Group Applications Engineering Manager at All4Labels (2025-01 – Present)
- Lead a diverse multidisciplinary team across Engineering, Technical, Quality, Safety and Field Service functions.
- Responsible for Engineering, Quality Department, Safety Department, Technical Department, and customer technical engagement.
- Manage technical field services and support customer sites to restore confidence in the brand through measurable results.
- Oversee plant visitors, audits, and customer technical engagements.
- Control engineering expenditure and reliability strategy.
- Managed an annual engineering budget of approximately R20 million and delivered cost savings of R5 million within the first year through optimization, vendor strategy, and maintenance improvements.
- Strengthened safety culture and compliance across departments through leadership engagement and structured safety initiatives.
- Reduced quality complaints through structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation.
- Introduced World Class Manufacturing (WCM) improvement steps to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Engage directly with customers to resolve technical challenges, improve product performance, and strengthen customer relationships.
Founder & Engineering Consultant at Eltech Technologies (2024-01 – Present)
- Lead 24/7 maintenance and technical support for clients in the printing and packaging industry.
- Execute turnkey projects, including installation, commissioning, and training for new equipment.
- Provide expertise in shrink sleeve seaming, stretch sealing, slitting, and rewinding to optimize production.
- Work directly with customers and their clients to resolve product issues, prevent claims, and reduce scrap.
- Implement preventative maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability.
Process & Packaging Engineering Head at National Brands Limited (2021-01 – Present)
- Managed a team of 20 artisans, electricians, and fitters, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Developed and implemented an asset tree and planned maintenance strategy.
- Successfully reduced equipment breakdowns by 22% over three years.
- Delivered an OEE of 82.6% through process optimization and equipment reliability improvements.
- Controlled a maintenance budget of R900,000 per month while maintaining high operational efficiency.
- Provided 24/7 standby support to ensure continuous production.
Project Manager → Workshop Manager & GMR2:1 at Windmöller & Hölscher / Constantia Flexibles (2019-01 – 2021-12)
- Completed an intensive Miraflex maintenance program in Germany.
- Managed engineering projects for Constantia Flexibles, overseeing installations and optimizations.
- Promoted to Workshop Manager for the Gillitts Road Labels Division, leading a team of 12 artisans.
- Ensured quality control and field service excellence, providing technical and application support.
- Developed innovative solutions to save and salvage labels, reducing write-offs and improving profitability.
Workshop Foreman at Multi-Color Corporation International Labels
- Led a team of mechanical fitters, electricians, and boilermakers.
- Maintained and repaired flexo printing presses, cutting, rewinding, and sealing machines.
- Supervised all contractors working on-site and oversaw equipment installations.
Senior Artisan & Apprentice at Vitafoam S.A Steinhoff Holdings
- Conducted breakdown repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for improved machine efficiency.
- Managed installations of new machinery, pumps, and motors.
Fitter & Turner at Mend Engineering & Piling
- Conducted customers on-site machine repairs and maintenance under my portfolio.
- Specialized in general turning, machining, and fault diagnostics.
Fitter & Turner at R.C.L Machine Tools
- Repaired and refurbished precision machines such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders.
- Conducted fault diagnostics and ensured efficient operation of machinery.
