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Itumeleng Matlhoma

@itumelengmatlhoma

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I am an operations and project coordination professional optimizing food production, quality, and compliance.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an operations/project coordination role where I can optimize workflows, strengthen food safety and quality systems, and drive KPI-led continuous improvement across production teams.

I’m an Operations and Project Coordination professional with experience across manufacturing, inflight catering, and academic environments. I specialize in workflow optimisation, quality assurance, production planning, and cross-functional coordination to keep operations consistent and audit-ready.

In my production leadership role at BRM Brands, I supervise daily production activities for the bacon processing line and plan schedules to meet 4000–5000 packets per shift. I track and analyze KPIs such as yield, labour hours/ton, downtime, rework, and wastage, while ensuring adherence to HACCP and ISO standards and achieving zero major audit findings.

I bring a quality-management foundation supported by process auditing, data analysis, SOP development, and food safety compliance in ISO-certified environments. I also strengthen systems through internal process audits, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement/lean initiatives—supported by project status reporting and KPI-driven dashboards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Production Supervisor

BRM Brands

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 (10 months)

Supervised daily bacon line production, leading 11 staff across trimming, moulding, smoking, slicing, and packing to meet 4,000–5,000 packets per shift. Ensured HACCP/ISO compliance with zero major audit findings, tracked KPIs (yield, downtime, rework, wastage), and led root-cause corrective actions to improve line efficiency.

Production Planning Team Leadership KPI Tracking HACCP ISO Compliance Root Cause Analysis Continuous Improvement

Operations Coordinator

BRM Brands

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 (7 months)

Coordinated multiple manufacturing projects by aligning production schedules, raw-material supply, and workforce planning to support on-time delivery. Performed internal process audits, managed resources in a 24/7 environment to minimize downtime, and analyzed yield/waste data to recommend improvements reducing scrap and improving cost efficiency.

Operations Coordination Internal Auditing Resource Planning 24 7 Manufacturing Ops Yield & Waste Analysis SOP Development Continuous Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration

Graduate Trainee

Newsrest

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Supported inflight catering operations by coordinating initiatives to streamline airline service delivery and assist production planning for tailored passenger meal menus. Completed QA checks under Newrest’s “I Care!” integrated management system, documented SOPs, tracked inventory levels, and reported KPIs via data-driven dashboards.

Quality Assurance HACCP Focused Audits SOP Development KPIs Dashboards Food Safety Compliance

Academic Tutor

University of Johannesburg

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Tutored students in Quality Assurance 2A and Business Mathematics (1:1 and groups), improving comprehension and academic performance. Supported course delivery through exam invigilation and marking, and created revision materials that strengthened understanding of statistical quality techniques and operational management concepts.

Statistical Techniques Exams Invigilation Academic Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Postgraduate Diploma in Quality, Quality Management

2025 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Quality focusing on advanced project management, integrated management systems, and strategic quality management. Currently in progress.

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma in Quality, Quality Management

2023 - 2024

Advanced Diploma in Quality covering project management and quality management systems, including quality auditing and statistical quality techniques.

University of Johannesburg

Diploma in Operations Management, Operations Management

2019 - 2022

Diploma in Operations Management with a focus on operations management principles, quality assurance, financial principles, and organisational effectiveness.