Derick Chibuye
Emergency call center Operator
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
A dedicated professional with extensive expertise in packaging and complex machinery operation, demonstrating a strong work ethic and capacity for physical labour. Proficient in project planning, compliance awareness, and safety protocols adherence, ensuring quality assurance and control analysis. Skilled in technical problem diagnosis and process improvement suggestions, consistently achieving KPIs through articulate communication and customer focus. Career goals include advancing within the industry to leverage initiative-taking abilities and precision execution for enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production worker
Californian Beverages Limited
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2010.02 - 2012.04
- Assisted with inventory management for optimal production scheduling.
- Handled finished products for packaging and dispatch.
- Achieved consistent output with careful monitoring of production process.
- Performed routine inspections to uphold product quality standards.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by maintaining equipment in good working order.
- Participated in team meetings contributing ideas for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supported daily production targets
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing, enhancing productivity rates.
- Worked on assembly line, producing high-quality goods.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by organising materials for production line.
Production line worker
Speciality Foods limited
Kitwe, Copperbelt
2009.01 - 2009.06
- Completed all assigned tasks in efficient manner leading to improved overall performance.
- Monitored machine output for any inconsistencies or abnormalities.
- Maintained clean workspace, promoting healthier environment.
- Operated machinery accurately leading to increased productivity rates.
- Observed all health and safety guidelines contributing towards safe working environment.
- Handled high pressure work
- Monitored production equipment, notifying maintenance team of faults or inefficiencies.
Production Line Worker (Internship)
Ndola Lime Company Limited
Ndola, Copperbelt
2007.10 - 2007.12
- Monitored machine output for any inconsistencies or abnormalities.
- Completed all assigned tasks in efficient manner leading to improved overall performance.
- Worked in coordination with other factory workers to meet production goals.
- Met tight deadlines by working efficiently under pressure.
- Adhered strictly to company procedures whilst ensuring high-quality outputs were achieved.
- Enhanced team morale with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimize disruptions.
- Collaborated effectively with production teams to maintain excellent productivity and performance standards.
Production Line Worker (Internship)
Zambia Sugar Plc
Mazabuka, Southern Province
2007.07 - 2007.09
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Assisted in sugar production processes
- Completed all assigned tasks in efficient manner leading to improved overall performance.
- Enhanced team morale with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Cleaned and maintained production equipment.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to maintain line productivity.
- Operated various machinery to produce and store products.
- Fed raw materials into production machinery.
- Placed finished goods on specified pallets ready for dispatching.
- Completed all assigned tasks in efficient manner leading to improved overall performance.
Production line worker
Athol Plastics Company Limited
Kitwe, Copperbelt
2005.01 - 2005.12
- Ensured proper use of equipment to prevent malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Handled materials with care to avoid damage and spillage during process.
- Assisted in training new staff members, facilitating smoother operations.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances safely and effectively.
- Manufactured plastic products including cups, chairs, basins, and plates.
- Product packaging and quality inspection.
- Assisted machine operators during production.
- Maintained production efficiency and workplace safety
Education
Diploma in Production and Operations Management - Engineering Studies
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Sciences
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 2006.01 - 2008.12
Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Business and Management Studies
The University Of Zambia
Kitwe, Copperbelt 2016.01 - 2018.12
Skills
- Packaging expertise
- Basic computer literacy
- Project planning capability
- Safety protocols adherence
- Complex machinery operation
- Assembly line proficiency
- Time management efficiency
- KPI achievement
- Customer focus
- Initiative taking
- Articulate communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
Languages
English
Fluent
Bemba
Native
Affiliations
- Reading books
- playing football
- watching movies
- Gardening
- Morning runs and fitness activities
Timeline
Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Business and Management Studies
The University Of Zambia
2016.01 - 2018.12
Production worker
Californian Beverages Limited
2010.02 - 2012.04
Production line worker
Speciality Foods limited
2009.01 - 2009.06
Production Line Worker (Internship)
Ndola Lime Company Limited
2007.10 - 2007.12
Production Line Worker (Internship)
Zambia Sugar Plc
2007.07 - 2007.09
Diploma in Production and Operations Management - Engineering Studies
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Sciences
2006.01 - 2008.12
Production line worker
Athol Plastics Company Limited
2005.01 - 2005.12