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Joel Govender

@joelgovender

Logistics & Events Manager at Brand Barrow Communications, coordinating event and project logistics.

At Brand Barrow Communications, I work as a Logistics & Events Manager, coordinating transportation, fleet management, warehouse and inventory control, and supplier relationships.

I also manage event and project logistics, cost control, and risk, compliance, and safety activities.

Previously, at Unilever SA Foods, I worked in Technical Operations, WCM Unit Support, and as a Shift Coordinator – First Line Manager. My responsibilities included production coordination, safety and quality standards, continuous improvement, and reducing downtime through root-cause solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Logistics & Events Manager

Current

Brand Barrow Communications

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years)

Oversees logistics planning, transportation, warehouse inventory, supplier management, cost control, and event logistics. Leads team development and ensures compliance with safety and operational standards.

Logistics Planning Fleet Management Warehouse Management Inventory Control Supplier Management Cost Control Risk Management Compliance Event Management Team Leadership Reporting

Shift Coordinator – First Line Manager

Unilever SA Foods

Jun 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Enforced safety protocols, ensured quality compliance, and coordinated production operations to meet targets. Led continuous improvement initiatives and managed workforce administration.

SHE Leadership Risk Assessment Quality Assurance CQRS CCP OPRP Production Planning WCM Autonomous Maintenance Fault Finding Downtime Analysis Team Management SAP Microsoft Office

WCM Unit Support

Unilever SA Foods

Mar 2015 - May 2021 (6 years 2 months)

Provided World Class Manufacturing support, completed supervisory training, and facilitated department SOPs. Applied WCM tools and concepts to improve operational performance.

WCM Autonomous Maintenance Continuous Improvement Supervision Skills Facilitation SOPs

Technical Operations

Unilever SA Foods

Nov 2004 - Feb 2015 (10 years 3 months)

Supported technical operations within the food manufacturing environment, contributing to production and maintenance activities.

Technical Operations Manufacturing Production Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Trenance Manor Secondary School

Secondary School Certificate, General

1993 - 1999

Completed secondary education at Trenance Manor Secondary School from 1993 to 1999, passing subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Biology.