Dean Strickland has over 30 years of experience in production and factory management roles. He currently works as the Production Manager at Blindsmart JHB, where he oversees all aspects of manufacturing blinds. He has held numerous production roles across various industries, including textiles, construction, food processing, and more. Strickland has qualifications including an MBA in Production Management and a degree in Textile Technology. He has strong skills in production planning, quality control, people management, and implementing food safety standards.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details
Surname Strickland
First names Dean Richard
Marital status Divorced
Contact Details T: 011-791-0140
M: 078-757-7634
E: deanrstrickland@gmail.com
Postal address Suite 660, Private Bag X3, Northriding
Personal Profile
I am a dedicated person that when given the opportunity for tasks or projects I give 100%. I thrive n
working under pressure and achieve most of what I set out to do. I am electrically and mechanically
equipped to render sound advice and service in Project Management for modifications and also to
develop productivity and increase profit.
My strong points are in production, production flow, Manufacturing costing and budgets and planning
and schedules.
I enjoy sharing my knowledge of manufacturing that brings development and growth that creates stability
and profitability to a company without sacrificing the quality of the product.
I also have strong communication and negotiation skills that manage and facilitate cross -functional
interfaces.
Qualifications
Type of qualification MBA
Title of qualification Production Management and Operations Systems
Name of Institution Production Management Institution of South Africa
Country of
qualification
South Africa
Date completed 1999
Type of qualification Textile Technology
Title of qualification Textile Technologist
Name of Institution Durban Technikon
Country of
qualification
South Africa
Date completed 1995
WITS University Electrical Engineering
SADF Mechanical Engineering

2. Employment history
Date 25th February till Present
Company Name Blindsmart JHB
Position Title Production Manager
Country Gauteng South Africa
Skills Used
 Control logistics’ of raw material
 Production Planning and forecasting
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Staff control
 Production utilization
Responsibilities :
 Ensure the smooth running of operations of the manufacturing and production of Venetian
25mm blinds, Wooden Express Blinds and Made to Measure Blinds.
 The daily monitoring of stock levels of raw material for manufacturing and consumables
required.
 Quality of Raw material received.
 The Inspection of wooden slating received prior to production of wooden blinds.
 Final inspection of finished goods before dispatching to clients / customers.
 Staff control and IR.
 Cross training of staff.
 Constant measure of production outputs and material utilization.
 Waste control.
 The ordering of raw material on a daily basis.
 Staff compliment of plus/minus 200.
 Conduct all interviews.

3. Employment history
Date October 2014 to December 2014
Company name Box on Line Sa
Position title Factory Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
 Control Logistics of Raw materials in and Final products for Distribution
 Schedule Vehicles for servicing Road worthiness according to schedule
 Production Planning and forecasting
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Staff control
Responsibilities
 To manage the operation and ensure the smooth running of production
 Manage staff in the execution of their duties
 Enforce proper and correct methods of manufacturing
 Controlling and recording of wastage
 Project development
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports on productivity output and GPs achieved
 Reports on customer complaints and action taken to resolve issues
 Implementation of start up and shut down procedures of all machinery
 Maintenance schedules and service history of all machines
 Development and control of HACCP and GMP
 Ensure that working hours are adhered to in accordance with employers
policy
 Communication all matters pertaining to staff outside of the normal day to
day running of the operation with the members of Box on Line who will
approve the necessary decisions.
 Apply disciplinary procedures as laid out by the Act and as per contract
 Coordinating of production in conjunction with internal sales and sales.
 Receiving of raw materials and Dispatch of finished product as well as
coordinate deliveries.

4. Employment history
Date January 2010 to December 2013
Company
name
Onyx Construction
Position title Quality Control Manager 2010 Dubai and Project Manager 2011 to 2013
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
 Quality Control Management
 Project Management
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Staff control
Responsibilities
 Implementation of standard operational procedures
 Manage staff in the execution of their duties
 Enforce proper and correct methods of construction
 Project development
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports on quality and process according to schedules
 Implementation of risk management system
 Development and control of GMP.
 On-site inspection monitoring of raw materials recording on site and recording of
all concrete pours
 Communication of instructions and changes between architects and contractors
 Report on progress according to schedule
 Raw material testing such as rebar’s and concrete pours

5. Employment history
Date October 2008 to November 2009
Company
name
Giants Canning
Position title Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
 Set up night shift.
 Training of new shift.
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Staff control
Responsibilities
 Project Management for the upgrading of exciting production line for increased
productivity and quality
 Start up, set up and implementation of safety operational procedures
 Enforce proper and correct methods of manufacturing according to recipes
 Controlling of wastage
 Project development
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports on productivity output and GPs achieved
 Reports on customer complaints and action taken to resolve issues
 Implementation of all machinery and their start and shut down procedures
 Maintenance schedules and service history of all machines
 Development and control of HACCP and GMP

6. Employment history
Date April 2007 – March 2008
Company
name
DF Bakery
Position title Factory Manager/Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
Responsibilities
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Staff control
 Running of the factory, overseeing the production and quality of specialized threads
 Production planning
 Route planning for deliveries to outlets, local and national
 Stock control and stock rotation of perishables
 Risk management and loss control
 Maintaining quality standards and implementation of safety operational procedures
 Enforce proper and correct methods of manufacturing according to recipes
 Controlling of wastage
 Project development
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports on productivity output and GFPs achieved
 Reports on customer complaints and action taken to resolve issues
 Implementation of all machinery and their start and shut down procedures
 Maintenance schedules and service history of all machines
Implementation and control of HACCP and GMP

7. Employment history
Date February 2006 – March 2007

8. Company
name
Natures Choice
Position title Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
Responsibilities
 People Management Skills
 Planning/Forecasting and budgets
 Distribution and logistics
 Industrial relations
 Weekly reports
 Running of the factory
 Overseeing production and quality of prepared fruits for local retailers export to
UK-based retailers such as Tescos
 Maintaining quality standards and implementation of safety operational
procedures
 Enforce proper and correct methods of manufacturing to increase shelf life and
quality
 Controlling wastage
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports o productivity output and GPS achieved.
 Reports on customer complaints and action taken to resolve issues
 Implementation of all machinery and the start and shut down procedures
 Maintenance schedules and service history of all machines
 Implement and control of HACCP and GMP and quality controls
Date July 2002 – January 2006

9. Company
name
Fruit Salad Health
Position title Production/Factory Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills used
 People Management Skills
 Planning/Forecasting and budgets
Responsibilities
 Running of the factory
 Overseeing production and quality of prepared fruits for local retailers export to
UK-based retailers such as Tescos
 Maintaining quality standards and implementation of safety operational
procedures
 Enforce proper and correct methods of manufacturing to increase shelf life and
quality
 Controlling wastage
 Skills development
 Weekly and monthly reports o productivity output and GPS achieved.
 Reports on customer complaints and action taken to resolve issues
 Implementation of all machinery and the start and shut down procedures
 Maintenance schedules and service history of all machines
 Implement and control of HACCP and GMP and quality controls

10. Employment history
Date April 2002 – June 2002
Company
name
Fisher Foods
Position title Production Manager/Factory Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
 People management skills
 Planning/forecasting and budgets
 Distribution and logistics
Date September 1996 – May 2001
Company
name
Fedics Airchefs
Position title Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
 People skills
 Logistics
 Planning
 Distribution
 Forecasting
Responsibilities
 Ensure on time delivery of catered foods to aircafts from 32 airlines
 Implement HACCP and GMP standards
 Running of the kitchen in the makeup of all menus for the different airlines
 Daily stock taking and stock rotations
 Forecast and planning
 Liaise with airlines NDP Department on creating new menus and costing of
menus
Employment history (continued)
Date January 1995 – September 1998
Company
name
NDC Manufacturing
Position title Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
 Production planning
 Stock control
Responsibilities
 Manufacturing of Aquafresh toothpaste and cough mixtures
 Maintain and implement HACCP and GMP procedures and systems
 Quality control
 Planned maintenance

11.  Staff training
Date April 1989 – January 1995
Company
name
ABI Westrand
Position title Production Foreman/Trainee Production Manager
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
 Stock control
 Production planning
 Staff control
 Breakdown reporting
Responsibilities
 Running of the bottling plan ensuring maximum production output and manage
maintenance team on breakdowns
 Quality control and syrup make up
Date 1983 – 1989
Company
name
Aranda Textiles
Position title Production Foreman
Country Gauteng, South Africa
Skills
 Quality control
 Production planning
 Staff control
Responsibilities
 Weaving hall and looms
List of certificate and courses
Certificates
 Townview High School – matric
 Production Management Institute of South Africa – MBA
 Durban Technikon – Textile Technologist
Courses
 Production Management and Supervision
 FMCG Management Netbev/SA Coca Cola
 Food Service Technology
 NOSA
 OCHACT
 HACCP
 GMP