Job Description

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.comLocation: Cape Town
Job Posting Title: Manager, Sigma (Consumer)
Time Type: Full TimeMinimum RequirementsGrade 12B.Eng Industrial Engineering Degree Or similar NQF level 7 or higher Essential

• Advanced MS Excel MS Visio MS Project Data Analytics Experience AutoCad drawing and measurements Power BI (Beneficial) Minitab (Beneficial)

Job Related Requirements

• Minimum 8 - 15 years experience; Unendorsed license and own transport; Ability to travel around in SA as well as globally if required Must have general experience in the logistics industry Must have experience in Lean / CIP methodology Introduction to Change Management Industrial Engineering Experience in logistics environment:

5 years; Advanced Excel:
3 years experience; Intermediate Autocad skills
1 years experience; Detail oriented; High work rate and quality of work Must have experience across multiblade logistic activities / verticals Ability to learn new software applications Ability to design programmes and strategic work group directives for both White collar and Blue collar Ability to lead 3+ Senior Engineers in their work directive and create traction on projects that affect multiple managers and staff groupsAdded Advantages for this role

• Warehouse Design and Costing Pricing and Solutions RFQ's Good people skills required; WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience:

3 years; Customer relationship management experience:
3 years; Highly adaptable to change Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Data Cleaning & Analytics Experience in job clocking and resource planningMain purpose of the roleWith context to the Retail Warehouse Logistics environment: Review analysed data, processes and material flow related to complex operations in order to identify improvement opportunities. Drive and support multiple initiatives that have been identified for implementation to bring quantitative benefits of change to the organization. Develop and support multiple business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc. Documenting, monitoring and communicating and supporting multiple project timelines, milestones and objectives. Follow and guide disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes that are sustainable. Lead, design and support problem solving facilitation and training. 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. Drive the coaching of staff on Job clocking and Resource Planning . Drive and support implementation of automation and mechanization initiatives. Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization. Manage and grow multiple senior and junior logistic engineers. Manage a team of Industrial Engineers in various locations across South Africa to achieve CIP strategy and targets Liaise with global Sigma and Innovation Teams to bring new technologies / innovations to improve business productivity Identify and drive Sustainability initiatives. Assist with development and growth of e-commerce in existing clients.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWith context to the Retail Warehouse Logistics environment: Responsible and accountable for implementation of a CIP programme lead by multiple engineers that should be lead through related studies and other methodologies (5S, Lean, TOC, etc.) that in turn lead a cross functional team to ensure implementation of projects. Initiatives may include, but are not limited to: receiving, binning, picking, kitting, sequencing, slotting, design, planning, scheduling, benchmarking, team problem solving, layout design, measurement and improvement of KPI's, automation and process flow improvement. Use data to analyze and identify cross functional areas of improvement and where engineers and sites can learn from one another. Use Project Management techniques to drive continuous improvement projects Actively contribute to initiatives from the site and/or business unit engineering teams As required support the review and analyze of data, processes and material flow Implements initiatives and monitors quantitative benefits of changes Develop and support multiple business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc. Document and lead team of engineers to communicate project timelines, milestones and objectives. Conducts and lead programme on training sessions and assists in coaching of employees on Lean and Problem Solving principles Additional Job Information: Team player Well presented (meeting with clients and suppliers) Assertive Deadline driven and can work with little supervision to achieve objectives Organized with structured approach High attention to detail and quality of workDisclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.open/closeJob area: ManagerialManager, Sigma (Consumer)Cape Town

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