Dependable production manager with 17 years experience in . Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes and increase customer satisfaction. Love the fast pace of a manufacturing facility and the fact that there is no day that is like the next. A problem solver with passion for learning , team work and continual improvement.
Thrive in an environment that liberates the consumer through low cost of production.
Hi, I’m
Wilfred Chapeta
Chemical Process Technician
Bulawayo
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
17
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages
Work History
Southern Oils (Oleos Do SUL) Maxixe
Production Manager Mozambique
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Performs efficiencies and capacity of plant through proper and regular maintenance.
- Performs budget, administration, cost control and general management.
- Ensures 100% production process is traceable.
- Ensure efficient and 24-hour external CCTV surveillance monitoring system controls and responses.
- Performs quality control standards and systems to ensure quality control is maintained.
- Establish training needs and ensure training programs are implemented.
- Ensures daily adherence of safety procedures.
- Responsible for Mozambique factory operations.
- Responsible for managing new projects for process improvement.
United Refineries Limited Bulawayo
Production Controller Manager
04.2016 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Was responsible for soya and cotton seed preparation plant, crushing plant,vertical solvent plant 250mt/day.
- Reported on daily oil yield.
- Daily managed ERP system (Q-muzik) to clear stock variances.
- Was Involved in ISO 9001:2015 QMS implementation activities (preparation of working procedures).
- Engaged with engineering for targeted plant availability and scheduled maintenance.
- Managed departmental budget, production plan forecast.
- Used sales forecasts to plan production commitments .
- Responsible for 150 production employees.
United Refineries Limited Bulawayo
Production Supervisor
07.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 150 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
United Refineries Limited Bulawayo
Laboratory Technician
05.2008 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Conducted investigations for none conforming products.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, pulverizer, Tintometer and Stirrer.
- Escalated none conforming products to management.
- Calibration of Ph meters.
Education
National University of Science And Technology Bulawayo
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
09.2013 - Current
University Overview
Bulawayo Polytechnic College Bulawayo
National Diploma Chemical Technology from Chemistry
01.2010 - 12.2011
University Overview
Masvingo Polytechnic College Masvingo
National Certificate Science Technology from Chemistry
01.2006 - 12.2007
University Overview
Hamilton Boys High Bulawayo
Ordinary Level Certificate
01.2001 - 11.2004
University Overview
Skills
Extruders
undefinedAccomplishments
Accomplishments
- Elangeni Oils continuous plant training (Russell stone group), Pretoria, South Africa 2016.
- Improved Refinery efficiency from 60mt/d to 100mt/d.
- Increased daily bleached oil from 50mt/day to 95mt/day.
- Reduced refining loss from 7% to 3.5%.
- Introduced mass digital flow meters for stock reconciliation to minimize variances on stock.
- Trained a team of eight refinery operators to economically run GEA Westphalia continuous neutralization separators.
Awards
Awards
- Personality of the year December 2017.
- HOD of the year voted by executives December 2018.
- HOD of the year voted by plant employees December 2018.
- HOD of the year corporate award December 2019.
Licences
Licences
Valid Class 2 Driver's Licence
References
References
1: Abre de Witt , Chief Operations Manager, United Refineries Ltd,Bulawayo,Zimbabwe: +26378 2735928.
2: Dr Maringa Applied Chemistry Chairman, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe : +263 774 403 3933.
Timeline
Production Manager Mozambique
Southern Oils (Oleos Do SUL)
04.2022 - Current
Production Controller Manager
United Refineries Limited
04.2016 - 01.2022
Production Supervisor
United Refineries Limited
07.2014 - 03.2016
National University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
09.2013 - Current
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
National Diploma Chemical Technology from Chemistry
01.2010 - 12.2011
Laboratory Technician
United Refineries Limited
05.2008 - 06.2014
Masvingo Polytechnic College
National Certificate Science Technology from Chemistry
01.2006 - 12.2007
Hamilton Boys High
Ordinary Level Certificate
01.2001 - 11.2004
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