Neremiah Mothata
About Neremiah Mothata
Neremiah Mothata is the Manufacturing Operations Manager at SC Johnson in South Africa, with over 17 years of management experience in various industries.
Company
Neremiah Mothata currently works at SC Johnson as a Manufacturing Operations Manager in South Africa. The company is known for its prominent household brands, and Mothata plays a significant role in ensuring the operational effectiveness of its manufacturing processes.
Title
Neremiah Mothata holds the title of Manufacturing Operations Manager. In his role, he oversees the manufacturing operations, implementing lean manufacturing methodologies, and ensuring effective productivity and performance management.
Professional Background
Neremiah Mothata has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, having held various managerial roles. He worked as a Plant Manager at Unilever in Boksburg for a year and as a Manufacturing Manager at Henkel in Alberton for two years. Prior to these, he served as a Production Manager at Nestle S.A. in Hammanskraal for two years and as a Packaging Manager at Adcock Ingram in Wadeville for two years. He also held roles as a Production Team Leader at HEINEKEN in Sedibeng Brewery, a Production Engineer at Johnson Matthey in Germiston South, and had earlier roles at the University of Johannesburg, Anglo American, and Cartal cc.
Education and Certifications
Neremiah Mothata earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and another in Operations Management from the University of Johannesburg. He completed the Management Advanced Programme (MAP) at the University of the Witwatersrand and holds a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from the University of South Africa. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial disciplines.
Expertise and Skills
Mothata specializes in Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma. He has significant expertise in areas including Budgeting & Costing, Capital Projects, Industrial & Labour Relations, Change & Transformation Management, and Productivity & Performance Management. This blend of skills allows him to effectively manage manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement.
Achievements
Neremiah Mothata has received several accolades for his contributions to the manufacturing sector. He was honored with the Africa Mancom Award for effective leadership during the COVID-19 lockdown, particularly for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and employee morale. He was also part of the team that won the Africa Regional GM Award for redesigning a heating system for a water bath unit within three weeks. Additionally, he contributed to the team that received the Global President Award for introducing disinfectant products to combat the COVID-19 third wave.