Overview
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Education
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Thembinkosi Tshuma

Jaktorow
Thembinkosi  Tshuma

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Kwazar Plastic Company

Plastic Injection Molder Machine Operator
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Established effective communication channels between operators, supervisors, and engineering staff to facilitate rapid problem resolution during production runs.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing cycle times while maintaining high standards of product quality and safety.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment for all team members.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends in process performance metrics, enabling proactive adjustments for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to expedite mold changeovers, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Kwazar

Plastic Printing Assistant
09.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Collaborated with design team to ensure proper alignment and layout of text and images for optimal results.
  • Supported colleagues in meeting tight deadlines through diligence in completing assigned tasks promptly and accurately.
  • Managed inventory levels to maintain adequate supplies while avoiding excess stock, contributing to overall cost reduction efforts.
  • Developed proficiency in operating various printing equipment, enabling versatility within the team when needed for different projects.

Grootlei Eskom Power Station

Occupational Health and Safety Officer
10.2006 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Increased employee awareness of safety practices by delivering engaging training sessions and workshops.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing effective hazard control measures.
  • Spearheaded efforts to minimize environmental impacts through waste reduction initiatives and sustainable resource usage practices.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing communication and feedback mechanisms.
  • Played an instrumental role in obtaining ISO 45001 certification by aligning organizational processes with international standards requirements.
  • Championed behavioral-based safety initiatives that fostered individual responsibility for workplace health and wellbeing.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
  • Reduced accident rates through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive recommendations for improvements.
  • Implemented ergonomics assessments to optimize workstation design for improved employee comfort and reduced injury risks.
  • Managed workers'' compensation claims, facilitating timely return-to-work initiatives for injured employees.

Education

NOSA(Safety Management Training Institute)
Seconda Mpumalanga South Africa

N/A from Safety Management Course
02.2007

University Overview

Skills

  • Training and Mentoring Abilities
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Safety Protocols Adherence
  • Preventive Maintenance Planning
  • ISO Standards Compliance
  • Equipment Inspection

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Plastic Injection Molder Machine Operator
Kwazar Plastic Company
01.2024 - Current
Plastic Printing Assistant
Kwazar
09.2023 - 01.2024
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Grootlei Eskom Power Station
10.2006 - 04.2013
NOSA(Safety Management Training Institute)
N/A from Safety Management Course
Thembinkosi Tshuma