About

Industrial Engineering graduate with over 3 years of experience supporting data accuracy, system performance, and operational efficiency in production and site-based environments. Strong background in data validation, cycle and performance analysis, discrepancy identification, and operational reporting. Highly proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of Power BI and SQL to support data-driven decision-making. Detail-oriented, client-focused, and adaptable, with proven ability to troubleshoot issues, communicate insights clearly, and support stakeholders through accurate reporting, system monitoring, and continuous improvement across on-site and office environments. Core Competency

Experience

Tshepo Lukhele

Work experience
  • Industrial Engineer | Product & Process Support | Data Capturing & Analyst at   Fermel (Pty) Ltd
  • Conducted VSM to identify non-value-added activities and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes.
  • Performed time and motion studies to establish standard times, improve labor utilization, and increase production efficiency.
  • Led capacity planning and production balancing using demand analysis and resource optimization techniques.
  • Conduct time and motion studies to improve productivity, workflow efficiency, and ergonomics.
  • Interpret operational and cycle data to identify inefficiencies, reporting gaps, and root causes of inaccurate outputs.
  • Applied lean manufacturing, kaizen, and 5S methodologies to eliminate waste, improve process stability, and increase productivity.
  • Developed and optimized VBOM and MBOM, routing structures, and engineering documentation to improve manufacturing accuracy.
  • Designed and standardized manufacturing processes through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process mapping.
  • Monitored and analyzed KPIs, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, throughput, and production efficiency to drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, Bills of Materials, and production documentation.
  • Supported production planning using ERP/MRP systems, demand forecasting, material planning, and production scheduling techniques.
  • Led continuous improvement projects using the PDCA methodology, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost performance

Tshepo Lukhele

Education
  • January, 2021 - December, 2023
  • Fulltime

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