Matias Antonio

My career journey, spanning over 30years, reflects a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and achieving results in dynamic work environments. 

I worked for the largest retail chain in Southern Africa, Shoprite as the Export Manager. My responsibilities covered MRP, storage, inventory management, material handling and shipping. 

Throughout my tenure at Wekaba Engineering, I held progressive roles such as Production Supervisor, Technical Buyer & Storeman, and most recently as a Production Support Manager and Facilities Manager. These roles have equipped me with a holistic understanding of production processes, quality control, supply chain management, team leadership and Facilities-hard and soft services

• Leading cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and quality control, complying with ISO standards and ensuring occupational health and safety protocols.
• Strategic procurement and supply chain management, minimizing costs and optimizing inventory while supporting operational needs.
• Overseeing plant and machinery maintenance, ensuring adherence to maintenance schedules, and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Spearheading business development initiatives, market segmentation, and product development strategies in both domestic and international markets.
• Facilities maintenance, asset life cycle, budgets, managing projects and stakeholders, tenders and contracts, processes, compliance OHS issues, IoT, systems and Business Continuity

Bachelors in Politics and business administration

International trade 

OEE production and operations

facilities managent