Desmond Kroates
Production Team leader
Talent
PretoriaMember since April 20, 2026
Reading and Interpretation of Engineering drawingsAudits on Operating and Safety works instructionsCost saving on consumables and minimize rejectsManaging work unit performance to achieve targetsApplying 5's principles to keep workplace neat and tidyMotivating individuals and teamPromote safety in the work placeControl shift patternManage overtimeManage and control consumablesDevelop improved methods of manufacturingEnsure compliance with the quality policies and proceduresControlling and managing the painting processesMaintain record of actual paint consumptionFacilitate continuous improvementControl variable costsControl labour costsGathering, analyze and reporting of production informationCollating and recording daily production figures on pre-designed excel spreadsheApplying management principles and practices within specific area of responsibilPromoting ethical behavior in the workplaceTIG welding
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Reading and Interpretation of Engineering drawingsAudits on Operating and Safety works instructionsCost saving on consumables and minimize rejectsManaging work unit performance to achieve targetsApplying 5's principles to keep workplace neat and tidy
About
Steel manufacturing
Experience
Production Team leader - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2024-04 - 2024-12)
Steel manufacturing
- Control shift pattern
- Replacements for absenteeism
- Motivating individuals and team
- Promote safety in the work place
- Reading and Interpretation of Engineering drawings
- Audits on Operating and Safety works instructions
- Regular checks on machinery
- Cost saving on consumables and minimize rejects
- Managing work unit performance to achieve targets
- Promoting ethical behaviour in the work place
- Quality checks on all stainless and mild steel welding
- Applying 5's principles to keep workplace neat and tidy
- Discipline when required
- Manage overtime
- Manage and control consumables
Paint shop / Pour foam Manager - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2018-07 - 2023-11)
Steel manufacturing
- Achieve production plan
- Keep subordinates informed of operational requirements
- Develop improved methods of manufacturing to improve processes and to reduce costs
- Attend relevant meetings on prospective new product inquiries / launches
- Ensure compliance with the quality policies and procedures
- Ensure performance meet quality standards
- Maintain record of actual paint consumption
- Controlling and managing the painting processes
- Responsible for cost and quality of paint
- Implement various tools for continuous monitoring status of rework / rejection, action accordingly on most sensitive part. Etc. and testing the paint samples available
Shift Superintendent - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2011-01 - 2017-12)
Steel manufacturing
- Achieve production plan
- Keep subordinates informed of operational requirements
- Develop improved methods of manufacturing to improve processes and to reduce costs
- Ensure compliance with the quality policies and procedures
- Ensure performance is according to quality standards
- Facilitate continuous improvement
- Maintain discipline
- Control variable costs
- Control labour costs
- Ensure cost saving wherever possible
- Adhere to safety standards
- Ensure continuous improvement with regards to safety
Production Supervisor - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2008-01 - 2011-12)
Steel manufacturing
- Gathering, analyze and reporting of production information
- Comply with organizational standards, quality standards and Safety and Health standards
- Motivating individuals and team
- Quality checks on all stainless and mild steel welding
- Audits on Operating and Safety works instructions
- Reading and interpreting of engineering drawings
- Applying 5's principles to keep workplace neat and tidy
- Discipline when required
- Manage overtime
- Manage and control consumables
- Cost saving on consumables and minimize rejects
- Collating and recording daily production figures on pre-designed excel spreadsheets
- Applying management principles and practices within specific area of responsibility
- Managing work unit performance to achieve targets
- Promoting ethical behavior in the workplace
Team Leader - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2005-01 - 2008-12)
Steel manufacturing
- Gathering, analyze and reporting of production information
- Comply with organizational standards, quality standards and Safety and Health standards
- Motivating individuals and team
- Collating and recording daily production figures on pre-designed excel spreadsheets
- Applying management principles and practices within specific area of responsibility
- Managing work unit performance to achieve targets
- Promoting ethical behavior in the workplace
Production fabricator - Welfit Oddy (Pty) Ltd
(2001-01 - 2005-12)
Includes SAF and TIG welding
Education
National Diploma - Operations Management - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2014-01 - 2016-12)
Matric - Bertram S.S School (1992-12)
Skills
Production Team leader
