Industrial Engineer

About the position

Location: Durban, Verulam
Job Posting Title: Logistics Engineer  -Graduate
Time Type: Permanent – Contract

BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT : Matric
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION : Essential - B.Eng/ B.tech Industrial Engineering Degree OR similar NQF level 7 or higher
COMPUTER LITERACY LEVEL : MS Suite – Advanced
 
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SKILLS:

• MS Visio
• MS Project
• Data Analytics Experience
• AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
• Power BI (Beneficial)
• Syspro (Beneficial)

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS :

• Advanced Excel and Intermediate AutoCAD skills
• Warehouse Design and Costing would be advantageous
• Must be willing to learn and gain experience in the logistics industry
• Must promote and adopt Lean / CIP methodology
• Must be ready to implement  change Management
• Must be ready to role out new ERP system
• Must have Project Management skills
• Ability to improve supply chain processes
• High work rate and quality of work
• Ability to train staff in new processes from White collar to blue collar
• Detail oriented
• Ability to travel around in SA (if required)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :

• Evaluate and analyze data, processes and material flow related to existing operations in order to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes.
• Develop business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
• Documenting, monitoring and communicating project timelines, milestones and objectives.
• Follow disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes that are sustainable.
• Problem solving facilitation and training where required.
• Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.
• Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.
• Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Use data to analyze and identify areas of improvement
• Use Project Management techniques to drive continuous improvement projects
• Actively contributes to initiatives from the client
• Evaluates and analyzes data, processes and material flow
• Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes
• Conducts training sessions and assists in coaching of employees on Lean and Problem-Solving principles

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Desired Skills:

• MS Visio
• MS Project
• Data Analytics Experience
• AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
• Power BI (Beneficial)
• Syspro (Beneficial)