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Dakalo Kutama

Quality Manager
East London

Summary

Adaptable Quality Manager with a 5-years background in implementing and developing improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. First-rate computer, analysis and research skills. Specialties include achieving set targets, generating new strategies and maintaining accurate records.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

Quality Manager

VM automotive
East London
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
  • Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Devised specifications for processes.

Quality Supervisor

VM Automotive
East london
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Established inspection equipment to meet quality control standards.
  • Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements.
  • Oversaw department of 5 by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
  • Maintained QA programs.
  • Evaluate IS0 9001:2015 systems for overall functionality, identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to facilitate better outcomes.
  • Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
  • Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with supervisors from departments such production and logistics to coordinate effective solutions to systemic problems, resulting in direct reductions in error and rework rates.
  • Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
  • Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and completed work in automotive industry settings.
  • Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
  • Validated new methods and equipment to properly integrate improved strategies into quality control processes.
  • Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively quality control.

Process Engineer

MA automotive
East London
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
  • Documented feasibility and implementation of third-party projects for review and future reference.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
  • Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
  • Developed conceptual scope analyses of project objectives.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Designed, created and tested production models for industrial processes.
  • Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
  • Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
  • Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
  • Wrote safety procedures for industrial facilities, enforcing or exceeding industry standards.
  • Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
  • Develop project concepts and maintain optimal workflow
    • Analysing and implementing corrective / preventative action to maintain and improve all KPI’s
    • Ensuring proper recording of all data required for the indicators.
    • Coordinate all improvement actions or problem solving between the departments. Facilitate 8D Process
    • Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes
    • Conducting test monitoring the process performance throughout production.
    • Conducting welding and process audits.
    • Assessing compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
    • Conducting risk assessments.

Quality Engineer

Pabar Metal Pressings
Krugersdorp
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standard knowledge.
  • Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance program to guarantee organization products met safety and quality standards.
  • Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Analyzing and initiating continuous improvement through quality metrics (reliability data, PPM, cost)
    • Implementing/maintaining the calibration and measurement system analysis
    • Driving continuous improvement irreversible corrective actions to field issues, process capability and incoming inspection analysis.
    • Project Management (Process Flows, Run at Rates, GR&R, Capability Studies, Control Plan, PFMEA Process Sheets, Work Instructions etc.),
    • Interact with Engineering customer and SQE representative,
    • Provide technical and administrative support as needed. Assist in the development of dimensional control strategies with
    • Development of key feature diagrams.
    • QRQC (QuickResponsetoQualityConcern) meetings to achieve better quality of parts

Advance Quality Engineer Intern

Benteler
Johanesburg
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Assist in the development of dimensional control strategies with suppliers. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP and Calibration) Advance Quality Engineering (Destructive Testing and Welding Penetration Inspection, Checking Fixture Instructions, MQC, SDS & PIS etc.)
  • Project Management (Process Flows, Run at Rates, GR&R, Capability Studies, Control Plan, PFMEA Process Sheets, Work Instructions etc.)
  • Interact with Engineering customer and SQE representative, • Provide technical and administrative support as needed.
  • Assist in the development of dimensional control strategies with Measuring products together with Metrologist
  • Supporting on Ford T6 and Toyota 640 project Launch and the cross functional team.

Education

National Diploma Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Technology

Vaal University Of Technology
Vanderbijlpark Park, South Africa
01.2010 - 09.2016

Skills

    Interpersonal Communication

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Software

Fusion 360

Solidworks

MS excel

MS Word

MS powerpoint

Certification

IATF 16949: -2016 internal/secondary party auditor - Results techniques & associates

Interests

Travel

Football

3D Printing

Laser Engraving

Timeline

VDA 6.3 Process Audit - Encona Academy

08-2022

Quality Manager

VM automotive
03.2021 - Current

Quality Supervisor

VM Automotive
10.2019 - 02.2021

G8D Problem solving & Root cause analysis - H & M associates SA

06-2018

Process Engineer

MA automotive
05.2018 - 09.2019

IATF 16949: -2016 Automotive QMS standards - Results techniques & associates.

10-2016

Quality Engineer

Pabar Metal Pressings
09.2016 - 04.2018

IATF 16949: -2016 internal/secondary party auditor - Results techniques & associates

06-2016

Advance Quality Engineer Intern

Benteler
10.2014 - 04.2016

National Diploma Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Technology

Vaal University Of Technology
01.2010 - 09.2016

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