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Christo Coetzer

Lead Improvement Projects (Master Black Belt)
Secunda

Summary

  • Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 10 years of expertise in deployment and training in improvement (DMAIC). Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
  • Proficient in Minitab Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs.
  • Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Improvement Projects ( Master Black Belt)

Sasol Mining
01.2015 - Current
  • Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, leading to significant financial savings for organization.
  • Conducted regular audits of process adherence, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Championed use of data-driven decision-making processes throughout organization, fostering a culture of evidence-based problem-solving methods.
  • Developed and implemented continuous improvement initiatives, driving positive change throughout organization.
  • Established robust system for tracking project progress, facilitating accurate reporting and informed decision making at all levels of management.
  • Reduced product defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Designed custom training materials tailored to specific audience needs, fostering environment conducive to learning and development.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring effective resource allocation and prioritization of tasks based on business impact.
  • Optimized manufacturing processes by conducting thorough root cause analysis, leading to increased productivity.
  • Mentored Green Belts in Lean Six Sigma principles, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall organizational success.
  • Improved process efficiency by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and providing training to team members.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Operation Exelence Manager

Sasol
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Co-ordinate OE process at Brandpruit mine
  • Embedding OE process across all shaft
  • Identify and scope projects
  • Attend Process steercom
  • Attend OE manager’s weekly meetings
  • Chair Steercoms
  • Write Bi monthly Brandspruit news letter
  • Manage mine and shafts OE steercoms
  • Identify and Eliminate waste and reduce lead times
  • Manage all implemented and new projects to ensure compliance
  • Give guidance to improvement practitioners.
  • Blueprint reviews
  • Manage weekly improvement meetings and minutes.
  • Advise management on opportunities.
  • Ensure data integrity
  • Tracking of benefits
  • Coaching and training of all personnel on Operational Excellence process
  • Network with other mine to transfer best practices.
  • Co-ordinate Six Sigma projects on mine
  • Co-ordinate SCORE projects on mine
  • Co-ordinate other projects on min e
  • Ensure correct application/use of Sigma and score methodologies and mentor.
  • Manage data management system.
  • Manage OE tool.
  • Manage Mine OE matrix.
  • Conduct assessments.
  • Record keeping of all relevant information.
  • Conduct follow up sessions
  • Manage Super league
  • Manage recognition on mine and ensure compliance
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Lean Six Sigma Practitioner (DMAIC)

Sasol
01.2009 - 12.2010

Completed 5 DMAIC projects namely

1. Section conveyors @ Bossjespruit mine

2. Hydraulic down times @ Twistdraai mine

3. Cable down times @ Twistdraai mine

4. Section conveyor down times @ Twistdraai

5. Diesel equipment damages @ Brandspruit


In charge of Sasol mining cost recovery damages program rolled out to all shafts looking at all machine related damages

Co-ordinate the five project engineers on cost recovery

Track projects benefits

Liaise with central on projects

Audit shafts recovery program's and projects

Compile monthly project reports

Attend cost steercom and advise management

Presented yellow belt modules

Compile project final reports

Conduct project team members training with regards to project

Manage project time line as per plan

Identify new possible projects

Ensure project sign off

Set up project tracking process

Risk Champion

Developed section conveyor standards with checklists and roll out

Education

Master Black Belt - DMAIC & Deplyment

BMGI
JohannesBurg
02.2016 - 02.2019

No Degree - DMIAC Black Belt

BMGI
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2012 - 02.2016

Business Administration RCC - RCC First Degree NQF Level 6

Maccauvlei
Three Rivers, South Africa
01.2010 - 11.2012

Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competence - Mining

CTC
Witbank
01.1995 - 10.1997

Skills

Process improvement expertise

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Timeline

Master Black Belt - DMAIC & Deplyment

BMGI
02.2016 - 02.2019

Lead Improvement Projects ( Master Black Belt)

Sasol Mining
01.2015 - Current

No Degree - DMIAC Black Belt

BMGI
01.2012 - 02.2016

Operation Exelence Manager

Sasol
01.2011 - 12.2015

Business Administration RCC - RCC First Degree NQF Level 6

Maccauvlei
01.2010 - 11.2012

Lean Six Sigma Practitioner (DMAIC)

Sasol
01.2009 - 12.2010

Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competence - Mining

CTC
01.1995 - 10.1997
Christo CoetzerLead Improvement Projects (Master Black Belt)