Sizwe Mlombo

Leadership: management of all packaging related activities for a R3+ billion business which includes pack design, artwork, prototype development of packaging materials (i.e. PET bottles, flexibles, laminates, corrugates, rigids). Collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver new product innovations. on Rama & Flora brands & Food solutions projects – Training & Mentor new Packaging technologist.

Innovation: Successfully led numerous innovation/renovation projects on the various spread's brands including 3rd Party projects in Clover, Kelpack & Upfields.

Savings and value creation: Led implementation of R6 million savings projects in 2024 on PP tubs. ideation and implementation of R 2 million savings on Corrugates in F-2022. Worked with sourcing/procurement to deliver savings through RFQ of R7 million on corrugates & tubs.

Assistant Packaging Manager at Siqalo Foods (Pty) Ltd (2016 – Present)

• Leadership: management of all packaging related activities for a R3+ billion business which includes pack design, artwork, prototype development of packaging materials (i.e. PET bottles, flexibles, laminates, corrugates, rigids). Collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver new product innovations. on Rama & Flora brands & Food solutions projects – Training & Mentor new Packaging technologist.
• Innovation: Successfully led numerous innovation/renovation projects on the various spread's brands including 3rd Party projects in Clover, Kelpack & Upfields.
• Savings and value creation: Led implementation of R6 million savings projects in 2024 on PP tubs. ideation and implementation of R 2 million savings on Corrugates in F-2022. Worked with sourcing/procurement to deliver savings through RFQ of R7 million on corrugates & tubs.
• Sustainability: Led sustainability projects to reduce packaging carbon footprint and including recycled content on rigid PET (35%) & CC (16%) packaging. Developed a 3–5-year sustainability roadmap. Supported the Development of packaging tonnage tracker for EPR levies & PRO's
• Operations: Proactive risk assessment and management on projects, building and Updating BOMS on SAP, involved in Artwork approvals and creating & updating all packaging specs. Drive 3rd party innovations, implement technical changes required and ensure excellent working relationship with our 3rd manufacturing & co-packing partners. Lead resilience projects to ensure there is dual supply of high-risk pack materials and localising supply to reduce lead-times. Support Quality on Nonconformance in RCA's, NCR's

Process & Quality Technologist at Dulux Paints (Pty) Ltd (2012 – 2016-05)

• Continuous improvement projects on the production & effluent plants.
• Lead CAPEX projects to improve efficiencies & reduce waste
• Lab Analysis and ensuring Quality Conformance & productivity
• Manage the plant maintenance schedule & raise job cards.
• Safety Officer- Attend safety meetings & conduct plant Audits and EIA
• Solving technical problems during Troubleshooting
• Compiling Project, safety, and environmental reports
• RCA during troubleshooting.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Chemical – Durban University of technology (2011)

Grade 12 Matric – Panorama Combined School (2006)