Thomas Stevens

Project and Operations management

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

About

Highly motivated and results-oriented Program Manager with extensive experience in plant operations, manufacturing, and industrialization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive operational excellence, and optimize production schedules. Specialized in implementing quality management systems, lean manufacturing principles, and process enhancements to achieve superior business outcomes. Adept at managing large-scale projects, developing strategic operational plans, and optimizing resource allocation to meet organizational goals. Passionate about driving business transformation and delivering measurable results.

Experience

  • Strategic Lead, localization, skills and technology development. at AITF - Automotive Industry Transformation Fund
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    I am excited to announce my new appointment as Strategic Lead : Localization, skills and technology Development at the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund. This role will primarily focus on increasing local content in vehicles assembled and manufactured in South Africa with a big focus also on NEV components.

  • Project manager Operations at Hafilat Industry L.L.C
    Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 · 4 mos

    Project Management, Operations management, Quality and compliance, Cost and Resource Management, Leadership and Team Development

  • Director / Owner at Automotive Technical Solutions (Pty) Ltd
    Jul 2020 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Project management in new vehicle model launch, Supplier development providing quality solutions by adding value components and reducing process and manufacturing waste.

  • Automotive Investment Holdings (Hybrid)
    • Senior Consultant
      May 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Program Management for Automotive Product Launch, Manufacturing launch and Process engineering and development activities in an adhoc as needed basis

    • Senior Industrialization Consultant
      Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 · 3 mos

  • Senior Consultant at The PAC Group
    Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 · 2 mos

    Project and Operational management of Distribution center automation.