Orlando Maart

I have 18 years experience in the field of Operations and production management of which almost half of those years were in capacities from Supervisor up to Business Manager. Daily duties consisted of managing a team of supporting managers and sub-ordinates effectively to ensure smooth operations that resulted in all deliverables met consistently. Part of my duties included stakeholder engagement from a supplier to customer level reporting on deliverables, schedules, prospective new work of which direct discussions included other aspects such as Quality, Safety, Flexibility as needed driven by demand and all general concerns any customer or supplier might have had.

I pride myself with the standard maintained in terms of customer relations, employee satisfaction and the positive impact the Business has had in the overall performance of Transnet in general. All audits and certification applications returned positive results of which, at the time of my departure, no major findings remained opened, all relevant certifications and legislative requirements were met, and the business had no pending labor disputes or any sort of negativity from an employee's point of view. Although I have severed myself professionally from my previous employer, I have done so amicably, have fulfilled my obligatory notice and performed necessary handovers to ensure Business continuity.

The reason for departure was purely personal of nature as well as an element and opportunity of growth that presented itself at the time. I am, however, immediately available should my application be successful.

Factory Manager at Starpops Manufacturing (Present)

Managing the entire business unit in Louis Trichardt, including managing a team of 53 employees including their supervisors. The business runs 2 shifts 24/6 and as the Factory manager i am responsible for scheduling of manufactured stock to customers and the depots.

Associate in training at BMW SA (2025-08 – 2025-11)

Due to me not having automotive experience or background. I was in training to be considered for a supervisor role after following a training program. Reason for leaving: The opportunity at Starpops as a Factory manager

Business Manager at Transnet Railway Company (2019-07 – 2023-08)

Same responsibilities as above, lateral move as required by Transnet to revive Koedoespoort Foundry.

Business Manager at Transnet Railway Company (2018-07 – 2019-06)

• Manage a local business to efficiently and effectively achieve all targets set in line with a set budget
• Manage a team of managers that are responsible for the various departments
• Formalise annual budgets derived from the various demands as stated by customers, supported by a 5-year forecast budget inclusive of all aspects like Capex, material and maintenance
• Formalise monthly breakdowns(reports) of the annual budget progressively to monitor actual performance
• Manage the development of all employees within the business
• Manage any submission for deviations, like overtime, extra staff, Etc.
• Ensure all adherence to specified standards
• Manage suppliers when on-site, part of panel that develops small businesses to be potential providers, assist with specifications etc.

Acting Business Manager (Foundry Business) at Transnet Engineering (2016-03 – 2018-06)

Operations Manager (Foundry Business) at Transnet Engineering (2015-01 – 2016-04)

• Manage a team of Supervisors and their subordinates
• Formalise production plans from annual budgets
• Formalise capacity plan to support monthly production plans
• Chair Quality, Safety and Production meetings, overseeing successful execution of all programs
• Manage development of all sub-ordinates
• Managing adherence to all required standards.

First line Manager (Wheels Business) at Transnet Engineering (2011-11 – 2014-12)

• Supervise artisans and their assistants
• Capturing and monitoring of attendance
• Ordering of material to support production plans
• Manage breakdowns of machines
• Schedule training of personnel.

Acting Operations Manager (Wheels Business) at Transnet Engineering (2012-07 – 2014-07)

• Manage a team of Supervisors and their subordinates
• Formalise production plans from annual budgets
• Formalise capacity plan to support monthly production plans
• Chair Quality, Safety and Production meetings, overseeing successful execution of all programs
• Manage development of all sub-ordinates
• Managing adherence to all required standards.

Quality Controller (Machining) at Transnet Engineering (2010-05 – 2011-10)

• Incoming inspection of all raw material
• First off, in-line and final inspection of all production runs
• Maintenance of calibration of all relevant gauges.

Toolmaker artisan (Tool room) at Transnet Engineering (2005-04 – 2010-04)

• Design and manufacturing of various welding and assembly jigs and fixtures
• Manufacturing and maintenance of tool dies and set-up of press
• Milling and turning of various components according to specification.

Acting First Line Manager (Tool room) at Transnet Engineering (2008-03 – 2009-06)

• Supervise Toolmaker artisans and their assistants
• Capturing and monitoring of attendance
• Ordering of material to support production plans.

SBS tool making apprentice at Transnet Engineering (2001-11 – 2005-03)

Post graduate diploma in Business Management in Business Management – Regenysis Business School (2020 – 2020)

Production and Operations Management in Operations Management – Nelson Mandela University (2012 – 2012)

Rail Engineering in Engineering – Transnet Engineering (2005 – 2005)

Grade 12 – Uitenhage High School (2000 – 2000)