Frederick Burger

Dynamic and highly accomplished Production Manager with over 14 years of leadership experience in large-scale Oil & Gas and Chemical manufacturing environments. Expert in driving operational excellence across production, supply chain, procurement, and inventory functions. Proven ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance, strengthen supplier relationships, and implement cost-effective sourcing strategies that support uninterrupted production flow.

Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, enhancing warehouse and silo operations, improving quality standards, and executing data-driven process improvements. Recognized for a proactive, analytical, and safety-focused approach that consistently delivers measurable gains in efficiency, cost reduction, and operational reliability while supporting long-term organizational growth.

Production Manager at SASOL SECUNDA POLYMER HANDLING (PTY) LTD (2021-12 – 2025-04)

• Directed daily operations for 100+ personnel in a multi-line production environment.
• Implemented cost reduction strategies and streamlined workflows.
• Oversaw stock and inventory management, including forecasting, reconciliations, and ERP system updates.
• Led production planning and silo management to align schedules with customer demand.
• Drove production quality improvements in warehouse operations and ensured compliance with ISO 9001.
• Optimized loading operations and control to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Implemented waste management initiatives to reduce costs and environmental impact.
• Prepared monthly production budgets and reported on cost-saving measures.
• Achieved 15% efficiency increase while maintaining a zero-incident record.

Production Supervisor at SASOL SECUNDA POLYMER HANDLING (PTY) LTD (2012-11 – 2021-12)

• Managed production and maintenance activities while ensuring safety standards.
• Oversaw stock levels, silo operations, and warehouse quality control.
• Designed training programs that improved team productivity by 20%.
• Reduced plant downtime by 25% through proactive equipment management.

Production Supervisor at ALFRED TALKE LOGISTIC SERVICES (2011-04 – 2012-11)

• Oversaw container yard logistics and production operations.
• Conducted safety audits and investigations, reducing incidents by 30%.
• Improved yard efficiency by 18% through strategic coordination.

Production Operator at SASOL POLYMERS (2007-08 – 2011-04)

• Managed chemical plant operations, startup/shutdown procedures, and safety compliance.
• Consistently exceeded production targets; multiple "Employee of the Month" awards.
• Conducted inspections, audits, and preventative maintenance.

Supervisor / Trade at CJB ELECTRICAL (2003-01 – 2007-09)

• Electrical installations on new buildings.
• Reading off building plans to layout the areas for wiring.
• Fault finding.
• Supervising and assisting all work to complete the work assigned for the day.
• DB wiring and fault finding.
• Learning all electrical installations to complete my trade.

Supervisor at CHANDRE CONSTRUCTION (2001-01 – 2002-12)

• Layout and reading off building plans.
• Supervising all building work.
• Quantity surveying, keeping records of all materials and pricing.
• Building quality finishes from paving to painting.
• Employee time keeping.
• Insurance companies work assigned for water leaks, geyser replacements and more.
• Arranging the material needed to complete the work.
• Arranging with plumbers and electricians when needed to complete work, assigned to either department.
• Working out quotations for insurance work.
• Supervising all quality and sorting issues during the day.

Matriculated – Oosterland High School (2000)