KOGILAN GOVENDER
About Me
Introduction:
Dear Recruiter,
I am applying for the position of “TEFL Teacher (English)”:
I am dynamic and results-driven professional committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and business objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments. Not afraid of change always learning and thrives to be the best. My work experience gained throughout my career will allow me to apply my knowledge in my future endeavours.
Qualification and skills:
- GTA Level 5 Diploma Teaching English Abroad (TEFL)
- National Diploma In Chemical Engineering
- Green Belt certified lean sigma
- Final year of studies for my Bachelor of Commerce In Financial Accounting (22 passed 8 modules left)
- SAP Trainer and Key User
- Writing and training production staff on “Standard Operating Procedures”
I would very much like to discuss opportunities with you. To schedule an interview, please call me at +27847543803 or SKYPE (ID: Kogilan Govender). The best time to reach me is between 8am and 4pm, but you can leave a voice message at any time, and I will return your call.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to talking with you.
Yours Sincerely
K Govender
Education
i to i (GATEHOUSE AWARDS)
GTA Level 5 Diploma Teaching English Abroad (TEFL)
June 2019
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma Chemical Engineering
March 2008
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting (final year of studies)
December 2020
i to i (GATEHOUSE AWARDS)
GTA Level 5 Diploma Teaching English Abroad (TEFL)
June 2019
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma Chemical Engineering
March 2008
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting (final year of studies)
December 2020
i to i (GATEHOUSE AWARDS)
GTA Level 5 Diploma Teaching English Abroad (TEFL)
June 2019
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma Chemical Engineering
March 2008
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting Science in Financial Accounting (final year of studies)
December 2020
Experiences
Production Planner
Prominent Paints PPG Group
May 2016 to March 2018
Roles and Responsibilities: • Work with Manager to plan and coordinate production schedules • Review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints • Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner. • Develop weekly production status reports for Manager • Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery • Ensure that materials and equipment are prearranged for production • Coordinate with Manager to develop and execute production plan. • Work with Managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance • Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives • Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashion • Coordinate with production, purchasing and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters • Raw material requirements to procurement to avoid any shortages • Generate production reports to Managers for critical decision making purposes • Communicate schedule adherence on a weekly basis to all stakeholders • Responsible for production schedule for the site • Draw up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders • Analyse production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, • Plan sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance to production • Confer with department’s Team Leaders to determine status of manufacturing orders
Production Team Leader
Prominent Paints PPG Group
April 2018 to March 2019
This position is responsible for the safety and productivity of all production employees (28 employees) staffed on the designated shift for the PVA plant. The Team Leader position is accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters and for participation in both the hiring and performance management processes. • Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned • Enforce all safety and processing procedures are adhered to • Enable effective communications between management and operators • Train new employees and coach existing employees • Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol • Investigate and report all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance) • Manufacture and pack products as necessary • Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas • Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates • manage and measure day to day work of his team, to deliver agreed operation KPIs in terms of costs, quality, customer service, safety and hygiene, and routine PM tasks • To make assignments and monitor progress, co-ordinate training, and develop associates in their area of responsibility • To conduct PDPs for his team and to ensure disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and policies • To promote and drive LEAN and continuous improvement culture within his team , and to lead implementing continuous improvement activities that address safety, quality, and efficiency in his production line / area • To provide clear communication and to be a first point of contact to his team. • To work closely with other support resources out of his area, particularly Quality Control, safety, planning and maintenance to ensure consistent product quality, productivity and safety • To lead and own the morning daily meeting with his team • To develop a problem solving and failure root cause analysis approach within his team • To ensure that all equipment and machinery is operational and in good working order • Responsible to implement and update all SOP’s for site including training of staff
Production Planner/Scheduler
CLARIANT SOUTH AFRICA
February 2009 to April 2014
The position is a cross-functional position working with production, quality, procurement, logistics and sales to plan and prepare production schedules, opens, maintains, (dates, quantities), and closes process orders and is responsible for monthly reporting. The objective of the job is to plan and prepare production schedules and also to ensure accurate product costing and monitoring the cost of production. Roles and Responsibilities: • Responsible for production schedule for the site • Draw up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders • SAP master data management • Create and maintain new inventory codes • Creation and maintenance of new BOM’s and Routings on SAP • Budgeting inputs regarding utilities cycle times, capacities, hours, raw material costs, routings and BOM. • Assist with controlling of inventories • Manage clearance of process orders • Keep capacity information for long-term planning up to date • Calculation of raw materials needed per order • Co-ordinate with warehouse ensuring data compliance between SAP and floor stock • Raw material availability and required plan (MRP) updated with forecast changes • Ensure stock movements schedules are updated • Assist with monthly stock takes with planned stock reconciliation meetings • Analyse production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, • Plan sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance to production • Confer with department’s Team Leaders to determine status of manufacturing orders • Co-ordinate inventory, cycle counts and adjustments with Production Manager • Prepare production reports, lists of required materials, tools and equipment Key Achievements: • Project leader on a Green Belt project to optimise the Sasol gas usage on the boilers and calciners on a certain section of the plant which resulted in a savings of ZAR 1,500,000 • Increased the accuracy of the inventory from 45% in 2009 to 98% in 2014. • Planning and scheduling accuracy achieved OTIF at higher than 98% compared to KPI of 95% • Key user responsibilities for the MM, PP and APO modules in SAP for two roll out projects for SAP implementation one in 2009 from R3 to ECC6 and one in 2013 from ECC6 to SAP Wins
Production Planner/Scheduler
CLARIANT SASOL CATALYST
May 2014 to April 2016
• Work with Manager to plan and coordinate production schedules • Review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints • Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner. • Develop weekly production status reports for Manager • Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery • Ensure that materials and equipment are prearranged for production • Coordinate with Manager to develop and execute production plan. • Work with Managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance • Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives • Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashion • Coordinate with production, purchasing and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters • Order and stock adequate materials to avoid any shortages • Generate production reports to Managers for critical decision making purposes • Communicate schedule adherence on a weekly basis to all stakeholders • Responsible for production schedule for the site • Draw up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders • SAP master data management • Create and maintain new inventory codes • Creation and maintenance of new BOM’s and Routings on SAP • Budgeting inputs regarding utilities cycle times, capacities, hours, raw material costs, routings and BOM. • Assist with controlling of inventories • Manage clearance of process orders • Keep capacity information for long-term planning up to date • Calculation of raw materials needed per order • Co-ordinate with warehouse ensuring data compliance between SAP and floor stock • Raw material availability and required plan (MRP) updated with forecast changes • Ensure stock movements schedules are updated • Assist with monthly stock takes with planned stock reconciliation meetings • Analyse production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, • Plan sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance to production • Confer with department’s Team Leaders to determine status of manufacturing orders • Co-ordinate inventory, cycle counts and adjustments with Production Manager • Prepare production reports, lists of required materials, tools and equipment Key Achievements: • Project leader on a Green Belt project to optimise the supply and demand of raw materials to site for production which resulted in a NWC savings of ZAR 1,000,000 • Key user responsibilities for SAP SD to ensure the successful rollout for a new invoicing process to affiliates • Ensured that EVP variance for production was reduced from ZAR 16,000,000 unfavourable in 2014 to ZAR 584,000 favourable in 2015 by ensuring accuracy of BOM’s and routings in SAP and configuration.
Process Specialist
SUD CHEMIE ZEOLITES
February 2007 to January 2009
The position was a support function to production. Roles and Responsibilities: • Providing management and support to up to 68 members of staff and motivating them towards the achievement of optimum service delivery standards to facilitate customer satisfaction and maximum revenue generation • Optimise the zeolites manufacturing process and implement continuous improvement initiatives • Conduct feasibility studies on alternative processing technologies and make recommendations in the form of technical • Assist with industry benchmarking studies and with project recommendations in the form of reports • Provide professional and timeous assistance to production department in the day to day running of the plant • Conduct plant audits and recommend corrective actions on any deviations • Provide assistance during plant trials • Support projects/capital projects • Assist with commission and hand over total project package to the production department
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
KODAK MANUFACTURING
January 2002 to January 2007
• Maintaining quality-assurance processes • Testing products to ensure that products comply with quality standards • Recording and analysing results data during product development and manufacturing • Troubleshooting in production when quality standards are not adhered to
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