NQOBILE INNOCENTIA KUBEKA

136 Talavera Estate, Craigavon, Fourways ·|0715430406|9110030615080

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I am a hard-working Individual with intense knowledge in different sectors such as Warehousing,

Automotive, Manufacturing, Foundry and Mining. I want to pursue a challenging employment
opportunity in an organization that supports and encourages development, professional growth, and
leadership within a multi-dimensional, performance-oriented career.

EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2021 – PRESENT
SENIOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT CONSULTANT, ANGLO-PLATINUM (TUMELA
MINE, THABAZIMBI, LIMPOPO)
 Plan and oversee larger-scale project workstreams.
 Manage the project team: Identify and quantify opportunities and issues through
analysis of the client's business environment.
 Lead project-related investigations and task delivery.
 Integrate project progress and take corrective action to keep plans on track,
considering new challenges in the environment.
 Lead project teams through demonstrating understanding of project teams’ roles,
responsibilities, constraints and the required support.
 Develop and maintain effective relationships and grow trust with clients.
 Proactively anticipate client's needs while remaining objective.
 Acts promptly to ensure the client's requests and problems are addressed.
 Ensure that all communication with the client is clear, accurate and meaningful, and
conducted in a professional manner.
 Promote and maintain an intentional and proactive approach to change.
 Develop and apply knowledge of change management principles.
 Enable practical improvements that influence the internal and external environment.
 Apply the necessary skills and behaviours needed for change activities.
 Promote and apply people-centric practices within teams which help facilitate a
positive working environment.
 Promote and maintain a positive outlook at work and work productively in a
pressurized environment.
 Implement a Supervisory Development Programme and coach supervisors.
MARCH 2020 – JANUARY 2021
SENIOR OPERATIONS READINESS CONSULTANT, ANGLO-AMERICAN
(KOLOMELA MINE, NORTHERN CAPE)
 Delivery of the Operational Readiness plan for the Processing facility and Engineering
 Execute the Operational Readiness activities for Processing and Engineering within
the approved budget.
 Execute the Operational Readiness activities within the approved project
schedule, achieving all critical intermediate milestones.
 Lead the interface with Engineering and Processing managers in the development
and delivery of the specific Operational Readiness elements
 Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures, and workforce competence to achieve
legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an
environmentally sustainable manner.
 Project Management: Facilitate, lead and/or mentor clients and teams in a
dynamic environment to manage and execute project controls, risk management,
quality assurance and document management processes.
 Actively lead and manage client engagements and business development activities.
 Support effective communication and alignment between key stakeholders.
 Compile Operations readiness Project execution plans and End-user-operational-
requirement documentation
 Ensuring that the technical design is appropriate for the
operating environment.

SEPTEMBER 2019 – DECEMBER 2019

PROJECT MANAGER, METSO MINERALS (NORTH OF DURBAN, KZN)
 Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant
stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
 Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
 Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
 Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements
of each project.
 Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
using appropriate verification techniques.
JANUARY 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2019
FOCUSED IMPROVEMENT & PROJECT MANAGER, METSO MINERALS (NORTH OF
DURBAN, KZN)
 Leads the operational transition to TPM by ensuring capability development,
coordinating pillar effort, and ensuring pillar leader alignment.
 Coaches on pillar progress, identifies gaps, and assists with training or education
as needed.
 Champion continuous improvement activities across engineering, production,
quality, and maintenance.
 Continuous training of production workers in process to insure understanding and
the relationship to quality and cost. Establish procedures, guidelines, and instructions
for foundry setup. Involvement in Kaizen events and six sigma projects.
 Ensure that the improvement projects deliver the as-sold solution, remains
within baselined budget, and are delivered on time, while achieving quality
criteria and maintaining client satisfaction.

JANUARY 2018 – DECEMBER 2018

LEAN MANAGER, METSO MINERALS (NORTH OF DURBAN, KZN)
 Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy,
policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
 Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the
impact on Lean activities.
 Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the
Management Team and key business stakeholders.
 Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business
improvement, Provide project management, analytical and research skills and expertise.
 Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives.
Develop and contribute towards improvement standards in line with best practice.
 Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business
improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologies.
 Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets,
resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary
to ensure success.
 Set department objectives/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and review and assess
ongoing performance of direct reports, Report on achievement of targets and
identify any actions required.
 Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean
improvement tools and communication methods.
 Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement
opportunities.

MAY 2017 – DECEMBER 2017

SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER, METSO MINERALS (NORTH OF DURBAN, KZN)
 Reviewing production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information.
 Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
 Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades.
 Designing control systems to minimize costs and production issues.
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 Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and
user personnel.
 Preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and
estimated production costs.
 Designing the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements.
 Training staff for new processes and providing instructions and manuals.
 Managing process documentation and preparing production reports.

JANUARY 2016 – APRIL 2017

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER GRADUATE, TOYOTA SA MOTORS (BOKSBURG, GAUTENG)
 Review production information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing
and services. This includes, but is not limited to, production schedules, process flows and
engineering specs.
 Design control systems to minimize and resolve production issues and project costs.
 Create systems and plan production to ensure all products meet quality control standards.
 Find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes.
 Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine
manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
 Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate
maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer.

OCTOBER 2015 – DECEMBER 2015

JUNIOR ESTIMATOR, PG GROUP (ISANDO, GAUTENG)
 Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
 Prepare reports detailing all the costs going into a project.
 Look at customer requirements for a project.
 Work with the sales team to prepare proposals.
 Building and maintaining effective communication with internal and external clients.
 Drawing up quotations for customers

MARCH 2014 – FEBRUARY 2015

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER TRAINEE (P1 & P2), SHATERPRUFE (PRETORIA, GAUTENG)
 Continuously seek opportunities for Leadtime cost reductions present recommendations
to management for inclusion into productivity pipeline.
 Conducting Work Studies of ineffective, unproductive processes and
 Manage deadlines ensuring that they are met.
 Continuous improvement of processes and systems to maintain efficiency and reduce
waste, Workload management Process and System failure root-cause analysis to minimize
major production losses.
 Develop and maintain a trustworthy relationship with customer and company Operations
 Training of staff on new processes

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EDUCATION
LEAN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
UDEMY ONLINE COURSES
2020 (Completed )

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFFESSIONAL (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)
2020 (Completed)

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

University of Stellenbosch Business School
2019 (Completed)

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Management Collage of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
2018-2019 (Completed)

ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR ARTISANS C101 CERTIFICATE

Terotechnical Maintenance College
2017 (Completed)

B-TECH INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

University of Johannesburg
2016 (Completed)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

University of Johannesburg
2013 (Completed)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (MATRIC)

Vukuzenzele Combined School
2009 (Completed)

SUMMARY OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

 Goal-oriented, displaying a true passion to ensure the attainment of goals.
 Proven ability to communicate a clear vision and agenda.
 Highly adaptable with a commitment to achieve extraordinary results.
 Logical thinker with a dynamic approach to problem solving and strategy formulation.

REFERENCES
MR. T Mahona (TBG -Anglo American): 079 556 4232| MR Trevor Zuma (Metso Minerals): 082 443 8310