Currently in the market seeking a permanent opportunity in Production or Production Management, Currently I am working on a contract basis as a Lean Manufacturing Consultant, implementing systems and system improvement initiatives using the 6S methodology and Kaizen concepts . Immediately available Technical Qualifications • I am a qualified Fitter and Turner and Toolmaker by trades, 25 years + • Diploma in Production Management Damlin (PROD-MP-92) • Diploma in Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) • Diploma in Supervision of Assembly and Operations (NQF 4 level) • Certified in application of Lean Manufacturing Principals (6S Methodology) • Certified in application of Six Sigma Methodology • Computer literate: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP R/3, Pastel Evolution • Injection Moulding and setting certification CNC Experience: Including programming, 15 years +. Various Machines: Milling Machines. Wire eroding, CNC Turning centers and CNC Spark Eroding CNC Controls: Fanuc OM, Fanuc WP, Fanuc OT, Siemens Summerik, Heidenhein 455/350 ERP system experience: 15 years + • Implementation and upgrade team member of an ERP system (SAP R/3). • Super user / End-user in an ERP system (SAP R/3) • Developed and Conducted End user training on SAP Simulation Training Tool (STT) • Production planning experience - Repetitive and Discreet Manufacturing • Material Master (Maintaining and setting up of Master Data) • Master Scheduling (15 Month Horizon) - Repetitive Manufacturing • Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) - Repetitive and Discreet Manufacturing • Various role-based courses completed in Production Planning (PP Module) at SAPSA ISO 9002 System Implementation, Maintenance and control – 10 years + • ISO 9002 experience 5 years + • Document configuration and control – 5 years +. • ISO 9002 System Maintenance - 5 years+. Production / Factory Management experience – 15 years + • Purchasing, control of Raw Materials and consumable items, Vendor and Customer liaison • Production Management, Subcontractor scheduling, Maintenance of Plant and Equipment • Preventative Maintenance Management system implementations Process improvement through Lean Manufacturing principals - 10 years + • Specializing in system and process improvements, using Kiazen Methodology, • Train and mentor sub ordinates ensure total buying from employees. • Manage, report, monitor and continues improvement of Lean work methods. Managerial and Supervision experience: Job Shop Environment – 15 years + Injection Moulding Production Management – 4 years Additional interests: Outdoors, Woodwork, Drafting of House Plans, Stamp Collecting and all types of Sport Please do not hesitate to contact me should more information be required. Regards Andries Nel ****@*****.*** Mobile: (***)-***-****