Expert Details
Cereal Grain Milling
ID: 736382
Zimbabwe
Extensive theoretical and practical expertise in cereals processing equipment, which include blending plants, FMCG bulk breaking, wheat, maize and feed mills. In-depth knowledge and understanding of operations and processes performance optimization. Ability to work collaboratively, apply analytical skills and thought leadership with key stakeholders for business growth.
SKILLS
• Leadership
• Process management
• Inventory management
• Supply chain management
• Quality Compliance & management
• Relationship building and management
• Project management
• Logistics management
• Strategic planning
• Microsoft packages.
• Budgeting
• Training and development
• Sage 1000- ERP
• Safety, Health & Environment
• Negotiating
• Collaboration
• Total Productive Maintenance methodology
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2020 | Degree: Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management | Subject: Project management | Institution: Project Management of Zimbabwe |
| Year: 2020 | Degree: Executive Masters in Business Administratin | Subject: General Management | Institution: Midlands State University |
| Year: 2017 | Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration | Subject: Management | Institution: Unisa |
| Year: 2015 | Degree: Advanced Certificate in Flour Milling | Subject: Flour Milling | Institution: City & Guilds- NABIM |
| Year: 2002 | Degree: Certificate in Maize Milling | Subject: Maize Milling | Institution: Grain Milling Federation - SA |
| Year: 2019 | Degree: Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management | Subject: Project Management | Institution: Project Management of Zimbabwe |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Technical Manager | Department: Flour |
Responsibilities:Project proposal, design, strategic planning and management i.e. installation of machines and commissioning of mills. Responsible for the overall performance of maintenance team, negotiating service level agreements, constant interaction with specialized equipment manufacturers and suppliers both local and foreign. Input into the factory strategy researching and considering best practice, local conditions, trends, as well as competitor activity.Manage staff at multiple levels, with a strong focus on direction setting and achieving set operational goals through building a strong team, with support functions (Human Capital, communication, process management etc.). Ensuring legislative audit requirements are met. Report on all Plant KPI’s and compile monthly reports. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2014 | Employer: National Foods Limited | Title: Operations Manager | Department: Flour |
Responsibilities:Responsible for all mill activities that contribute to effective production of goods and services in the most profitable way for the business, manufacturing excellent quality bread flour, semolina and flour premixes that are second to none in the industry. Driving continuous improvement and innovation for effective and efficient performance. Setting up production workflow system and handling site logistics, negotiation with wheat merchants and suppliers of milling machinery components and spare parts. Responsible for legislative and industry standards to ensure safe and efficient operation of the facility. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: National Foods (Pvt) Ltd | Title: Head Miller | Department: Flour milling |
Responsibilities:Overseeing various milling activities, ensuring maintenance ofprocess parameters to achieve the desired quality and quantity of manufactured products. Ensuring production plans are communicated and implemented and compiling consolidated production reports. Enforcing compliance to SHE guidelines and statutory requirements. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2008 | Employer: National Foods (Pvt) Ltd | Title: Shift Leader/Production Controller | Department: Flour milling |
Responsibilities:Supervision of day to day operation of grain receiving,milling, packaging and storage of grain and finished products. Implementation of working processes that deliver continuous improvements. Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks. Ensured a safe working environment by following all safety procedures, policies and regulations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2001 | Employer: National Foods (Pvt) Ltd | Title: Trainee Miller | Department: Flour milling |
Responsibilities:Theoretical and practical in-house acquisition of millingtechnological skills with the help of tutors and mentors. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to 2017 | Country / Region: Nairobi, Kenya | Summary: Mechanical engineering training, African School of Milling |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Cape Town, South Africa | Summary: Variable speed drive and Human Machine Integration and networking- ElecroMechanica |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: South Africa | Summary: Basic concepts- bag & bulk fumigation- Grain Training Institute |
Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Manufacturing excellence |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Shona | Proficiency |
| English | Proficiency |