Stanton Munsami

A results-driven engineering and operations leader with extensive experience in the FMCG, flexo printing, and packaging industries. A GMR 2(1) appointee, with a proven track record in engineering management, maintenance optimization, and project execution. Expertise spans process improvement, equipment reliability, and converting solutions for labels and shrink sleeves.

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.

Trade-Tested Electromechanician in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering – SASA (Shukela Training Centre)

Service Engineering Training in Engineering – Windmoeller and Holscher training academy