Zamani Bhulose

Production Supervisor with 8 years leadership experience and over 12 years experience across manufacturing, engineering workshop and wood machining environments. Experienced in production planning, OEE improvement, FMEA, root cause analysis, team leadership, quality systems and continuous improvement. With proven track record of reducing downtime, productivity and leading team of over 40 employees while maintaining safety, discipline and quality standards.

Production Supervisor at Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (2015-07 – 2024-03)

Promoted from a Technician based on technical performance and leadership capability.

• Planned, scheduled daily production activities to meet customer demand and delivery targets which made the Team to achieve 100% delivery to the customer (Zero SSN).
• Monitored and reported key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, downtime, scrap rates, productivity, and absenteeism which improved efficiency by 35%.
• Participated in cross-functional FMEA activities and implemented Control Plan requirements to reduce defects, Scrap by 25% and improve process capability.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on line balancing and changeover optimization, reducing machine downtime by approximately 30%.
• Ensured full compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949, and OHSAS 18001, maintaining audit readiness and maintained 100% audit pass rate & certification.
• Conducted disciplinary hearings, managed employee grievances, engaged with union representatives and ensured compliance with company policies, collective agreements, and labour legislation.

Workshop Technician at Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (2013-07 – 2015-07)

• Assisted maintenance teams with identifying and resolving machine and equipment faults to reduce production downtime from 40% to below 25%.
• Performed workshop maintenance support on tools, machinery, and fabrication equipment to ensure operational reliability which increased OEE by 27%.
• Worked with technicians and operators to troubleshoot mechanical problems and implement practical repair solutions kept the downtime below 30%.
• Fabricated and assembled jigs and workshop components using lathe machines, milling machines, band saws, grinders, and hand tools.

Wood Machining Practical Training at Pine Timber Board Express (2025-11 – Present)

• Assisting with Producing skirting, cover strips, PAR, ceiling cornices, and tongue-and-groove flooring using 4 Side, 5 cutter molder (Meranti, Pine, White Oak, Balu material)
• Processing customer orders according to specifications and cutting lists.
• Assisting with cutting, profiling, material handling, and production support activities.
• Exposure to woodworking machinery including: Beam saw, Edge bander, 4 side molder, panel saw, radial arm saw, spindle molder, and horizontal band re-saw.

Wood Machining & Cupboard Making in Wood Machining – Furntech Organization (2025-09)

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Durban University of Technology (2015)

Grade 12 (Matric) – Glen Hills Secondary School (2007)