Qualification(s):

Matric

B.Eng Industrial Engineering Degree or B-Tech with Honors

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel
• Autocad
• Microsoft Visio and Project
• Power BI Beneficial
• Minitab Skills Beneficial

Job-related Requirements:

• 8+ years industrial engineering experience including project management, in a contract logistics environment or similar;
• Proven track record of implementing Continuous Improvement Projects (implementation, group facilitation, advanced communication, planning, execution & control)
• Must have general experience in the logistics industry
• Must have experience in Lean / CIP methodology
• Introduction to Change Management
• Ability to work extended hours (supporting of 24hr operation)
• Own vehicle & valid license
• Ability to work under pressure & adapt to change

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Post graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain will be an advantage
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Track record op process improvement, cost savings, waste elimination
• Experience in the Automotive Industry (OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience)
• Negotiation skills & relationship management – client and / or supplier
• Sound knowledge of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Operational experience and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS/Systems Integration will be
• Good people skills required;
• Highly adaptable to change
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Data Cleaning & Analytics

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analysing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the operation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for implementation of CIP through related studies and other methodologies (5S, Lean, TOC, etc.). Lead a cross functional team to ensure implementation of projects.
• Initiatives may include, but are not limited to: receiving, binning, picking, kitting, sequencing, slotting, design, planning, scheduling, benchmarking, team problem solving, layout design, measurement and improvement of KPI’s, automation and process flow improvement.
• Actively contributes to initiatives from the site and/or business unit engineering teams
• Evaluates and analyzes data, processes and material flow
• Implements initiatives and monitors quantitative benefits of changes
• Develops business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
• Documents and communicates project timelines, milestones and
• Conducts training sessions and assists in coaching of employees on Lean and Problem Solving principles Additional Job Information:
• Team player
• Well presented (meeting with clients and suppliers)
• Assertive
• Deadline driven and can work with little supervision to achieve objectives
• Organized with structured approach
• High attention to detail and quality of work

Tagged as: Autocad, BEng, BTech, Industrial Engineering, Power BI, Tech with Honours, with Honors