City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
OVERVIEW of David Keith Lewis • With my experience in many different disciplines, I am in a position to add value to any business in any number of ways. • The majority of my experience lies in General management and this is the area which I enjoy the most and feel the most comfortable performing. • The skills I have honed over the 5 years as Asst. General Manager at Toyota, together with the focus on the “Toyota Way” philosophy have left me a more able and capable leader. • A lot of Toyota’s methodologies and ideals are entrenched and I regularly apply them.I am passionate about: 1. focusing on efficiencies 2. communication 3. correct documentation 4. visual display 5. standardization of processes 6. continuous improvement • I also believe that to get a team working cohesively, one needs to get the right people in the business (culture fit) then to place the right people with the right attitude in the correct positions. • My major strength is my ability to assess the skills of my team and draw on each individual’s knowledge and skills to work together to achieve the end result. • I am a supporter of the Steve Covey 7 habits philosophy and his writings. • I do not just accept status quo and have an ability to get people to brainstorm with the aim of finding alternate solutions. Specialties: 1. Purchasing negotiations 2. Contract negotiations 3. Financial controls 4. Administration 5. General Operational Management 6. Chairman of internal grievances and disciplinary hearings 7. Chairman of appeal hearings