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Clinton Nelson

Clinton Nelson

Perth

Summary

I am a hard working South African man. I believe in a professional approach to every task or goal which I set out to achieve and welcome new challenges. I believe in trust, truth and integrity in all facets of life . I am well versed in the plastics industry with over 15 years experience in Injection Moulding, automation and managing teams within these environments. I am a family man and live for my wife and 3 beautiful children. My hobbies include motorbiking and spectating a variety of different sports.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Aliaxis Global
04.2020 - Current
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties including training regiments and achieving personal growth goals.
  • Championed various projects including commissioning of 6 axis robotics and auxiliary automation.
  • Managed 6S projects as well as Mango reporting and improvements.
  • Overseeing shift compliment of 16 staff members including APT'S, electricians and fitters.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
  • Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain desired OEE and speeds.

Technical Manager

Interworld Plastics NZ
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Increased employee productivity 38% through training and mentorship.
  • Recruited and trained technical staff on a machine compliment of 36 Moulding machines.
  • Managed installation and commissioning of 3 axis and 6 axis robotics on multiple projects as well as new machinery including up to 1200 ton capacity moulders.
  • Sole management of MRP system and monthly planning routes.

Technical Shift Manager

Astrapak Group (Southern Africa)
05.2013 - 07.2017
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Technical management of a staff compliment of 18 people and 21 moulding machines.
  • Tasked with overseeing the development and re-building of a department that was in restructure due to economical redundancy. Resulted in increase of OEE by a further 22%.
  • Worked with an array of different standard and engineering polymers - PE - PP - LLDPE - LDPE - PA6 - PA66 - ACETAL - HDPE - Glass filled PP and Nylons - All of various grades.
  • Responsible for trialling all new moulds and setting production parameters for future runs.

Education

Plastics Processing Technology - Plastics Processing

Plastics Institute of Southern Africa
Durban

National Certificate - Technical Processing - Specialisation in Injection Moulding

Competenz
Auckland

6S And Process Flow

Flow Program Aliaxis
Auckland

Skills

  • Evaluating Employee Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Training
  • Leading Team Meetings
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Facility Improvement
  • Process Improvement
  • International experience in 3 countries - South Africa - New Zealand and Australia

Timeline

Team Leader

Aliaxis Global
04.2020 - Current

Technical Manager

Interworld Plastics NZ
08.2017 - 02.2020

Technical Shift Manager

Astrapak Group (Southern Africa)
05.2013 - 07.2017

Plastics Processing Technology - Plastics Processing

Plastics Institute of Southern Africa

National Certificate - Technical Processing - Specialisation in Injection Moulding

Competenz

6S And Process Flow

Flow Program Aliaxis
Clinton Nelson