Kabo Thamagana
Industrial Engineer
Palapye
Summary
Highly effective and goal-oriented six sigma Industrial engineer with 6 years of experience in planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues. Proven track record of applying lean and six sigma principles to manufacturing methods resulting in improved process efficiency and quality. Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering procedures, engineering configuration requirements and tooling. Excited to streamline processes and find manufacturing or supply chain efficiencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Quality Assurance Officer
Senn Foods (Pty) Ltd
07.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented project management tools for planning and monitoring internal projects
- Work closely with plant managers to implement new processes due to new equipment, new programs, and production demands
- Work closely with Managers and production leads on subjects including establishing correct product flow, identifying solutions to bottlenecks in process, effectively communicating output expectations to technicians, optimizing available space, and ways to achieve efficiency goals consistently
- Understand key metrics that measure business-unit performance, create scorecards, and monitor process performance over time
- Developed food safety management systems, including SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and forms
- Implemented, monitored, and verified food safety processes and procedures
- Conducting internal audits to continuously improved processes and procedures.
Operations Engineer
Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted hazard analyses, identified critical points and preventative measures, established limits, monitored procedures, and corrective actions
- Performed in–process, final and operational check inspections of meat processing and packaging processes within the factory
- Trained employees on standard operating procedures and work instructions in compliance with the quality assurance system
- Performed trend analysis for continuous improvement
- Proactively worked with supervisors and followed up for timely work around resolutions of work stoppages and quality issues.
- Designed administrative and maintenance procedures to provide optimal service uptimes and minimize service disruptions.
- Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
Organization and Methods Supervisor
KeKeJi Sales (Tupperware Distributor)
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Implemented new layout plan to rearrange stock in terms of movement, current or old stock and stock classes to improve visibility, packing efficiency and stock management
- Ensured the availability of warehouse safety standards to monitor and enforce safety compliance
- Stock system maintenance on the company ERP (Enterprise Resource Planner)
- Risk management and continuous improvement of processes.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Industrial Training
BCL MINE
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Plant maintenance (Coal plant, Steam dryer plant, and Smelter/Flash furnace)
- Assembling heavy duty pump, Installation of conveyor belts and rollers
- Daily inspection for faulty equipment, I was observing misalignment, undesirable vibration of machinery components, greasing and oil leakages
- Navigation and manipulation of the central maintenance management system
- Work planning, scheduling, assigning resources and labour in advance to future work
- Generating reports on; availability, utilization, breakdowns, backlog etc
- Scorecard preparation
- Collaborated in mine KPI’s revision and improvement.
Industrial Training
BCL MINE
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Plant maintenance (Coal plant, Steam dryer plant, and Smelter/Flash furnace)
- Assembling heavy duty pump, Installation of conveyor belts and rollers
- Daily inspection for faulty equipment, I was observing misalignment, undesirable vibration of machinery components, greasing and oil leakages
- Navigation and manipulation of the central maintenance management system
- Work planning, scheduling, assigning resources and labour in advance to future work
- Generating reports on; availability, utilization, breakdowns, backlog etc
- Scorecard preparation
- Collaborated in mine KPI’s revision and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
University of Botswana
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Skills
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Affiliations
- Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
- Botswana Institute of Engineers (BIE)
Interests
Reading
going to church
playing chess
football
volleyball
References
- Mrs. Ruth Jim, Director of Tupperware, (+267) 395 - 7247
- Dr H Mapfaira, Lecturer (University of Botswana), 00 267 355 4301, Herbert.Mapfaira@mopipi.ub.bw
- Mr Tebogo Mokumako, Food Safety Manager(Senn Foods), +267 396 0101(Office), tebmok@dbh.co.bw
Certification
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation
Timeline
Primavera P6 Training - For Beginners
05-2023
PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner
04-2023
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
04-2023
PRINCE2 Agile Foundation
03-2023
Quality Assurance Officer
Senn Foods (Pty) Ltd
07.2018 - Current
Operations Engineer
Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2018
Organization and Methods Supervisor
KeKeJi Sales (Tupperware Distributor)
09.2016 - 12.2017
SAP Certificate of Proficiency
03-2016
Industrial Training
BCL MINE
06.2015 - 07.2015
Industrial Training
BCL MINE
06.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
University of Botswana
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