Daythan Saal

Results-driven professional with a strong background in the packhouse and fresh produce industry, currently leading production, quality, and cross-functional coordination for a high-volume export operation. Proven track record of introducing structure and accountability, aligning cross-departmental teams, removing operational bottlenecks, and turning strategic priorities into day-to-day execution. Hands-on experience with packhouse operational software and technology systems (Top Control, GREEFA), combined with an operations and project-management foundation supported by an ongoing Diploma in Operations Management (UNISA).

Comfortable working across production, quality, maintenance, and logistics functions.

Production & Quality Specialist at Two A Day (2024-01 – Present)

Production & Quality Line Manager at Two A Day (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Act as a central point of coordination between production, quality, maintenance and logistics teams — aligning priorities and ensuring operational issues are resolved quickly during changeovers and breakdowns. Managed end-to-end packhouse operations: sorting, grading, packing and dispatch for export and local markets. Oversaw 150+ staff across day/night shifts.

• Currently leading a process optimisation project for a new packhouse, focused on streamlining pallet logistics and dispatch to maximise throughput whilst minimising downtime and floor backlog.
• Elevated Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 72% to 89% by engineering a data-driven crate planning system optimized for product size, colour, and target market demands.
• Optimized automated sorting systems to improve grading accuracy, reduce waste, and increase pack-out efficiency.
• Designed and maintained a weekly KPI report tracking defect categories, shift performance, and pack-out efficiency.
• Assisted in HACCP and BRC audit preparation and corrective action implementation.
• Presenting monthly KPI reports to senior management to ensure improvements in quality and production across all packhouses and shifts.
• Developed and delivered training modules for new hires.
• Led staff training and performance development initiatives for new and existing employees.
• Collaborated with maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production operations.

CNC Programmer Team Lead (Contract) at Tramper Technology NL (2023-01 – 2023-03)

• Selected to support a high-priority international project, contributing advanced CNC programming and machining expertise to meet tight production deadlines.
• Collaborated with local teams to troubleshoot complex tooling challenges and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Provided hands-on guidance and technical input, helping the team achieve project milestones with precision and efficiency.

Logistics Coordinator (Part-time) at Tramper Technology South Africa (2021-01 – 2023-10)

• Managed import/export documentation for customer requirements
• Supported packaging and distribution during peak periods or operational bottlenecks
• Redesigned warehouse layout and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and improve efficiency

CNC Programmer/Machinist at Tramper Technology SA (2018-04 – 2023-10)

• Coordinated mechanical and electrical testing of machined components to ensure compliance with precision standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet tight manufacturing deadlines.
• Training of new employees.
• Milling and Turning experience, specialized in Turning. Mazak 4 and 5 axis.

Diploma in Operations Management – UNISA

Certificate in Project Management – Damelin College (2019)

High School Diploma – High School Strand (2016)