Industrial Engineer (JHB)

SUMMARY:
Large Retailer seeks an Industrial Engineer within their large, fast-paced, high volume Item, Distribution Centre in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

• Evaluate core processes within the DC operation and integrate them in a unique and creative way to solve business problems.
• Design and conduct time and motion studies to develop standard work routines; best practises and realistic/measurable productivity expectations.
• Collaborate and communicate the above mentioned with Head of Departments (HODs) and Development team.
• Performing routine audits of systems and operational processes.
• Advise on improvements of Key Performance Indicators that impacts operations and processes with different stakeholders.
• Conduct RCA to identify uncommon and everyday issues within DC operations.
• Perform data analysis to identify opportunities and risks in storage optimisation; material handling and process conformance.
• Capture; design and make recommendations to process flow through risk, security and productivity gap analysis.
• Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Design, implement and maintain 5s initiatives across all departments.
• Develop inhouse forecasting models for packaging, consumables, assets and labour based on volumes and budget.
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives by actively adhering to lean principles, design of experiments (ex: Six Sigma; Simulation design etc.)
• Assist in identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, flow and business requirements.
• Development and construction of tools to aid operations in their day to day activities.

Attributes required:

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Previous experience in mini project management.
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems.
•  Critical and Systems thinking.
• Passionate about change and improvement.

Qualifications:

• BEng Industrial Engineering, B.Com Logistics or similar degree.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience within DC operations
• Knowledge of simulations and models advantageous
• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages

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