nzimande, Fabrication / Production Supervisor

Sphelele Nzimande

Fabrication / Production Supervisor·SBS Tanks

South Africa

Diploma, supply chain

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 7 months

Fabrication / Production Supervisor

January 2020 - Present

SBS Tanks

Durban, South Africa

January 2020 - Present

Supervise and coordinate a 30-person fabrication and production team, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards.

Implement and maintain 5S housekeeping and HSE compliance, conducting daily safety checks and weekly staff assessments.

Oversee daily production planning, task allocation, and shift performance tracking to meet delivery targets.

Inspect and verify the quality of finished products, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and first-time-right production.

Identify and report production bottlenecks, material shortages, or machine issues to management for corrective action.

Monitor efficiency, scrap, and rework rates, driving cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Mentor and train staff in fabrication techniques, safety procedures, and multi-skilling to increase team flexibility and productivity.

Collaborate with the Production Head of Department to optimize workflow, resource usage, and production scheduling.


Key Achievements:

Increased department on-time delivery rate to 95 % while maintaining quality compliance above 85 %.

Reduced fabrication scrap and rework by 15 % through tighter quality control and operator training.

Introduced structured 5S system and daily audits, improving plant safety and workplace organization.

Enhanced production reporting accuracy by standardizing shift documentation and performance tracking. Contributed to overall cost savings by reusing materials and minimizing overtime expenses.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Quality Controller & Shift Supervisor (Contract)

January 2018 - January 2020

DM Plastics

Durban, South Africa

January 2018 - January 2020

Maintained master samples, monitored scrap, and enforced SOP
compliance.
Negotiated supplier pricing, monitored lead times, and maintained optimal
stock levels.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Buyer (Engineering Procurement Specialists

January 2018 - January 2018

Engineering Procurement Specialists

Durban, South Africa

January 2018 - January 2018

Liaised with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery and returns
processing. Managed end-to-end procurement processes for engineering and industrial clients, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Sourced and evaluated suppliers based on quality, delivery time, and pricing, maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Prepared and issued quotations and purchase orders using Pastel Accounting v18, ensuring all transactions met company standards.

Coordinated between suppliers and customers to confirm specifications, deliveries, and returns.

Handled returns, credit notes, and invoicing to maintain accurate financial and inventory records.

Maintained item databases, updated pricing, and ensured all procurement documentation was complete and auditable.


Key Achievements:

Successfully reduced procurement lead times by improving communication and tracking between suppliers and internal teams.

Maintained 100 % on-time supplier payments and deliveries, enhancing company reputation with key clients.

Introduced a streamlined quotation-to-invoice workflow, reducing processing delays and improving customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Buyer / Inventory Controller / Supply-Chain Buyer

November 2015 - January 2018

Profibre Products

Durban, South Africa

November 2015 - January 2018

Supervised and coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth workflow.

Managed client relationships and facilitated timely delivery of products/services.

Liaised with suppliers and internal teams to optimize processes.

Oversaw quality control to maintain company standards.

Assisted in training and mentoring new staff members.


Achievements at Profibre:

Improved operational efficiency through process optimization.

Played a key role in securing new client accounts.

Successfully implemented systems that reduced delays and errors.

Consistently recognized for meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality service.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Sales Representative & Merchandiser | Creative

November 2013 - October 2015

Sweets Importers & Distributors

Durban, South Africa

November 2013 - October 2015

Introduced new product lines, managed customer relationships, and
executed promotions.
Conducted demand forecasting and negotiated pricing to drive sales
growth.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Promoter

November 2009 - November 2013

Promotional Intelligence

Durban, South Africa

November 2009 - November 2013

Conducted in-store brand promotions and market surveys for FMCG
clients.

Company industry:
Market Research

Education

Durban University of Technology (M.L Sultan Campus)

January 2013

January 2013

Diploma, supply chain

South Africa

Westville Boys High School

January 2009

January 2009

High school or equivalent, English, Mathematics, History, life orientation, life sciences, physical sciences, life orientation

South Africa

Skills

LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MASS PRODUCTION
Intermediate
MASS PRODUCTION
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Expert
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Expert
FABRICATION
Expert
FABRICATION
Expert
CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Expert
CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Expert
5S METHODOLOGY
Expert
5S METHODOLOGY
Expert

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Afrikaans

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
South African passport holder with Code 10 (PDP) driver's license.
Training Provider
Lift Truck Operators Licence
Code 10 Driver's License (PDP)

Hobbies and interests

Reading
athletics
research
Boxing
Gym