Senior Logistics Engineer

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Summary Our client, a Specialist in the Transport and Logistics Industry, is looking for a Senior Logistics Engineer. Initiating and implementing large continuous improvement projects of multiple operations. Driving change management and training to stabilize project and ensuring adoption. Creating business cases for automation and mechanization projects. Implementing and stabilizing automation and mechanization projects. Apply principles of Lean, with the required data analysis to identify synergies and cost savings in multiclient facilities. Ensure Sigma best practices are considered and implemented from the start with new client implementation. Manage and grow junior logistic engineers through the graduation programme. Qualification Required: Grade 12 Degree in Industrial Engineering (Preferably a 4yr BEng/BSc degree in Industrial Engineering or Related Field) Advanced Computer Literacy Level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Advanced Autocad, Microsoft Visio and Project, Power BI Minitab Skills Beneficial Experience Required: Minimum of 3-5 years. Industrial Engineering Experience in logistics environment: 3 years; Advanced Excel and Intermediate Autocad skills: 1 years experience; Must have experience across multiblade logistic activities / verticals; Added Advantages for this role: Warehouse Design and Costing Pricing and Solutions RFQxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s Good people skills required; WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience: 3 year; Customer relationship management experience:1 years; Highly adaptable to change Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Data Cleaning Analytics Experience in job clocking and resource planning Key Responsibilities:xc3x82 Major Requirements: Logistics, Supply Chain and Warehouse Management Systems Continuous Improvement Problem Solving Project experience Technical knowledge Change Management Evaluate and analyse 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.xc3x82 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. Working closely with Project Implementation, Solutions Pricing Applications Engineering teams to ensure standardization of best practices . Training on Change Management. Coaching of staff on Job clocking and Resource Planning. Monitor and report on Job clocking and Resource Planning over multiple operations. Implement automation and mechanization initiatives. Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization. Manage and grow junior logistic engineers. Detail oriented; High work rate and quality of work Must have experience across multiblade logistic activities / verticals Ability to learn new software applications Ability to train staff on new processes and software from White collar to Blue collar Work Model: Onsite (Monday to Friday) Travelling: May be required to travel to sites occasionally

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  • Job Id
    JD1244120
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned