Ganizani John Phiri

• Establishing a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members.
• Overseeing quality control procedures, guaranteeing that all products meet company standards before customer shipment.
• Resolving personnel conflicts professionally while fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to team success.
• Facilitating open lines of communication between shifts by conducting thorough handover meetings at the beginning and end of each shift period.
• Implement new policies and procedures as needed, continually update employees on relevant changes within the organization or industry best practices.
• Providing clear direction and leadership to shift personnel, fostering teamwork and high levels of engagement.
• Coordinating closely with supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of raw materials necessary for meeting production goals and avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Enhance employee performance with regular coaching, feedback, and tailored training programs and evaluate performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributing towards achieving sustainability goals by actively participating in alternative fuels use initiatives within the facility.
• Optimize resource allocation to achieve maximum productivity without compromising quality standards.
• Managing personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Scrutinize production output and identify areas for improvement, analyzing data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
• Manage operations of a combination of 58 tph ball mills (Polysius machinery and FLSmidth machinery) for cement grinding to attain residues of less than or equal to 16% on a 45-micron sieve, and another combination of 90 tph ball mills for raw milling to attain residues of less than or equal to 12% on a 100-micron sieve (Polysius machinery and FLSmidth machinery).
• Supervising the operation of a 550 tpd Polysius horizontal rotary kiln to ensure the production of the right quality clinker that conforms to ISO 9002 standards of 1250 to 1350 liter weight, 60 to 65 C3S, 96 to 99 LSF, and 25 to 27 liquid phase.

• Led safety meetings and promoted adherence to company policies for a safer working environment for all employees involved in the plant operation activities.
• Conducted reconciliation of packaging material for assorted products dispatched in the shift and balance the stock in the sub-store.
• Managed leave days and working hours for the contractors in the section to ensure people worked the right number of hours and manage fatigue.
• Supervised day-to-day functions of the operation of 2 X 8 spouts Haver Boecker roto packers for loading cement and dispatching activities in line with loading bills and procedures to meet targets.
• Supervised section maintenance personnel to improve packer output performance to greater than 85% by ensuring the availability of spouts of packing equipment through the timely intervention of deviations and anomalies.
• Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
• Formulated and implemented the standard operating procedure for managing excess bulk cement in bulk tankers.
• Uphold the health and safety of the site to ensure the safety of personnel, machinery, and all stakeholders.
• Managed customers indirectly through sales about their consignment departure dates and any other information that may interest them.
• Contributed to analysis of failures and problems recommending corrective actions, tracking and documenting the incidents.
• Documented comprehensive report for the shift operation and distribution to management.
• Supervised day-to-day functions of packing plant.
• Increased production output by closely monitoring operations, identifying bottlenecks, and making necessary adjustments to workflow.
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
• Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.

• Supervised the operations of a Puzzolana 300 tph, 4-stage aggregates crushing plant.
• Prepared daily and monthly production reports and maintained records of haulage tallies and stocks of raw materials and aggregates to present accurate invoicing at the end of the month.
• Developed safe working procedures and strictly enforced compliance with the plant and company Health and Safety Policy and cardinal rules.
• Plan and monitor the haulage of materials from the pit and the waste dumps to the trommels screen and crushing plant.
• Arranged the resident haulage contractor to ascertain the availability of mobile plant equipment to carry out operations to optimize production.
• Supervised all employees, contractors, and visitors' safety inductions to promote zero harm to all stakeholders on site.
• Directed and supervised all production activities to meet planned targets.
• Management of hours and leave days for all contractors and subcontractors in the aggregates plant.
• Coordinated quality and production by ensuring samples are delivered to the lab for analysis on a timely basis to meet customer specifications.
• Oversaw routine preventive maintenance activities, extending equipment lifespan and reducing unexpected breakdowns.
• Provided critical support during emergency situations, working diligently alongside colleagues to resolve issues quickly and safely.
• Enhanced production rates through close analysis of equipment performance, maintenance schedules, and process adjustments.
• Assisted management in setting long-term strategic goals related to production capacity expansion plans.
• Maintained optimal inventory levels by closely monitoring supply chain processes and communicating effectively with procurement personnel.
• Supported engineering staff in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions or process inefficiencies.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, inspections, and evaluations of existing procedures.
• Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.

• Led the team in conducting routine maintenance on Buhler machinery.
• Provided onsite direction and leadership to ensure projects were completed within specific guidelines.
• Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring breakdowns and provided permanent solutions to eliminate recurrence and reduce downtime.
• Managed the documentation of weekly engineering reports and presented them to management to align and for support purposes.
• Supervised crew of electricians and maintained a safe, efficient, and structured work environment.
• Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
• Provided technical guidance to employees on the safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.
• Expedited issue resolution through effective troubleshooting techniques applied to complex electrical problems encountered during projects.
• Oversaw installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Trained and mentored subordinates on complex procedures and industry best practices.
• Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.