Continuous Improvement Specialist

South Africas leading online retailer is looking for a highly talented Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team.

We are a young dynamic hyper-growth company looking for smart creative hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think youve been challenged before Think again!

• Scale: Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best. Work alongside leaders and upskill in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Heres your chance.

Whos who in the DC Operation space

The position reports to the Operational Process Development Manager.

Your mission should you choose to accept it:

Process Improvement and Optimization

• Have a full understanding of operational process and systematic flows to enable process improvements
• Assist operations with good system practice & change management
• Capture design and make recommendations to process flow through risk security and productivity gap analysis
• Project manage assigned improvements and initiatives from design to implementation & execution
• Suggest and implement continuous improvement projects relating to process improvements
• Provide auditing and gap analysis on processes and procedures
• Apply lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate complex processes to non-technical audiences
• Conduct regular benchmarking initiatives to stay competitive in the industry

Training and Development

• Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilisation
• Assist in the coaching of staff towards meeting and exceeding performance expectations for quantity quality timeliness and efficiency
• Demonstrate train and enforce Operational Best Practices
• Develop training material for new equipment and processes
• Provide solutions regarding operational training methodologies and onboarding procedures which include working instructions and training material
• Conduct training sessions for end-users to ensure they can effectively execute all operational processes & systematic understanding

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Compliance

• Routinely audit Operational SOPs
• Constant engagement with the workforce on the operational floor to evaluate SOP adherence and training requirements
• Responsible for the rollout and upkeep of training administration automation which includes training material access assessments and sign-off procedures
• Ensure ongoing updating and creation of SOPs for current and new processes
• Responsible for the creation automation and upkeep of the SOP database
• Complete time & motion studies in respective facilities

Attributes and Qualification:

• BSc or BEng Industrial Engineer BCom Logistics BCom Supply Chain & Operations Management or similar degree
• 3 years field experience in staff training / staff development and/or process implementation
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience within DC Operations or eCommerce Industry
• Minimum 1 year working with WMS systems such as Oracle Logfire Manhattan Red Prairie SAP Highjump or similar
• Experience in BEST OPERATING PRACTICES
• Experience in Continuous improvement / Lean Six Sigma
• Strong People management affinity
• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages

Lets talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We arent fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like High five collab and make something great.
• Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: We arent kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Nows your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy Udacity Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes think mini-golf think good times).
• Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Right tools right job: Mac or Windows two monitors or one. Whatever your preference youll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling legal support and financial guidance for free anytime anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

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If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.