Lillian Mashabela
@lillianmashabela
Mechanical engineering and IT professional improving FMCG equipment uptime through maintenance and quality.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Mechanical Engineering and IT professional with 5+ years supporting FMCG manufacturing—from equipment maintenance and production control to QA checks. I execute preventative and corrective work on bottling line systems, using fault finding and root cause analysis to reduce downtime.
I strengthen compliance with SHE and GMP standards, maintain QMS documentation, and drive continuous improvement to cut defects and improve operational efficiency. I also coach junior operators and monitor performance through VPM/PIM/POM systems and Microsoft Office reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Process Artisan
Coca-Cola Beverages
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Executed preventative and corrective maintenance on bottling equipment, reducing downtime through proactive inspections and rapid fault resolution. Ensured compliance with SHE and GMP standards and coached junior operators.
QA Checker
Massmart
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Conducted product inspections and maintained quality documentation to strengthen compliance. Implemented corrective actions to reduce defects and improve overall quality performance.
Production Process Controller
Coca-Cola Beverages
Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 (6 years)
Operated high-speed production machinery and performed maintenance and technical troubleshooting to support stable output. Monitored performance using VPM systems and contributed to process improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ekurhuleni West College
Mechanical Engineering
2018 - 2020
Completed Mechanical Engineering studies at Ekurhuleni West College from 2018 to 2020.
University of Pretoria
Information Technology
2014 - 2016
Completed Information Technology studies at the University of Pretoria from 2014 to 2016.
Ekurhuleni West College
Financial Management
2010 - 2013
Completed Financial Management studies at Ekurhuleni West College from 2010 to 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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