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 value-adding and robust solutions, with a focus on:
- Identifying and analysing value-adding 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 non-negotiable.
- Tertiary Qualification(s): B-Eng/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, team-based environment
- Ability to multi-task & employ effective problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented & analytical
- Ability to work under pressure
- Change Management skills & experience
- Unendorsed license & own transport
- Ability to travel around Gauteng, South Africa
JOB-RELATED 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, SCOR-P)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Engineered Solutions: Identify and develop value-adding 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 ROI-driven cases for productivity improvements
- Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and report on cost-saving and Sigma initiatives
- Change Management: Lead the business through the S-Curve, ensuring smooth transitions
- Business Analysis: Define business requirements and translate them into IT-specific communications
- SIGMA: Identify and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Group Facilitation: Lead and influence diverse teams during planning or problem-solving activities
- Travel: Local travel required to support business objectives
Additional Job Information
- Must work well under pressure
- Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
- 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 BSc OR B.Eng WILL BE CONTACTED.
