FRANCY MATOTO
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
With a comprehensive business acumen acquired over 7 years of management and strong engineering background, adept at integrating sustainable practices into business operations. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Adept at driving sustainable innovations and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship while aligning with business objectives. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Dynamic and reliable with proven management skills in Project, Operations and Business Development.
Engineering professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and technical leadership. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliability and fostering high-performance culture. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundry Process and Engineering Manager
Lethbridge Iron Works
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Responsible for the optimization of the overall foundry process to improve efficiency, profitability and quality output.
- Incorporate innovative and technologically relevant manufacturing methods and processes to improve existing operations and ensure the production of high-quality castings.
- Provide accurate technical expertise and support for all functions.
- Train and mentor Foundry personnel on new processes, procedures, and technologies.
- Prepare necessary technical documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures within ISO compliance.
Head of Sales and Business Development Manager
Cast Products SA
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Created, implemented and sustained sales strategies to ensure monthly sales targets are met, expand customer base, and penetrate new markets.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies tailored towards increasing sales volume.
- Identifying potential clients, developing relationships, and maintaining strong connections with existing customers for repeat business.
- Managing budgets for sales activities and ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
General Manager
Naledi Foundry Operations
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Prepared and presented detailed reports for the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors outlining key performance metrics for both operational and business sustainability.
- Managed and mentored a diverse team of 210 staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal performance, process improvement, and cost control across multiple departments.
- Ensured compliance of foundry operations and final products to the customers specifications, ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and OSHA requirements.
- Managed risk mitigation strategies across all operations.
- Skilled in contract negotiation and management, ensuring favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
- Implemented effective KPIs to monitor and report on operational and business development performance, driving data driven decision making.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Implemented performance metrics to drive team accountability and productivity improvements.
Project and Process Manager
Naledi Foundry Operations
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Developed and successfully implemented the entire manufacturing process of a new material grade (high-chrome materials) resulting in market penetration into the mining and power generation sectors.
- Improved and maintained foundry operational efficiency by providing technical leadership through both internal (Process and Product) and external (Suppliers) audits as well as on-the-job training of operators.
- Executed capital expenditure projects for foundry operational improvements with well-defined return on investment (ROI) and managed workflow through to the commissioning phase.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Furnished timely project updates to various stakeholders, informing them on strategy adjustments.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborated closely with the Executive Committee on long-term strategic planning.
- Set-up and participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce operational delays.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Developed and maintained software solutions to optimize foundry operations efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Education
Master of Engineering Leadership - Sustainable Process Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, SA12.2014
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic portfolio oversight
- Strategic business development
- Sustainability analysis proficiency
- Strategic planning proficiency
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Strategic resource utilization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Mentoring team members
LANGUAGES
English - Proficient or Bilingual
French - Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Greenbelt – Lean Six Sigma
- Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI)
Timeline
Foundry Process and Engineering Manager
Lethbridge Iron Works
01.2025 - 08.2025
Head of Sales and Business Development Manager
Cast Products SA
02.2023 - 04.2024
General Manager
Naledi Foundry Operations
07.2015 - 07.2022
Project and Process Manager
Naledi Foundry Operations
07.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg
Master of Engineering Leadership - Sustainable Process Engineering
University of British Columbia
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