Baren J. Van Heerden
Melbourne,USA
Summary
Multifaceted, hands-on, and performance-focused professional offering proven experience in manufacturing-based industry, encompassing production management, process control, financial management, and administrative support. Recognized for excellent leadership capability in manufacturing / assembling and quality checking. Armed with strong interpersonal and communication skills in establishing quality relationships with all levels of individuals. Known for strong work ethic in fulfilling assigned tasks, while ensuring the attainment of set-forth goals and objectives. Eligible to live and work in the US legally.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Spa Manufacturer
Melbourne, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed staff and facilitated training to enhance team skills and effectiveness.
- Conducted quality control and testing of final products to meet customer standards.
- Ensuring maximum profitability and profit margins in accordance with company guidelines.
- Explored innovative methods to enhance product quality and performance.
- Made all spas to specific customer requirements, including the number of jets, air mixture controls, pump configurations, LED lighting, installation of air bubblers, spa shell color, and return plumbing lines.
- Scheduled monthly preventative maintenance on all machinery.
- Ensuring correct packing of final product and loading of final product and signing-off to shipper or transporter.
- Ordering of material and stock control. Ensuring the company gets the best prices where possible.
- Monitored material price fluctuations and updated cost sheets for accuracy.
- Scheduling orders according to sales.
- Assisted in various projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
Electrical/Low Voltage Technician
Senna-Tech & C.T.S Electrical
Melbourne, USA
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Supported skilled electricians and technicians throughout various work phases.
- Bended EMT, conduit, and PVC to align with project specifications.
- Performed threading of conduit to ensure proper fit for electrical applications.
- Ran MC cable and pulled copper for wiring projects, ensuring compliance with electrical standards.
- Installation of light fittings, receptacles, dimmer switches, low voltage wiring, panels, transformers.
- Installed structured cabling (Cat 6), CCTV systems, access controls, Waps, and terminated jacks; tested cables from point of use to IDF and set up racks and cable trays.
- Full knowledge in the usage of all relevant hand tools, including scissor lifts and boom lifts.
Executive Assistant
Prominent Melbourne Physiatrist
Melbourne, USA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Vehicle Salesman
Toyata and Nissan
Melbourne, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Owner/Stylist
Baren’s Hair Studio
Palm Bay, USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Golf Course Manager
Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex
Lango, UK
01.2008 - 01.2009
Consultant
Kroup Wood
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Display expertise in manufacturing single and double wide doors from exotic timbers.
- Ensure all doors and frames were made from harvested and kiln dried Teak or Mokwa timber.
- Take charge of all facets of production and stock control.
- Redesigned factory layout to align with Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Successfully increased production by approximately 40% with profit margins increasing by more than 20% within six months.
Managing Director
Mangamu Timbers
Sesheke, Zambia
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Oversee the daily operation of teak flooring and decking manufacturing.
- Handle the short- and long-term contracts and agreements negotiation.
- Take charge of maintaining appropriate inventory level in obtaining cash flow requirements.
- Manage company’s financial efforts, including banking, profit and loss, and budget control.
- Facilitate training to staff, as well as coordinate with chairman and board of directors.
- Drive sales across other regions by evaluating market trends for assigned commodities.
- Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly analysis reports.
- Lead a workforce of 250 seasonal workers.
Sales Agent
Sherrod Vans.
Jacksonville, USA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Managing Director – Owner
BenBar
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Managing daily operations of a steel fabrication company.
- Manufacture bull–bars, roll–bars, towing hitches, safari conversions, hunting conversions, roof cargo carriers, side steps, and 6 feet to 10 feet trailers – supplied / fitted vehicle / truck accessories.
- Managed over 150 staff members.
- Fitcom Pvt
Managing Director
Newtong Engineering
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Spearhead a daily manufacturing and engineering company operations.
- Demonstrate specialization in import substitution.
- Manufacture Plummer block bearing housings, pillow block housings, and machined bearings to suit.
- Produce several farms related products, such as seed spouts, tractor related spare parts, and harvester spare parts.
- Equipment skill include: lathes, milling machines, CNC lathe, CNC milling machine, sheet metal benders, pipe benders, argon arc welding machines, specialized in aluminum welding.
Owner/Stylist
She-n-He Hair Salon
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.1982 - 01.1990
Assistant Manager
Rent-A-Center
Palm Bay, USA
01.2011
Education
Business And Administration -
University of Zimbabwe
Harare01-1984
Skills
- Operational Management
- Manufacturing Practices
- Inventory Control and Management
- Product Assembly
- Team Leadership and Development
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Staff training
Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 10 Hour Certified
Residency
14, 2009
Family - Son
United States Air Force, Germany, 6
Habits
sober
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Golf
Qualifications Summary
Multifaceted, hands-on, and performance-focused professional offering proven experience in manufacturing-based industry, encompassing production management, process control, financial management, and administrative support. Recognized for excellent leadership capability in manufacturing / assembling and quality checking. Armed with strong interpersonal and communication skills in establishing quality relationships with all levels of individuals. Known for strong work ethic in fulfilling assigned tasks, while ensuring the attainment of set-forth goals and objectives. Eligible to live and work in the US legally., Operational Management, Manufacturing Practices, Inventory Control and Management, Product Assembly, Team Leadership and Development, Lean manufacturing experience, Continuous Process Improvement, Staff training
Personal Information
- Citizenship: United States of America
- Title: Manufacturing | Production Manager
- Place of Birth: Ndola, Zambia
Timeline
Production Manager
Spa Manufacturer
01.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical/Low Voltage Technician
Senna-Tech & C.T.S Electrical
01.2015 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
Prominent Melbourne Physiatrist
01.2013 - 01.2014
Vehicle Salesman
Toyata and Nissan
01.2011 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager
Rent-A-Center
01.2011
Owner/Stylist
Baren’s Hair Studio
01.2009 - 01.2011
Golf Course Manager
Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex
01.2008 - 01.2009
Consultant
Kroup Wood
01.2007 - 01.2008
Managing Director
Mangamu Timbers
01.2004 - 01.2007
Sales Agent
Sherrod Vans.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Managing Director – Owner
BenBar
01.1994 - 01.2000
Managing Director
Newtong Engineering
01.1991 - 01.1994
Owner/Stylist
She-n-He Hair Salon
01.1982 - 01.1990
Business And Administration -
University of Zimbabwe