Vincent Beukman
Vincent Beukman

Branch Manager

Actively looking · Member since 15 Aug 2025
Location
South Africa
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Full Time
Experience level
Not set

About

Professional summary

I am a dynamic and self-motivated individual with a wealth of transferable skills gained in the manufacturing and supply sector. I possess a strong commitment to delivering customer service excellence and have built a reputation for ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Over the years, I have developed expertise in managing daily operations, planning, and leading teams to achieve operational goals. I am experienced in negotiating purchases with suppliers and ensuring compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.

In my current role as a Branch Manager at SA Metal Group, I oversee all branch operations, lead my team to meet operational requirements, and maintain excellent customer relations. I ensure that materials are accurately classified, graded, and weighed according to company policies. Previously, I have held various supervisory and managerial roles in the ready-mix concrete and manufacturing industries, where I managed production processes, quality assurance, and stock control.

I am skilled in designing and implementing training programs, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring continuous on-the-job training for staff. My experience also includes monitoring batching accuracy, assisting with employment equity, and enforcing strict safety guidelines. I am adaptable, able to work under pressure, and have strong leadership and decision-making skills.

I am currently based in Eerste rivier, Western Cape, South Africa, and am willing to relocate anywhere. I am eager to bring my expertise in operations management and customer service to a challenging new role where I can contribute to organizational success and continue my professional growth.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the ability to manage complex production environments, optimize resource use, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. I am confident that my background and skills make me a valuable asset to any team focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

11 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Scrap Metal Yard / Branch Manager SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

Daily operations, planning and managing of the branch; Negotiating purchases with suppliers; Leading and managing a team to achieve operational requirements; Ensuring company policies, procedures and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to; Training staff on and enforcing the Second Hand Goods Act; Maintaining excellent customer relations; Ensuring materials are accurately classified, graded, and weighed as per company policies.

Training/Health & Safety Manager Ciolli Readymix

Maintained health & safety files at plants and sites; Ensured safe working environment and correct usage of PPE; Designed and implemented training programs; Monitored batching accuracy and rectified issues; Assisted with employment equity; Ensured continuous on-the-job training for staff.

Plant Supervisor Ciolli Ready-mix

Managed and controlled product quality assurance; Controlled production processes; Optimized raw material stock levels; Ensured safety, health and environmental programs were under control.

Quality Controller Urban Cement

Performed quality control tests on raw materials and finished products; Ensured employee compliance with safety and environmental regulations; Supervised all functional activities; Controlled equipment and materials within the department.

Plant Supervisor Afrimat Ready-mix

Managed and controlled materials and stock levels; Planned, organised, led and controlled the concrete production plant; Reported and investigated stock variance; Ordered raw materials and maintained stock control.

Senior Plant Operator Portland Ready-mix

Controlled and operated automated ready-mix concrete and pre-cast batch plants; Provided high quality concrete batching and delivery; Maintained inventory control; Managed administration, production, quality and maintenance of plant and vehicles.

Plant Operator Lafarge Ready-mix

Ran and maintained batch plant; Performed weekly physical inventory audits; Maintained material levels for production; Produced concrete meeting quality standards; Met operational service targets for distribution; Ordered raw materials to meet daily production requirements.

Storeman / Trainee Production Supervisor Rocla

Supervised production employees on assigned shift to meet production guidelines; Ensured production according to plan; Assisted with plant orders and stock takes; Enforced strict safety guidelines and company standards.

Education

Learning history

Unisa

Bachelor of Supply Chain & Production Management

Incomplete

University of Cape Town

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

City & Gilts

Certificate in Concrete Technology

Langeberg Secondary School

High School (Matric)

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