Job Description

Closing Date 2024/02/28
Reference Number VWS240221-5
Job Title GROUP PARTS INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - PA 1483
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion
Type of Position:

To develop and enhance the operational manpower efficiencies within group parts warehouse by conducting warehouse efficiency studies, reports, and strategic projects.
and Responsibilities

Time and Motion Studies, Re-engineering Project Management

• Performing distribution center time and motion studies.
• Applying time and motion study results to distribution centre operations.
• Co ordinating re-engineering process improvements and implementations.
• Investigating process-related problems and recommending and implementing improvements to ensure smooth operation of all processes.

Plan and prepare space planning for new parts.

• Planning and preparing for new parts.
• Analyzing incoming stock and assigning suitable storage locations
• Ensuring sufficient storage space for all different types of parts.

Control Master Data set-up

• Regulating the parts flow by controlling the master data set-up by means of timeously identifying and accurately capturing all new projects and non- project parts on the ET2000 system according to storage type, storage section, put away strategy, bin type and picking area.

Assessment of the warehouse stock profile

• Assessing the warehouse stock profile at set intervals.
• Identifying space constraints and relocate stock to suitable storage.
• Identifying parts which are due for scrapping or obsolescence.

System Administration

• Monitor the ET 2000 system to ensure fully operational to avoid downtime and ensure errors are corrected timeously.
• Support and monitor the ERP - EWM interfaces and monitor the auto-job functions.
• Liaise with Information Systems department as to the Distribution Centers requirements on current and future system enhancements to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted workflow.

Bin maintenance

• Maintaining bin labels and overall accuracy of bin locations.
• Coordinating periodic audits of racks and bins, and redesign and modify to utilize the warehouse space to its optimum.
• Setting up a reporting process whereby the operators are able to report problem bins, inappropriate master data.
• Implementing corrective actions and sustainable solutions to all challenges identified.

Demarcation maintenance

• Maintaining all manner of demarcation, i.e. aisle numbers, zone descriptions, safety warnings, zoned areas.
• Performing regular inspections and audits, resulting from reports by operators.

General Machinery & ISO Regulations

• Ensure the General Machinery Regulations 2(1) maintenance & support.
• Support Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental and Energy policies and regulations (ISO 5001 & 14001)

Education and Experience

• A recognised 3-year National diploma/ Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering/ Commerce.
• Have minimum of 5 years experience as a Industrial Engineer.
• Previous Automotive Industry Parts and Accessories experience
• Have experience in the automotive Industry, distribution centre or logistics experience is advantageous.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

ESSENTIAL:

• Be proficient in logistics management systems such as MS Office and SAP BW, ET2000.
• Be analytical, be able to work independently and have the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Have experience in inventory management, project management and related disciplines.

PREFERRED:

• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and work commitment.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to effectively handle several parallel activities of varying complexity.
• Ability to develop and train people.
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to defuse conflict situations effectively
• Ability to compile reports and schedules
• High standard of People Management and Leadership skills

Policy

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally, this includes persons with disabilities. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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