Wayne Bennett

Detail-oriented and quality-focused professional with extensive experience in promoting positive change that 
improved operational efficiency, quality, cost savings, and regulatory compliance
Rich background in managing heavy production lines, operating budgets, and cross-functional teams to increase 
production and cost savings. Adept at motivating teams to accomplish ever-changing production goals in any 
environment by developing KPIs, implementing motivational techniques, and building a goal-oriented working 
environment. Skilled in project management, lean manufacturing, facilities management, and preventive maintenance

Production Supervisor 2019 – Present
Deliver leadership and direction to improve strategic planning, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and team 
performance in a fast-paced environment. Leverage strong analytical skills and solid industry exposure to conduct 
employee’s performance appraisal and assign tasks. Spearhead cross-functional production team to initiate first ever 
Hexaxim manufacturing at Biovac in 2021.
● Credited with consecutively exceeding production targets by supporting manager with monthly planning.
● Guaranteed compliance with SOP’s, WI’s and cGMP guidelines while reviewing and approving leave and overtime. 
● Contributed to the attainment of certificate to manufacture vaccine commercially.
● Accomplished all significant challenges associated with leading the production team and advising on completing 3 
process validation batches of PFISER Prevenar 13, while serving as an active member of leadership team.

Production Team Leader 2018 – 2019
Improved production efficiency and operational efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing best 
practices. Held accountable for successful implementation of daily production plan and activity delegation. Participated
in process validation and equipment qualification.
● Improved decision-making process by formulating detailed reports for senior management.
● Managed and rationalised production floor operations with focus on achieving production efficiency. 
Intern 2016 – 2017
Gained invaluable experience in leading high-volume production operations and ensuring compliance with quality 
standards through audits. Administered wide range of functions, including component cleaning, operation of belimed 
washer, material preparation, sterilisation, vial washing and depyrogenation, aseptic filling operator, environmental 
monitoring and facility cleaning.
● Developed QMS documents, including DCN, CCN, CAPA, and DR. 
● Contributed to the process validation and equipment qualification.

Metric certificate, 2011
Vulumsi Senior Secondary School
ND Biotechnology, 2016
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
First Aid Course, St John, 2018