Job Description

Main purpose of roleDesigning, costing and implementing small Warehouse solutions. Maintenance and enhancements to existing WH operations.Initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects of multiple operations. Driving change management and training to stabilize project and ensuring adoption. 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.Duties and responsibilities

• Support business in the scoping, designing, costing, implementing and maintaining small Warehouses across SSA.
• Evaluate and analyze 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.
• 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 in DSV.
• Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.
• Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.
• Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.
• Warehouse/X-Dock Design and Costing;
• Solution Requirements gathering;
• Layout and Flow design and implementation;
• Good people skills required;
• WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience: > 1 year;
• Stakeholder Engagement: > 1 years;
• Highly adaptable to change
• Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
• LEAN and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Data Cleaning & Analytics
• Experience in the logistics industry advantageous Lean / CIP methodology.
• Introduction to Change Management

Job related requirements

• Industrial Engineering Experience: > 1 xc2xbd years;
• Assist in project management, contributing to project setup and managing processes from initiation to completion.: >1 Years
• Advanced Excel: > 1 years experience.
• Analytical & Detail oriented.
• High work rate and quality of work
• Ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to train staff on new processes and software from White collar to Blue collar

Added advantages

• Must have advanced Office 365 skills - essential.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be very organized, deadline driven with the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to change.
• Must be culturally sensitive and able to work on various levels with different cultures and languages.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities.

Tertiary Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering (Preferably a 4yr BEng/BSc)
• Computer packages
• Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Visio and Project
• PowerPoint
• CW1 Warehouse or Other Warehouse Systems
• Power BI Beneficial

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 1 xc2xbd - 3 years experience.
• Unendorsed license and own transport;
• Ability to travel around in SA, SSA, as well as globally if required.

Staff Unlimited