Senior Industrial Engineer - Logistics
Senior Industrial Engineer - Logistics
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Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing planning and implementing logistics solutions managing internal & external stakeholder expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phases. The role supports company objectives driving valueadding and robust solutions with a focus on:
- Identifying and analysing valueadding solutions for customers
- Supporting company objectives of change management across multiple streams
- Scoping analysing and implementing strategic business objectives and projects
- Supporting Lean Six Sigma goals by identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborating with operations teams and senior management for successful project implementation
- Optimizing warehouse and transport planning
Basic Minimum Requirements:
These criteria are considered nonnegotiable.
- Tertiary Qualification(s): BEng/BSc Degree in Industrial Engineering
- Computer Literacy Level:
- MS Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook: Advanced
- Additional Computer Skills (beneficial):
- Microsoft Access SQL Microsoft Visio SharePoint Power Apps ERP Systems TMS (Transport Management Systems) PYTHON
Other Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant logistics & supply chain management experience or related industry experience
- Supply Chain Optimization Planning & Design
- Business Analysis Skills & Experience
- Lean Six Sigma direct experience 5 years)
- Development of BRS & SRS
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to work in a collaborative teambased environment
- Ability to multitask & employ effective problemsolving skills
- Detailoriented & analytical
- Ability to work under pressure
- Change Management skills & experience
- Unendorsed license & own transport
- Ability to travel around Gauteng South Africa
JOBRELATED REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory skills competencies or experience:
- Industrial Engineering experience: >5 years in logistics or related industry
- Lean Six Sigma: >5 years in logistics (beneficial)
- Leadership in business or operations: >3 years with staff performance management
- ERP/WMS Systems Skills: >2 years operational (development advantageous)
- TMS Systems: >3 years (advantageous)
- Supply Chain Optimization: >5 years in warehouse or route planning (beneficial)
- Business Analysis: >5 years essential
- Change Management: >3 years essential
Added Advantages:
- General business acumen
- Supply Chain & Network Optimization and Planning
- Applied negotiation skills
- BRS and SRS development skills
- TOC (Theory of Constraints)
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management accreditation (e.g. CSCP SCORP)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Engineered Solutions: Identify and develop valueadding solutions for clients
- Operations Support: Collaborate with Operations & Management to identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Analysis and Recommendations:
- Data comparison and analysis
- Process optimization
- Facilities and warehousing best practices
- Business Cases/Feasibility Studies: Develop ROIdriven cases for productivity improvements
- Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and report on costsaving and Sigma initiatives
- Change Management: Lead the business through the SCurve ensuring smooth transitions
- Business Analysis: Define business requirements and translate them into ITspecific communications
- SIGMA: Identify and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Group Facilitation: Lead and influence diverse teams during planning or problemsolving activities
- Travel: Local travel required to support business objectives
Additional Job Information
- Must work well under pressure
- Organized deadlinedriven and detailoriented
- Adaptable to change
- Culturally sensitive and capable of working with diverse groups
- Strong leadership skills
- This job specification outlines the key requirements and responsibilities for attracting suitable candidates for the Senior Industrial Engineer position at your client ensuring alignment with their operational and strategic objectives.
ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH A BScOR B.EngWILL BE CONTACTED.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
