Kamlesh Pather
About Kamlesh Pather
Kamlesh Pather is the Plant QA Manager at Procter & Gamble in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, with a background in quality assurance, product management, and mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Kamlesh Pather is currently serving as a Plant QA Manager at Procter & Gamble. He has held this position since 2020, providing leadership and oversight for quality assurance operations in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with company standards and maintaining high levels of product quality across the plant's production processes.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Prior to his current role, Kamlesh Pather worked as a Process Engineer at Procter & Gamble from 2019 to 2020. During his 8-month tenure in the Johannesburg plant, he was involved in optimizing production processes, ensuring product quality, and implementing efficiency improvements to meet the company's high standards.
Quality Assurance and Product Management at Defy Appliances
Kamlesh Pather has extensive experience in quality assurance and product management from his tenure at Defy Appliances. From 2017 to 2019, he focused on quality assurance for refrigeration, cooking, and auto dryer products across three plants. He utilized statistical analysis, warranty data, scrap, root cause analysis, and defect analysis to enhance product quality. Additionally, as part of the Product Management team, he developed strategies for product features, performance, and marketing.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering and Management
Kamlesh Pather holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education with a Diploma in Management from the same university, completed in 2018. His solid educational foundation in engineering and management underpins his professional capabilities and strategic approach in the industry.
Early Career and Academic Involvement
Kamlesh gained early career experience through various roles. He served as a Practical Demonstrator and Research Assistant at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2016. Additionally, he undertook vacation work as a student at Desmond Reddy Detailing cc in 2016. These roles provided him with practical insights and foundational skills that contributed to his professional growth.