Production Manager Resume

1. Prosper Muranda
Production Manager
pmuranda2017@gmail.com +263772 502 972 /+263712 931 549
Harare, Zimbabwe Class Four (4) Driver’s License
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prosper-muranda-pfm/
Professional Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with eight (8) years of experience in overseeing manufacturing operations,
optimizing processes, and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of meeting production targets,
reducing costs, and enhancing product quality, and seeking to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to
the success of a dynamic manufacturing team.
Experience
Production Manager
Shape It Adhesives, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2022 – Present.
Responsibilities
• Ensuring that products meet or exceed industry standards and specifications as set by ISO 9001:2015.
• Establishing and facilitating procedures to enhance production efficiency and support safety and quality
systems.
• Guiding the production team towards achieving or surpassing standard productivity levels in
throughput, material usage, and direct and indirect labour usage.
• Supervising all stages of the production process and collaborating with the Maintenance management
team to evaluate the department's maintenance needs, managing the Reliability & Maintenance
budget.
• Preparing departmental cost and variance reports related to productivity, short and long-term planning,
labour scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation,
and housekeeping.
• Managing inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure timely production.
• Overseeing production planning for the smooth operation and timely delivery of products.
• Training and supervising production staff to optimize workflow and productivity.
• Overseeing equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Implementing and controlling production schedules to effectively meet business demands.
• Supervising workforce scheduling and reviewing staffing levels for optimal productivity.
• Monitoring and adjusting staffing levels as needed to meet production goals.
• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Analysing production outcomes to ensure quality control and cost-effectiveness.
• Implementing and monitoring production quality management systems to uphold high standards.
• Overseeing stock and tracking programs for raw materials and equipment to maximize financial
efficiency.

2. • Collaborating with management on on-call schedules and job coordination and developing new product
strategies in partnership with design teams.
• Analysing production data to identify areas for improvement and implementing process enhancements.
Achievements
• Successfully increased production output by 15% through process improvements in 8 months.
• Decreased downtime due to mechanical breakdowns by 8% by ensuring strict adherence to maintenance
schedules.
• Successfully implemented new quality control procedures that reduced customer complaints by 15%.
• Successfully reduced material losses from 5% to below 2% in 6 months.
• Implemented Just-in-time and lean manufacturing practices effectively reducing production costs by
26%.
Process Engineer
Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries (ZimPhos), Harare, Zimbabwe, 2021 – 2022
Responsibilities
• Monitored milling efficiencies and usage ratios of various chemical reagents to ensure optimal
performance.
• Developed standard operating procedures for production processes.
• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversaw the installation and maintenance of production equipment.
• Conducted root cause analysis to resolve production issues and improve product quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production schedules and resource allocation.
• Trained production staff on new processes and equipment.
• Managed production budgets and monitored expenses to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall production performance.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to production team members.
• Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines in the production environment.
Optimized and improved efficiencies of the following plants:
• 1000 Tonnes Per Day Single Super Phosphate Plant (Phosphate Rock Milling using Bradley Poitte
Airswept Mills and Production of Single Super Phosphate using the Denning Process).
• 36000 Tonnes Per Annum Aluminium Sulphate Plant (Bauxite Milling using Hazemag Novor Rotor
Hammer Mills, Digestion Process, Settling Process, Alum liquid filtration and Alum Solid Crystallization
and Crushing using an Osborne Crusher and a Clarson Mill).
• Boiler Plant (Three Coal-Fired Fire Tube Boilers with a combined capacity of 36 Tonnes Per Hour).
• 3000m3 per day Fresh Water Treatment Plant.
• 430 Tonnes Per Day Sulphuric Acid Dilution Plant (Plant includes Graphite Heat Exchangers (Polyblocs)
and a 220m3/hr Induced Draft Counter-Flow Open Recirculating Cooling Tower).
• 350 TPD Fertilizer Granulation Plant and Bagging Plant.
• Chemplex Animal and Public Health (CAPH) Plant - CAPH is licensed to manufacture and distribute
Animal Health and Public Health products eg Accaricides, dewormers, poultry products, detergents and
grain protectants)
Production Superintendent
Windmill Private Ltd, Harare, Zimbabwe , 2019 - 2020
Responsibilities

3. • Optimized various unit operations such as steam generation, hot air generation, crushing, screening,
drying, and cooling.
• Balanced, reconciled, and accounted for mineralogical nutrients.
• Coordinated daily tasks of shift supervisors in liaison with the Production Manager
• Managed a staff of fifteen (15) attendants per shift.
• Reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly plant performances to rectify adverse performance gaps
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures, including for occupational safety plant startup, operation,
and shutdown.
• Conducted Process Hazard Analyses (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA), Consequence Modelling, Layout
Justifications, Fire and Gas Detection Requirements, Fire Protection Requirements on process plant
units.
• Supervised plant maintenance to ensure all machines were repaired, and preventive maintenance was
scheduled regularly.
• Conducted internal audits of the integrated Quality Management Systems and ensured compliance.
• Ensured achievement of production targets and liaised with the laboratory to ensure the product
conformed to stipulated standards.
• Liaised with the Procurement department to receive correct raw materials within stipulated times and
develop contracts for projects.
• Ensured that employees and contractors worked following stipulated safety and health procedures.
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Windmill Private Limited, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2017 – 2019
Assistant Plant Metallurgist
RHA Tungsten Mine (Premier African Minerals) Hwange, (1-Month Exercise) 2015
Mineral Process Engineering Intern
Peacocke & Simpson, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2014 - 2015
Education
1. University of Zimbabwe
Master of Finance and Investment (MFI) (Ongoing) 2024-2025
2. National University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - B.Eng., Chemical Engineering, 2011 - 2016
3. St Augustine’s, Penhalonga
Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, 2009 - 2010
Licenses & Certifications
Consulting International (pty) Ltd
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Internal Auditing Nebuer
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4. Train the trainer - IPMZ IPMZ 1510
Ammonia Gas Handling - Sable Chemicals Industries Limited
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Internal Auditing - Standards Association of
Zimbabwe 2023/01/QMSIA/001
Root Cause Analysis - Standards Association of Zimbabwe 2023/01/RCAT/005
Key Skills & Competences
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Leadership and Team Management
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Inventory Management
• Health and Safety Regulations Compliance
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
References
Paul Rusike
Business Development Manager (Zimphos)
Mutare Road,
Msasa,Harare
Cell: +263772 422 583
Email: rusikep@zimphos.co.zw
Isaac Marambire
Human Resources Manager (Windmill Pvt Ltd)
Coventry Road Workington Harare
Mobile: +263 776 053 811
Email: marambire@windmill.co.zw