Tafadzwa Shumba
Sunnyside,South Africa
Summary
Highly articulate Production Engineer with experience in manufacturing engineering. Detailed oversight of exchange of complex technical, manufacturing and industrial data among stakeholder. Flexible with respect to long and variable hours of work. Excellent interpersonal skills when collaborating across all levels.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Sinvac Piping
08.2022 - Current
- Production planning, scheduling, and controlling
- Plant optimisation Plant OEE Line balancing Monitoring changeovers Scrap analysis and control Statistical process control and reducing over measures/ over builds
- Production budgeting Process de-bottlenecking and optimisation Root cause analysis(5Whys) New product development Developing SOPs Ensuring health and safety Supplying constant feedback to the general and production manager Driving Continuous improvement (KAIZEN) projects through application of TPM Methodologies
Production Engineer
Sinvac Roto
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Process optimization opportunities from concept till implementation Business development and feasibilities
- Debottlenecking and trouble shooting Preventative and breakdown maintenance plans Optimization and production planning Performance improvement plans Monitor electricity consumption of the group, prepaid issues, solar benefits and bring ideas for improvement opportunities
- Standby duties Reporting as required
Tutor
University of Kwazulu Natal
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Tutoring - Heat Transfer (ENCH3HE) ,Chemical Engineering Fundamentals (ENCH2EF) Assisting learners with test preparation, projects, research and other academic tasks Working with students to help understand key concepts in the module Developing and distributing supplement teaching material Providing learners positive and constructive feedback Marking of test assessments
Mathematics Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary
02.2013 - 07.2019
- Teaching A, O and Junior Level Mathematics Assistant Sports Director Women Soccer Coach
Attaché Chemical Engineering
Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Quality control Process Control Project development Monitoring safety Daily and monthly production report preparation Projects Cement clinker optimization (case study Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company) Skills Use of the SCADA system Environmental safety and health Accident Prevention Communication Skills Computer skills (Microsoft office, Matlab, AutoCAD)
Education
Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering (Upper second class) -
University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban
04.2022
Writing Workshop (Online) -
06.2021
Tutoring Course (Online) -
05.2021
2020 IEOM Zimbabwe Conference (online) -
12.2020
Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (Credit) -
07.2020
BEng Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering (Upper second class degree,2.1) -
National University of Science and technology, Bulawayo
05.2012
3 Advanced Level passes (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) -
St Francis of Assisi High School, Chivhu Zimbabwe
01.2006
11 Ordinary Level passes (including Mathematics and English) -
St Francis of Assisi High School, Chivhu, Zimbabwe
01.2004
Skills
- Use of the SCADA system
- Environmental safety and health
- Accident Prevention
- Communication Skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft office, Matlab, AutoCAD)
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Capacity Planning
- Requirements Definitions
- Configuration Management
Timeline
Production Engineer
Sinvac Piping
08.2022 - Current
Production Engineer
Sinvac Roto
12.2021 - 07.2022
Tutor
University of Kwazulu Natal
12.2021 - 07.2022
Mathematics Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary
02.2013 - 07.2019
Attaché Chemical Engineering
Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company
01.2010 - 12.2010
Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering (Upper second class) -
University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban
Writing Workshop (Online) -
Tutoring Course (Online) -
2020 IEOM Zimbabwe Conference (online) -
Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (Credit) -
BEng Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering (Upper second class degree,2.1) -
National University of Science and technology, Bulawayo
3 Advanced Level passes (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) -
St Francis of Assisi High School, Chivhu Zimbabwe
11 Ordinary Level passes (including Mathematics and English) -
St Francis of Assisi High School, Chivhu, Zimbabwe
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