Lindani Mtolo

I am a hard-working and dedicated professional that possess great industry knowledge particularly in Manufacturing and Automotive Industry. I have an excellent work ethic. I have shared my expertise with a lot of industry professionals from whom the company always received very positive feedback and always interested in learning more to become better/more competent. I have lot to offer to any organization that I will work for.

Manufacturing manager

Strategy and Development

• Roll-out the production vision by using and improving the current management and communication tools in the assigned section or shift.
• Enhance procedures to aid and improve operational performance, especially with efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities
• Increase the manufacturing operational effectiveness, improve on project delivery and manage/implement improvement plans, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles 

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements 
• Review departmental KPIs and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Monitor the completion of tasks and record on appropriate systems
• Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware 
• Manage the development of department employees
• Ensure compliance to all IR and HR systems, policies
• Manage the performance of departmental staff, including the mentoring, coaching and evaluation thereof

• Plan and control operational and capital budgets 

• Section operation planning for JIT processes in Sewing, cutting and headrest.
• Manage Production daily activities. 
• Report on target achievement and identify further actions as required 
• Effectively delegate any issues to be resolved on each shift
• Ensure management of systems and equipment data storage and maintain high levels of standards and accuracy
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions 
• Produce written reports and make presentations 
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization 
• Key performance impact 
• Develop, implement and manage indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility 
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department 
• Travel locally and abroad should the need arise

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Liaise and communicate with other departments within TBSA
• Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained 
• Support encourage and develop team and take ownership for team cohesion 
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere 

Qualification : B-Tech Mechanical Engineering.