Prudence Mohlala

Background

About Prudence Mohlala

Experienced Plant Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Skilled in but not limited to: Pyrometallurgy, Process Control, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, People Management, Charge makeup, Problem Solving, Excellent leadership skills, Decision making, Project Development and Management, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, and Failure Analysis. Leadership and Team Management Manage multidisciplinary teams across various plant operations. Delegate tasks, monitor performance, and facilitate skills development and training. Conducte disciplinary processes and manage work planning, including shift rosters and timekeeping. Operations and Production Oversight Directs operations to meet production and quality targets across multiple plants. Supervise maintenance tasks, budget planning, and operational cost controls. Coordinate production schedules, dispatch logistics, and inventory management. Process Optimization and Technical Expertise Conducted metallurgical process evaluations to improve efficiency and recovery rates. Applied root cause analysis and other problem-solving methodologies for operational deviations. Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implemented process improvements. Safety and Compliance Ensure compliance with ISO standards (17025, 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001). Identifie safety risks through audits, Walk-The-Talks, and Plan Job Observations. Maintain safety standards in daily operations and enforced housekeeping protocols. Budgeting and Cost Management Manage plant consumable costs and tracked financial KPIs. Prepare annual and monthly budgets and monitored operational expenditures. Negotiate with raw material suppliers regarding pricing, quality, and delivery schedules. Data Analysis and Reporting Analysed metallurgical performance trends using tools like Aspen. Compiled and presented performance reports, trend analyses, and scorecards. Provided technical advice and insights for continuous improvement projects. Project Management and Continuous Improvement Led cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives within plant operations. Supervised plant improvement projects in collaboration with engineering teams. Championed process safety frameworks in smelting and chemical operations