Ntosh Mhlahlo

Machine Operator with seven years' experience at GlaxoSmithKline, a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer. During my career with the organisation, I have proven to be reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn, I'm able to work well under pressure whist remaining focused, self-disciplined, flexible and adaptable to needs of situations. I'm ideally seeking to establish myself in a company where I can demonstrate my ability and capability, and ultimately progress to a senior management position.

Den Blanken Machine Operator - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

(2016-06 - 2023-06)

Den Blanken Machine Operator, responsible for operating the Den Blanken Machine. Responsible to produce products conforming to the required specification, operating within the GSK safety standard whilst producing safe quality product for the customer and consumers. Expected to perform and achieve individual set production target, whilst also support the team in delivering the team target for the wrappers packing area.

• Operated Den Blanken machine to achieve production targets against the production schedule including weight adjustments, changing of wrapper paper and typewriter rolls
• Performed minor adjustments to the Den Blanken machines e.g., set roll tension, clean pinchers, lubricate where necessary and set eye mark where applicable
• Striped machine and re-assemble during wet cleans
• Operated shrink wrapper and packed product into shippers when required
• Alerted setter or fitter to correct any machine problems timeously
• Filled powder into machine when required
• Processed product as per specified procedures and completed documentation as required
• Performed daily balance checks as per SOP
• Carried out in-process fill mass checks and completed documentation accordingly
• Complied with EHS SOP's
• Complied with regulations pertaining to dress code and safety equipment
• Participated in process improvement initiatives and projects
• Supported new ways of working as implemented through GPS
• Completed regular ZAP's & ZDP's and ensures workstation was 5S compliant
• Carried out other general and process-specific duties required by line management or relevant SOP's

General worker/ Machine operator - Bob Martin

Firefighter - Chevron Cape Town Refinery

Fish Packer - Sea Harvest

(2008-04 - 2011)

Grade 12 - Mangelengele Senior Secondary School

Short course - Computer Training - Creative Minds (2009 - 2009)