JENA NICHOLAS TAURAI
McKinney,TX
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Fitter bringing years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Fitter Turner
Hunyani Paper Sacks And Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries
01.1991 - Current
- With competences in Machine Overhaul, Preventive maintenance, Repairs of various Plant machinery such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, boilers, valves, compressors, vacuum pumps etc
- Assemblies: Fabrication: General Machining (turning, milling, grinding) of various spares, components: Light electrical work with Hunyani Paper Sacks and Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools
- Inspected sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications using instruments such as gauges, micrometers and dial indicators
- Increased production standards by minimizing production failures and promoting efficient setups
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement
- Supervised 4 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Zimbabwe Bearings
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Koppel Gilbert Machine Tools
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Mining & Industrial Supplies
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Tool-Quip Zimbabwe
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Heavy Duty Industrial Pty Ltd
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Masakheni Isizwe Mining & Construction CC
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation.
Education
Journeyman Fitter Turner Class 2 - Preventive And Corrective Maintenance
Mutare Technical College
Mutare Zimbabwe12.1994
National Advanced Craft Certificate - Machineshop Craft Practice
Mutare Technical College
Mutare Zimbabwe12.1994
GCE Ordinary Levels - High School Diploma
Bradley Institute
Bindura Zimbabwe11.1990
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Performance Testing
- Service Coordination
- Delivery Scheduling
- Order Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Data Entry
- Staff Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Vehicle Inspection
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Procedure Development
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Worker Supervision
- Rate Negotiation
- Order Picking and Processing
- Defective Product Removal and Disposal
- Warehouse Safety
- Decision-Making
- Receiving Oversight
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Logistics Processes
- Standards Documentation
- Distribution Reporting and Documentation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Part Repairs and Replacement
- Fleet Inspections
- Client Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Internal Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Safety Management
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Clerical Support
Roles And Responsibilities
- Internal and External sales
- Product promotion support and after sales
- Key Customer Accounts: New Business Development
- Order Processing Invoicing Quotations: General Administration including Basic Accounting
- Purchasing, Warehouse management, Despatch Logistics
- Staff supervision and motivation
Supply Chain Experience
25 years, 9 years, Zimbabwe Bearings, Koppel Gilbert Machine Tools, Mining & Industrial Supplies, Tool-Quip Zimbabwe, Heavy Duty Industrial Pty Ltd, Masakheni Isizwe Mining & Construction CC
Identification
CN839865 -Zimbabwe, 42-129441-V-42
Computer Literacy
- Microsoft
- Pastel Accounting
Work Ethic
High
Adaptability
True
Customer Service Focus
True
Habits
Sober
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Rusape Zimbabwe
- Gender: Male
- Hobbies: Reading-Technical Journal and Magazines, Newspapers, Playing &Watching Soccer, Church and Religion, Traveling
- Marital Status: Married
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: False
- Date of Birth: 01/01/73
- Nationality: African
- Driving License: True
References
Mr. J Crundall, Managing Director, Mining and Industrial Suppliers, +263 (04) 621 796/7 Ms. G Geldenhuys, Managing Director, Heavy Duty Industrial (Pty) Ltd, +27 11 974 8725 Mr. Marcus Schouten, Financial Manager, Masakheni Isizwe Mining & Construction CC, +27 11 824 2654 /082 419 0940 Mr. Peter Kutama, Workshop Foreman, Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries, +263 (04) 666 701/2
Timeline
Maintenance Fitter Turner
Hunyani Paper Sacks And Zimbabwe Sugar Refineries
01.1991 - Current
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Zimbabwe Bearings
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Koppel Gilbert Machine Tools
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Mining & Industrial Supplies
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Tool-Quip Zimbabwe
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Heavy Duty Industrial Pty Ltd
Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics
Masakheni Isizwe Mining & Construction CC
Journeyman Fitter Turner Class 2 - Preventive And Corrective Maintenance
Mutare Technical College
National Advanced Craft Certificate - Machineshop Craft Practice
Mutare Technical College
GCE Ordinary Levels - High School Diploma
Bradley Institute
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