Tinovonga Gunda Gunda, Projects/Operations Engineer

Tinovonga Gunda Gunda

Projects/Operations Engineer

TOLA Technical Solutions

Location
South Africa - Pretoria
Education
Master's degree, Master of Sciences
Experience
15 years, 1 Months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months

Projects/Operations Engineer at TOLA Technical Solutions
  • South Africa
  • My current job since January 2014

• Coordinate the implementation of projects in mechanical operations (HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, firefighting systems, solar water heating, plumbing), ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Prepare project proposals, tender documents, progress reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation according to contract documents and bill of quantities, and monitor progress to ensure that project goals are achieved.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary materials and equipment for project execution.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staf and stakeholders to provide updates and address any issues on the implementation.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and brainstorming sessions to discuss project milestones and coordinate critical tasks.
• Conduct site visits to inspect and monitor progress and to identify potential risks to implement necessary corrective action and improvement
• Undertake engineering system quality assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Prepare technical documents including drawings, specifications, installation, and operation manuals.
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including heat load calculation and component selection for various projects including hospitals, supermarkets, and manufacturing facilities.

Process Engineer at Delta Beverages
  • Zimbabwe - Harare
  • January 2010 to September 2013

• Managed daily production activities, which includes planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Managed production process control through the setting up of process variables, monitoring of process steps, and observing control points
• Implemented lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, which reduced waste, and eliminated bottlenecks, queuing, and rework which resulted in improved overall workflow.
• Led a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians in achieving production targets and ensuring quality standards.
• Conducted root cause analysis and CAPA and implemented corrective actions to resolve production issues, resulting in a significant decrease in defects
• Implemented TQM and improved product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Trained and coached production operators on best practices and standard operating procedures to improve performance and reduce human errors.
• Executed optimization tests to increase reliability and productivity and minimize delays.
• Collaborated with other engineers to develop cost-friendly and improved plans, aligning with budget and maintaining quality standards.
• Monitored manufacturing processes to determine that products meet precise specifications and quality and safety standards.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives resulting in a dramatic increase in production efficiency.
• Improved operational efficiency and capacity utilization by closely monitoring team productions and identifying inefficient processes.

Production Engineer at Scientific Industrial Research and Development Center
  • Zimbabwe - Harare
  • February 2009 to December 2009

• Project implementation through a stage-gate product development model
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
• Developed and executed systems to optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Conducted time studies and process simulations and evaluations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production lines and come up with improvements.
• Collaborated with other Research and Development teams to design and prototype new products, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducted experiments and tests to evaluate the performance and conformance of prototype designs.
• Production process optimization through root cause analysis and continuous process improvements, to reduce cycle times and waste
• Performed validation tests and design reviews using DMAIC to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Established and implemented best manufacturing models and customized management systems for different manufacturing organizations
• Trained industrial personnel on aspects of World Class Manufacturing to ensure the sustainability of implemented manufacturing solutions and continuous improvement
• Presented design concepts and technical specifications during meetings and pitches to stakeholders.
• Developed and maintained technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science in support of product lines.
• Created engineering plans for new products using customer specifications and scientific research.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Sciences
  • at University of Zimbabwe
  • December 2009

Masters of Science in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

Bachelor's degree, Production Engineering
  • at Chinhoyi University Of Technology
  • December 2006

Production Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Continuous Improvement
Scheduling
Planning
Project Management
Training
project management
collaboration
Autocad
planning
Microsoft office
presentation

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Training)
Training Institute:
Bulawayo Polytechnic

Hobbies

  • Singing