Fanie Munandi

Motivated and analytically driven Industrial Engineer with an Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7), a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, and 4+ years of hands-on experience applying industrial engineering principles across manufacturing and logistics environments. Proven ability to document and optimise end-to-end process flows, develop SOPs and work instructions, conduct time and motion studies, analyse data to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results. Experienced in quality control collaboration, supply chain and inventory management, safety compliance, and cross-functional team coordination.

Reduced plant waste from 18% to below 5% through structured Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. Proficient in MS Office, MS Visio, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Arena Simulation. Eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and ready to contribute from day one.

Available immediately — no notice period required.

Junior Industrial Engineer - Lindiwe Sanitary Pads - Johannesburg, GP

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

• Documented the entire process flow of product development, manufacturing, and distribution — creating detailed process maps, SOPs, and work instructions for multiple production departments.
• Analysed current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste sources — proposing and implementing solutions that streamlined workflows and improved productivity.
• Conducted time and motion studies across production lines to optimise resource allocation, minimise cycle times, and benchmark performance against best practices.
• Collaborated with quality assurance teams to develop and implement quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process — monitoring product quality data to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Assisted in supply chain management activities — coordinating material availability, optimising inventory levels, and supporting timely delivery of components to production lines.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations — conducting safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, production, procurement, and logistics teams to achieve organisational goals and support improvement projects.
• Built Advanced Excel and Power BI dashboards to monitor real-time production KPIs, quality metrics, and supply chain performance — supporting data-driven decision-making.

Machine Operator - Lindiwe Sanitary Pads - Johannesburg, GP

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

• Operated high-volume production machinery — gaining direct floor-level understanding of manufacturing processes, cycle times, quality output requirements, and operational constraints.
• Monitored production output and flagged quality or equipment issues proactively, contributing to continuous production flow and quality compliance.

Junior Storeman - Profibre Products - Isando, Kempton Park

(2024-07 - 2025-01)

• Managed full inventory lifecycle on Syspro ERP — coordinating procurement receiving, stock location management, and material issuing to four production departments to support uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Optimised inventory levels and lead times to ensure timely delivery of components and materials to production — maintaining 100% stock accuracy through regular auditing and ERP reconciliation.
• Identified and resolved a critical BOM data error causing two months of inventory imbalance — caught through systematic stock count analysis and corrected with an immediate control measure.
• Conducted stock takes and variance investigations — verifying physical stock against system records, checking stock condition, and reporting findings to management.
• Prepared structured inventory and supply chain performance reports, highlighting supply risks and recommending corrective actions to maintain production continuity.

Continuous Improvement Trainee - Transnet Engineering - Johannesburg, GP

(2022-01 - 2023-03)

• Applied Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to document, analyse, and optimise locomotive maintenance processes — reducing plant waste from 18% to below 5% with results embedded in the quality management system.
• Created detailed process maps, SOPs, and work instructions to standardise manufacturing and maintenance procedures across the workshop.
• Conducted time and method studies across 22 production jobs — benchmarking cycle times, identifying resource allocation inefficiencies, and generating prioritised improvement recommendations.
• Collaborated with quality assurance teams to monitor product and process quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions that improved quality compliance and reduced non-conformances.
• Supported supply chain activities — tracking material availability, coordinating with procurement, and optimising lead times to ensure components were available when needed.
• Participated in safety audits and risk assessments — identifying operational hazards and implementing control measures to ensure full health and safety compliance.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, production, and procurement teams to achieve departmental objectives and support improvement initiatives.

Industrial Engineering Intern - Resolution Circle - Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

(2021-01 - 2022-02)

• Gained hands-on internship experience in manufacturing and industrial environments — supporting process documentation, SOP development, and workflow standardisation across multiple operational areas.
• Collaborated closely with experienced engineers to support cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, and operational data management activities.

Advanced Diploma - Industrial Engineering - Vaal University of Technology (2023 - 2024)

Diploma - Industrial Engineering - Vaal University of Technology (2018 - 2022)