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Lesley Mabotja

Product Development at National Ceramic Industries

Vereeniging, South Africa

Work Experience

  • Product DevelopmentFull Time

    National Ceramic Industries

    Mar 2015 - Present -10 yrs, 3 months

    South Africa , Vereeniging

    • Job Details:Successfully managed production Designs • Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction. • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules. • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis. • Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs. • Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally. • Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership. • Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency. • Worked with quality manager to achieve the proper segregation and recycling of all wash and rework. • discuss need for modification Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products • Must be able to follow the right procedure when loading the files to production machine • Three product ahead according to production plan • Able to prepare the designs and loading of file to the production • Able to create linearization charts and icc profiles • Able to complete projects in timeous manner • Able to check production design are on speck and backing up the files from time to time • Adjusts position of design or screen to ensure specified colour print registration • Advise corporations on issues involving corporate image projects or problems • Compares ink or paint prepared for printing run with master colour swatch to confirm accuracy of match • Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products • Trains workers in use of printing equipment and in quality standards • Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval
  • Ceramic CAD DesignerFull Time

    Checa Ceramics

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 -6 months

    South Africa

    • Job Details:• Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction. • Championed quality initiatives. • Defined manufacturing perfmmance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets. • Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs. • Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership. • Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime. • Spending time in the colour laboratory preparing glazes and stains. • Colour development and colour management, Preparing Paste for production. • Concepts creation until completion of the job including manufacturing process. • Prepare the costing sheets, master specs sheet, production for new decor. • Thinking creatively to produce new ideas, concepts and designs. Presenting final ideas to management for client approval. • Working with various package media, apple iMac, adobe suite CS6, AutoCAD. • Inspect the finishing or surface of the tile. • Preparing positive and silkscreen for production. • Operate and assist water jet department. • Design cut file for water jet machine
  • Graphic Designer & CoordinatorInternship

    National Ceramic Industries

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 -4 months

    South Africa , Vereeniging

    • Job Details:Editing and checking Designs whether are on specks Colour Matching Working on short deadline and under pressure Preparing design, adjusting printing Quality check for Production tiles. Working with colour profile and creating linearization Preparing Ink cost before Production Working with Gamma 75 HD Printer Attending two daily production meetings
  • Studio PracticeInternship

    Vaal University of Technology

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 -11 months

    South Africa , Vanderbijlpark

    • Job Details:General Responsibilities (APPROX 7 HOURS/SEMSTER) 1. Mix glazes, stains, slips and kiln wash. Each Studio Assistant is responsible for 3-4 formulas and to keep them fully supplied. 2. Dry materials bin: keep full and inform the studio manager when reorder is necessary. 3. General continual cleanup. Clean and organize studio between terms. 4. Assist students as needed. 5. Attend meetings each semester with Studio Manager 6. Participate in special projects such as kiln building, glaze testing, fundraising, etc. Kiln Area Responsibilities (APPROX 20 HOURS/SEMESTER) 1. Kilns: load, fire, unload both electric and gas kilns. 2. Monitor all firings from start to finish 3. Clean shelves, organize bricks and posts and clean the interior of all kilns after firing. 4. Prepare cone packs. Monitoring Responsibilities (3-6 HOURS/SEMESTER) 1. Studio Assistants must be present for weekend practice hours. 2. Studio Assistants are responsible for opening and closing the studio. 3. Assist students as needed. 4. During monitoring, Studio Assistants should make sure all students know they are available to assist with questions and troubleshooting. 5. Studio Assistants are encouraged to take time to create work in the studio, particularly during practice hours, serving as an inspiring presence to students. Job Privileges 1. Personal shelving in the studio /limited studio production 2. Use of studio when classes are not in session. 3. One free class per semester 4. May audit (listen but not participate in) any pottery classes or workshops.
  • Education

    • Vocational in Design

      Modena Design Centre

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015 - 0 Month

    • Technical Diploma in FIne and applied arts

      Tswane University od technology

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 - 3 yr

    • High School - Other

      B k Matlala High

      Jan 2005 

    Achievements

    Sasol New signature art competition nominee Forsale Ceramic Competition 2011 Forsale Ceramic Competition 2012

    Skills

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Product Development and Tile Designer

      National Ceramic Industries(Australia)·2018
    • Creadigit (RIP)

      System·2016
    • Auto CAD

      Modena Design Centre·2015
    • AutoCAD Fundermentals

      2015
    • National Diploma: Fine Arts

      Tshwane University of Technology·2013
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