Thulani Ntshanyana

Define and approve work schedules with regard to major Maintenance Tasks, such as overhaul, relocations and modifications

• Analyze major plant stoppages/breakdowns and drive countermeasures to prevent recurrence
• Evaluate efficiency reports relating to performance standards and determine corrective actions
• Evaluate, advise and approve related tender documents in collaboration with MPE/CPE
• Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Performed root cause failure analysis on critical equipment, leading to more effective preventative measures.
• Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
• Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
• Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
• Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
• Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
• Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Streamlined inventory management for maintenance supplies, ensuring availability while reducing excess stock.
• Increased equipment uptime by implementing rigorous preventive maintenance schedule.
• Evaluated new technologies or methodologies related to Maintenance Engineering which helped keep the company up-to-date with industry trends.
• Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.

• Overall responsibility for evaluating, planning, leading, organizing and controlling of a professional engineering department resources and processes to deliver the highest level of safety, quality, cost control as well as continuous improvement in plant performance with the result of delivering machines that are capable to produce at optimal efficiency and output
• Main tasks: Plan, develop tactics and oversee the implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for area
• Identifies, analyses and implementation of potential technical improvements in co-operation with other departments (production, quality, purchasing
• Develop clear accountability for maintenance material spend combined with a tactics to manage expenditure
• Manage team to ensure machine reliability, proactively managing unreliable machine with area team leaders and technicians
• Conduct performance reviews in line with company process and procedures
• Apply required disciplinary procedures to comply with company policies and rules
• Mentoring, coaching and motivation of the team
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
• Creating clear, precise, and dynamic report to monitor department performance (Maintenance related report, quality related scrap as part of engineering issues)
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP PM for improved downtime analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Main tasks: Plan, organize and execute major workstreams on projects to deliver improvement and step change capabilities
• Analyze project goals and designs of production equipment to meet quality standards and production quality goals
• Provide project workstream leadership, technical and process engineering skills to meet department goals and objectives
• Communicate with external companies to deliver technical support throughout project execution
• Liaised with company executives to acquire resources to move projects forward
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment to ensure compliance with technical drawings and specifications
• Analyze blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control
• Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations
• Determine scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
• Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
• Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.

• Main tasks: Industrialize new and existing products, processes, and materials into production of which are optimized for process capabilities, to minimize cost and rework
• Participated in continuous improvement projects by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem solving activities to support teamwork
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage improvement portfolios such as cost reduction and process improvement
• Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement, 6 Sigma
• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
• Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
• Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

• Selected amongst graduates to attend further 6-month development program in Germany
• Successfully managed 3 international projects with diverse teams from 5 different continental locations
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to process optimization efforts.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

• Gained valuable experience working within an specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Contributed to an positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
• Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
• Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

• Maintenance planning and execution, time studies and root cause analysis
• Develop project concepts by actively listening to customer requests confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
• Worked with senior engineers carried out day-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Used critical thinking to breakdown problems and evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
• Participated in safety drills, ensuring readiness in case of workplace emergencies.