Marlon Minnis

Marlon is a professional with extensive production, manufacturing and quality management experience within the printing and labelling industry and a demonstrated ability to drive productivity and profitability to meet business objectives. An individual who has successfully executed bespoke quality and production strategies, in addition to, implementing superior production management initiatives that have improved business and operational success. A professional with a demonstrated record of accomplishments overseeing operations, successfully developing processes that maximise stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity of projects.

He has established superior standards and policies for effective quality and production control and the execution of operating procedures. An individual with exceptional organisational and communication skills and a proven ability to complete multiphase projects, effectively building influential relationships across multiple divisions, leading teams, and collaborating stakeholders to meet objectives. Marlon is a leader who thrives on training and mentoring his team to achieve department goals.

He aims to maximise his expertise by utilising his experience to add value within a reputable organisation. Someone who is very hands on with all operations.

Factory Floor Manager - Eco-Catalytic Recycling PTY(LTD) - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2023-06 - 2026-04)

• Managing the Factory – floor, finishing, despatch and converting
• Implementing and Managing Systems and Procedures
• Managing the Human Resources of the Factory
• Handling Local and International Procurement of Raw Materials
• Managing the Quality system within the factory
• Control and Management of the Machine Maintenance
• Promoting a proactive safety culture, enforce regulations, and ensure high-quality, defect-free materials
• Managing the health and safety and other business imposed compliance
• Responsibility for the Buildings and Security
• Manage the factory with control manufacturing

Clothing Production Manager - Kwinsports PTY(LTD) - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2023-01 - 2023-04)

The role required for the product planning and execution throughout the fashion product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritising order and customer requirements for the client company, defining the product vision of the fashion brand, and working closely with the sewing line, sales & marketing, and design to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

• Overseen the entire development and production process of the company's clothing line
• Ensured that all garments made support the company's overall image, strategy and goals
• Controlling and directing the process of the clothing line from start to finish (Design, Print, transfer, cutting, sewing and finishing departments)
• Ensured that high standards of quality are met in garment manufacturing and that clothes are supplied on time and within cost constraints
• Watched and reviewed commercial trends to determine the best methods to make the product or service marketable or profitable to the market
• Involved in work-study, production, cutting, quality control, administration, management, marketing and distribution
• Thorough knowledge of the processes, techniques and skills required in clothing manufacturing
• Strong managerial skills pushed forward combined with experience managing a sewing line
• Able to recommend new ways to improve existing systems and sewing techniques and production processes
• Managed production schedules in a fast-paced environment
• Possessed good judgement and business sense especially in the clothing line
• Managed multiple customer orders, across a range of products and timescales, in a professional manner
• Gave a strong record of success within fashion or textiles at Kwinsports
• Technical skills in the (sewing, cutting and finishing department) with adding improvements on all WIP orders

Production Manager Night Shift - Amrod Corporate Solutions - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2019-07 - 2022-03)

Strategically support the senior management team and ensure efficient and timely production of services, within budget and to industry standard. Spearhead the planning and control of organisational needs and streamlining processes for operational effectiveness.

• Increased productivity by 37.8% through the successful integration of established procedures that enhance the production and efficiency of the department
• Decreased quality rejection by 3.1% by implementing, overseeing, and controlling the production schedule ensuring quality processes are followed
• Improved staff morale and decreased absenteeism by spearheading and regulating staffing needs to ensure optimum staffing levels are supporting business demands
• Analyze production, quality control and budgetary outcome of projects
• Implement cost control programs or procedures
• Collaborate with management for preparation of shift schedules
• Integrate all internal policies and procedures in association with varying protocols for restoration work
• Audit and implement policies, procedures and production levels including warehousing
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between departments for job completion
• Develop and manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business transactions
• Monitor and schedule orientation and training for new and existing employees in conjunction with Health and Safety

Quality Assurance and Printing Production Manager - Mykas Plastics - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2017-03 - 2019-03)

Spearhead the development and integration of the Mykas Plastics quality and production strategies ensuring alignment to organisational objectives. Establish innovative roll out plans for projects, integrating quality training methodologies within all production and technical training functions.

• Determine, negotiate, and agree quality procedures, standards, and specifications
• Specify quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers as well as investigating and setting standards for quality and health and safety
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level
• Work with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems, and procedures
• Identify training needs, drive change, performance optimisation and quality improvement
• Direct objectives to maximise profitability
• Record, analyse and distribute statistical information
• Monitor performance and lead technical or laboratory staff

Head Production Manager, Labelling - Boxmore Speciality Plastics - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2001-06 - 2016-09)

Champion reliable and efficient production and manufacturing processes. Establish and integrate production strategies that ensure optimal planning and organizing production schedules as well as assessing project and resource requirements.

• Managed daily operations for production activities and a contingent of 34 production staff
• Planned and strategized production in line with business profit goals, adhering to budgetary constrictions
• Drove optimal client satisfaction and quality service by streamlining communication with employees and making sure they understand what is expected of them
• Planned and scheduled personnel and equipment to reduce bottlenecks and problems through effective leadership of the Production Team
• Met production and quality goals, maintained optimal staff productivity
• Ensured a high level of quality standards and led the development of staff
• Reported to the Operations Manager, and worked collaboratively with the Quality Department, the Sales Department and maintenance personnel in terms of changes and schedules
• Collected and analysed information from Team Leaders, Quality Controller, and technicians regarding machine-related and quality problems within the plant

Senior Labelling Setter - Boxmore Speciality Plastics - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

Night Shift Supervisor - Boxmore Speciality Plastics - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2006-01 - 2009-12)

Printing Setter - Boxmore Speciality Plastics - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2001-01 - 2006-12)

Senior Certificate - Matric - Haythorne Secondary School (1998-01)

Certificate - Production Management - Damelin (2012-01)

Certificate - Industrial Relations - Boxmore In-House Training (2015-01)