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I am a senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, commercial management and global training and auditing. I excel at leading complex, high-value programs from feasibility and RFQ through tooling, SOP and mass production, blending engineering depth with commercial acumen to boost profitability and accelerate launches. I’m known for building high-performing teams, stabilising operations, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA and Africa. I partner with OEMs, suppliers, and executives to localise supply chains, meet OEM, VDA and IATF requirements, and deliver sustainable results.…I am a senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, commercial management and global training and auditing. I excel at leading complex, high-value programs from feasibility and RFQ through tooling, SOP and mass production, blending engineering depth with commercial acumen to boost profitability and accelerate launches. I’m known for building high-performing teams, stabilising operations, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA and Africa. I partner with OEMs, suppliers, and executives to localise supply chains, meet OEM, VDA and IATF requirements, and deliver sustainable results.

Chantelle Phillips

Project Manager, Production Manager, Creative Director, +2

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I am a senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, commercial management and global training and auditing. I excel at leading complex, high-value programs from feasibility and RFQ through tooling, SOP and mass production, blending engineering depth with commercial acumen to boost profitability and accelerate launches. I’m known for building high-performing teams, stabilising operations, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA and Africa. I partner with OEMs, suppliers, and executives to localise supply chains, meet OEM, VDA and IATF requirements, and deliver sustainable results.…I am a senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, commercial management and global training and auditing. I excel at leading complex, high-value programs from feasibility and RFQ through tooling, SOP and mass production, blending engineering depth with commercial acumen to boost profitability and accelerate launches. I’m known for building high-performing teams, stabilising operations, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA and Africa. I partner with OEMs, suppliers, and executives to localise supply chains, meet OEM, VDA and IATF requirements, and deliver sustainable results.

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I am a senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering, commercial management and global training and auditing. I excel at leading complex, high-value programs from feasibility and RFQ through tooling, SOP and mass production, blending engineering depth with commercial acumen to boost profitability and accelerate launches.

I’m known for building high-performing teams, stabilising operations, and driving continuous improvement across EMEA and Africa. I partner with OEMs, suppliers, and executives to localise supply chains, meet OEM, VDA and IATF requirements, and deliver sustainable results.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Experience Level

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Power BI

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Projects & Commercial Manager at HellermannTyton

January 1, 2023 - Present

Full accountability for project portfolio management, overseeing multiple concurrent automotive and industrial programs. Lead commercial feasibility, costing models, RFQs, timing plans, and budget control for new and existing products. Drive global EMEA new part development, supporting localisation strategies and regional profitability objectives. Provide deep technical leadership across tooling concepts, material selection, CAD feasibility, and manufacturability studies. Interface directly with OEM customers, acting as the primary contact for project execution, escalation, and alignment. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma projects, sustainability drives, and cultural transformation programs. Conduct process audits, gap analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action implementation. Deliver automotive quality coaching aligned to VDA and customer-specific requirements.

Operations Director South Africa & Africa at ENCONA

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Executive accountability for operational performance, profitability, and strategic execution across multiple business units. Defined regional strategy aligned to global objectives, with a strong focus on margin optimisation and growth. Managed OEM customer relationships, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term partnerships. Led financial governance, including budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards. Drove business expansion across South Africa and broader African markets.

Projects & Commercial Manager at KAP Automotive

January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Delivered complex automotive NPD programs from concept, feasibility, and costing through SOP. Managed project budgets, CAPEX approvals, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. Led tooling approvals, commissioning, pilot builds, and production readiness reviews. Acted as key customer interface, resolving technical and commercial issues. Championed plant-wide Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIP) with measurable delivery targets.

Technical Projects Manager at HellermannTyton

January 1, 2015 - October 1, 2020

Established and scaled the Automotive Engineering Division in South Africa from inception. Led full R&D-to-manufacturing lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing, tooling, and mass production. Collaborated closely with Germany and UK engineering teams to align global standards and local execution. Designed and implemented VDA- and OEM-compliant engineering systems, including FMEAs, control plans, and DVP&R. Managed complex, time-critical programs under aggressive OEM launch schedules. Delivered feasibility studies, capacity planning, and long-term strategic expansion roadmaps.

Head of Projects & Engineering at PVS Engineering

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

End-to-end responsibility for engineering, projects, and operations. Oversaw commercial management, financial controls, purchasing, QA, HR, and administration. Developed business plans, stakeholder presentations, and IDC funding engagements. Led turnaround initiatives, stabilising operations and re-establishing quality systems.