Johannes de Lange
@johannesdelange
Experienced manufacturing and branding manager specializing in logistics and data control.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced manufacturing and branding manager with deep expertise in site logistics, master data control (Bills of Materials and routings), and managing printing, sublimation and embroidery departments. I have a strong track record of implementing process improvements, lean (5S) practices, and training teams to improve quality and throughput.
Throughout my career I have led teams across warehousing, production planning, work-in-progress control and inventory management, and created practical tools such as costing spreadsheets, item-code request forms, and WIP documentation for Sage X3 and MS Navision. I have managed up to multi-department operations, overseen stock takes and cycle counts, and coordinated cross-functional meetings to meet delivery deadlines.
I am results-driven, adaptable and safety-focused, with achievements that include developing new documentation and recipes, achieving strong workplace evidence scores, and receiving a long-service award. I am available immediately and open to relocation, seeking opportunities where I can apply my operational, logistics and data management strengths to deliver measurable improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Site Decluttering Contractor
101 Properties
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)
Commissioned to declutter industrial units: sorted materials for reuse, recycling or disposal, catalogued tools and hardware, and managed sale or disposal of salvaged items.
Branding Manager
C & R Brand Solutions
May 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Managed printing, sublimation and embroidery departments, overseeing production, quality control and inventory while implementing 5S and cost controls; managed ~37 staff across departments and improved stock documentation and reporting for senior management.
Site Logistics Coordinator
Alpla Group
Jan 2020 - Feb 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Coordinated warehouse and delivery operations, cycle and monthly stock counts, and third-party warehouse relations while maintaining AlplaProd/AlplaOrder records and improving WIP and inventory accuracy.
Group Master Data Controller
Alpla Group
Jan 2007 - May 2018 (11 years 4 months)
Maintained product master data including BOMs, routings, item attributes and work centers on MS Nav; led data integrity, system troubleshooting and supported production costing and sample data capture.
Work in Progress Head
Boxmore Plastics
Jan 2007 - May 2018 (11 years 4 months)
Supervised 38 staff across WIP and finished goods functions, implemented Sage X3 workflows, led stock takes and journal posting processes to ensure accurate production accounting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NOHS Consultants
Certificate, Fire Fighting
2017 - 2017
Completed Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Marshal training in December 2017.
Kinsana HR Solutions
Certificate, Industrial Relations / Management
2015 - 2015
Completed Developing Competencies for Managing IR in the Workplace training in June 2015.
CBM Training
Skills Certificate, People Management
2012 - 2012
Completed Effective People Management skills training in November 2012.
Rusfurn
Certificate, Retail Business Management
1991 - 1991
Completed Retail Business Management Principles certificate in July 1991.
SAP Maleoskop Training
Unit Certificate, Riot and Crowd Control
1986 - 1986
Completed Riot and Crowd Control unit training between October and November 1986.
Pietersburg Hoƫrskool
Matric/Grade 12, Secondary Education
1978 - 1982
Completed Matric/Grade 12 in December 1982.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Social media
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Skills
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