Industrial Engineer (Processes) CPT

SUMMARY:

The Distribution Centre of a Major retailer in Cape Town seeks an Industrial Engineer to do layouts, process designs implementations and run projects.  WMS knowledge is advantageous too.  Reporting to the DC Project Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Duties include:

• 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 practices 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 impact 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 in-house 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 

• BEng Industrial Engineering, BCom 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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