Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Production Manager at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT)

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT)

Production Manager

Manage and control direct and indirect reports for optimum utilisation by:•	Directing subordinates to achieve Production objectives;•	Setting individual and team goals to support Production objectives and monitor performance•	Identifying the training and development needs of subordinates and communicate these to HR and/or to relevant Line Manager•	Providing mentorship as required •	Implementing corrective measures where necessary•	Motivation of subordinates to participate in quality and efficiency  improvements•	Ensure labour variations and stand by time are correctly allocated•	Ensure effective supervision and time management of workforce•	Controls and co-ordinates all activities to achieve optimum production throughput and efficiency•	Monitor daily HSE and Quality activities as to ensure that both statutory and ISO related processes are adhered to and being enforced•	Oversee the upkeep of the shipyard/facility•	Lead the planning and implementation of project•	Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables•	Define project tasks and resource requirements•	Oversee full scale project plans•	Manage project resource allocation•	Monitor project deliverables using appropriate tools•	Provide direction and support to project team•	Ensure quality assurance•	Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

Nautic Africa

Production Manager - Table Bay Harbour Shipyard

- Oversee the manufacturing of four 35m multi-purpose vessels •	Oversee the procurement of all project related equipment and materials (including the generating of  the relevant RFP’s from quotes received)•	Negotiate and provide pricing analysis•	Create and manage project timelines•	Manage clients expectations•	Ensure that the Sales Contracts and agreed technical specifications are adhered to•	Delegate and prioritize project related tasks between various departments•	Manage cost trackers and monthly budget reconciliation•	Provide weekly progress reports regarding project status and budgets to Senior management and Exco•	Management of budgets to maximise profitability•	Liaise with production•	Liaise with third party inspectors•	Adhere to set quality management systems (i.e. SABS 9001)•	Preparation of job cards for manufacturing•	Review manufacturing drawings (2D/3D) and give input on manufacturing techniques•	Auditing of internal ISO procedures•	Defining scope of works for suppliers•	Involved in design reviews and engineering change order requests•	Identify bottlenecks and risks to the project and seek solutions to mitigate/expedite it.•	Oversee post launch commissioning and attend sea trials•	Point of contact for delivery voyage

Project Manager

Project Manager within the manufacturing industry. Specializing in stainless steel sheet metal fabrication, piping and containerized mobile plants. Namely, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis/desalination (i.e. water filtration units) aswell as Ammonium Nitrate/Oxidizer units used for surface blasting in the Mining Sector.I liaised at both ground and corporate level. I offered technical support, product knowledge and oversaw set project time lines within the manufacturing environment. Apart from this, I generated new business and was required to achieve set KPI's and sales targets.

Brent Sickle