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Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are looking for a Contract Logistics Industrial Engineer reporting to the Area head of Operational Excellence in the Southern Africa & Islands (SA) Maersk Contract Logistics (MCL) team.

WHAT WE ARE:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. At Maersk, we are accelerating our logistics & services products to become the global integrator of container logistics and looking for team players to help us execute our process improvement initiative for Contract Logistics services. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop best-in-class Contract Logistics processes and standards in the SAI Area (Warehousing, Distribution and Cold Storage processes)

• Apply lean principals and six sigma methodologies to ideate and implement space utilisation, product flow and processes improvements to drive efficiency and cost saving during the implementation and operational phases of MCL customer life cycles Collaborate across Business Units to ensure strong change management culture while driving these continuous improvement changes

• Support MCL team to develop and implement KPIs in order to support performance management in the Area across Contract Logistics

• Drive and implement global standards for smooth handover to operational teams

• Develop Subject Matter expertise (SME) in Contract Logistics processes

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 3-5 years of experience working in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Industrial Engineering Qualification

• Basic Lean principles or Six Sigma methodology knowledge

• Basic physical logistics and warehousing processes knowledge (3PL experience will be advantageous_

• Process improvement & Project Management skills

• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or Standard Work Instructions (SWI)

• Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Experience developing layouts in AutoCAD

• Strong collaboration, communication and change management skills

• Self-starter, fast-learner and ability to work under minimal supervision

• Strong data analysis and MS Office skills

• Strong English speaking and writing skills

• Fluent in English

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Job Description:

To manage, monitor, and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives for plant, equipment, and processes to optimize the utilization of organizational resources.

Education and Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12
• National Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering
• A recognized advanced CAD qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Responsibilities:

Process Controls:

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production (sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance, changeovers, etc.).
• Schedule and coordinate change-overs according to the production plan (sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.).
• Conduct capacity planning and calculations to determine overtime and planned stop requirements.

Production Management:

• Optimize the production process.
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies.
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources.
• Balance production lines (manning levels).
• Monitor daily production targets.
• Analyze variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems and sub-standard performance.

Project Management:

• Schedule project activities for effective execution.

Raw Material Management:

• Monitor raw material levels to support production.

Lean:

• Train staff on Lean modules.
• Implement Lean principles across factories: 5S, Standard Work, Quick Changeover, Kanban, Constraints Management, TPM, Visual Management, VSM, First Time Right, Rework Reduction.

OEE:

• Drive actions to improve OEE/OPR.
• Develop headcount and capacity planning tools.
• Implement live OEE reporting systems.

CI / Innovation:

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train staff to meet KPIs.
• Research new equipment technology and promote innovation.
• Coordinate Kaizen initiatives at plant level.
• Champion problem solving activities using Six Sigma methodology.
• Implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and suggest enhancements to maximize production output.

CAD & Technical Data:

• Create, modify, and maintain CAD drawings.
• Manage CAD data with version control and accessibility.
• Ensure CAD documentation complies with TISAX, IATF, and customer standards.

Best Business Practice (BBP):

• Assist in defining BBP criteria.
• Systemize BBP data collection and reporting.
• Leverage BBP data to implement best practices across plants.

Quality:

• Create comprehensive Control Plan templates.
• Participate in reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Analyze audit reports and address recurring deficiencies with process owners.

• Process Analysis & Optimization : Evaluate and redesign production processes to eliminate inefficiencies and improve throughput.
• Time & Motion Studies : Conduct studies to determine optimal cycle times and identify areas for improvement.
• Layout & Workflow Design : Develop and implement efficient plant layouts and material handling systems
• Cost Reduction Initiatives : Identify opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and waste elimination.
• Ergonomic Assessments : Ensure workstations are designed to minimize strain and maximize productivity.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Utilize data analytics to monitor performance metrics and support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement changes.
• Compliance & Standards Adherence : Ensure all processes comply with industry standards and regulations.

• National Diploma or Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 35 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, and FMEA software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Job Desciption:

To manage, monitor and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to plant, equipment and processes in order to optimise utilisation of organisational resources.

Education and Experience:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• National Diploma/ Degree in Industrial Engineering
• A recognised advanced CAD qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Responsibilities:

Process Controls:

• Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.).
• Schedule and arrange change-overs according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.).
• Capacity planning and calculation to determine overtime / planned stop requirements.

Production Management:

• Optimise the production process.
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies.
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources.
• Balance the production lines (manning levels).
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.

Project Management:

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.

Raw Material Management:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.

Lean:

• Train Lean Modules.
• Implement Lean in all factories:
• 5S
• Std. Work.
• Quick Changeover.
• Kanban.
• Constraints Management.
• TPM.
• Visual management.
• VSM (Value stream mapping).
• Roll throughput yield (First time right) / Rework reduction.

OEE:

• Drive specific action items to improve OEE / OPR.
• Develop and implement headcount management tools to accurately predict the no. of heads that labour needs to be flexed by, or the expected overtime requirement due to excessive orders.
• Develop and implement Capacity planning tools.
• Drive Live OEE reporting systems.

CI / Innovation:

• Leading and facilitating continuous improvement efforts by directing relevant staff.
• Training and improving continuous improvement staff to meet required KPI’s.
• Research new equipment technology & promote innovation.
• Coordinate Kaizen improvement initiatives at plant level.
• Champion problem solving activities b.m.o. 6 Sigma.
• Define and implement MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

Continuous improvement:

• Monitors continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximise production output.

CAD & Technical Data

• Responsible for the creation, modification and maintenance of CAD drawings to support business unit requirements.
• Administer control and issue all CAD related data ensuring structured version control and accessibility within the business unit.
• Ensure all CAD documentation complies with TISAX, IATF And applicable customer specific standards and requirements

Best Business Practice (BBP):

• Assist Operation Manager to define BBP (Best Business Practice) criteria.
• Systemize the collection and reporting of BBP data.
• Use BBP info to leverage the implementation of a specific plants best practice in the other plants. E.g., Implementation of PE’s ability to use cheaper chemicals in the Rosslyn plant.

Quality:

• Create Control Plan templates to increase comprehensiveness of Control Plan and reduce new project control plan compilation time.
• Actively participate in the reduction of COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality).
• Analyse audit reports/result in terms of repeated deficiencies, reviewing with process owners.

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced CAD qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read CAD Drawings.

• Plan, schedule and monitor production.
• Schedule and arrange change-overs according to the production plan.
• Capacity planning and calculation to determine overtime/planned stop requirements.

• Optimise the production process.
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies.
• Balance the production lines (manning levels).
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.

• Train Lean Modules.
• Implement Lean in all factories:
  • 5S
  • Std. Work
  • Quick changeover
  • Kanban
  • Constraints management
  • TPM
  • Visual management
  • VSM (Value stream mapping)
• Roll throughput yield / rework reduction.

• Drive specific action items to improve OEE / OPR.
• Develop and implement headcount management tools.
• Develop and implement capacity planning tools.
• Drive live OEE reporting systems.

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts by directing relevant staff.
• Train and improve continuous improvement staff to meet required KPIs.
• Monitor continuous improvements and make suggestions to maximise production output.
• Research new equipment technology & promote innovation.
• Co-ordinate Kaizen improvement initiatives at plant level.
• Champion problem-solving activities (6 Sigma).
• Define and implement Manufacturing Execution Systems.

• Create control plan templates to increase comprehensiveness of control plan and reduce new project control plan compilation time.
• Actively participate in the reduction of COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality).
• Analyse audit reports/result in terms of repeated deficiencies, reviewing with process owners.

Job Responsibilities :

• The effective management of staff structure, subordinates, motivation and training of staff.
• Ensure high quality and standards of Industrial engineering activities.
• Ensure adherence to project and timing plans in line with the Product development timing programs.
• To manage project implementation and industrialisation of new products and technologies.
• Oversee the support of Industrial Engineering to the manufacturing function.
• Ensure high standards in the introduction of new facilities, plant improvements and equipment in themanufacturing plant.
• Ensure that accurate process inputs, time studies and line optimization activities are implemented.
• To ensure the accuracy of Bills of Materials, Process Inputs and the facilities layout.
• Capacity and resource planning
• Manage special facilities and plant engineering projects
• Material handling and methods design and development
• Packaging design and development
• Logistics engineering activities to develop work methods for material flow and the control of all stock viacontrolled storage areas throughout supply chain
• Prepare and control Capital and Expense Budgets
• Oversee the accurate and on-time response of G8Ds and Corrective Action Reports.
• Oversee product : BOM Audits, Standardize Work Charts, Time studies & Layouts.
• Approval of Project Layouts, Engineering Changes, Process Inputs.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation
• Ensure that Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental requirements are met at all stages of processplanning and product industrialization.

Job Requirements :

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.

City Logistics is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Junior Industrial Engineer to join their team in Durban.

Purpose of The Position:

1. Support and execute operational business improvement projects
2. Conduct Method studies
3. Conduct Process and Layout analysis
4. Process mapping of AS IS and To Be processes
5. Conduct Work study Measurements (Time & Motion Studies)
6. Identify Waste and areas for improvements
7. Assist with determining process standards and capacities
8. Ensure Operations readiness to roll out with changes and coordinate the changes
9. Participate in continuous improvement Projects to reduce cost
10. Assist with planning and implementation of new processes
11. Feasibility Studies & ROI Calculations
12. Assist with process and systems solution design

• Grade 12/Matric
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years working experience in an Industrial Engineering or similar role
• Completed National Diploma/BEng/B-tech Industrial Engineering
• Excellent elocution in English and presentation capabilities
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data Analysis capabilities
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using work measurement techniques
• Lean and value stream mapping knowledge & awareness
• Team player
• Willingness to work late shifts where necessary to complete projects
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to use own vehicle for local travel on a reimbursable basis
• Exposure to logistics/retail distribution environment would be advantageous
• Respect and Care: Always show respect, care for and treat everyone fairly, put people first
• Integrity and Loyalty: Display loyalty, display integrity, do the right thing always!
• Can Do: Must have a can-do attitude, believe in yourself, and live out our values always
• Continuous Improvement: Must be dedicated to continuous improvement, be innovative and constantly learning to keep ahead

• The effective management of staff structure, subordinates, motivation and training of staff.
• Ensure high quality and standards of Industrial engineering activities.
• Ensure adherence to project and timing plans in line with the Product development timing programs.
• To manage project implementation and industrialisation of new products and technologies.
• Oversee the support of Industrial Engineering to the manufacturing function.
• Ensure high standards in the introduction of new facilities, plant improvements and equipment in the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure that accurate process inputs, time studies and line optimization activities are implemented.
• To ensure the accuracy of Bills of Materials, Process Inputs and the facilities layout.
• Capacity and resource planning
• Manage special facilities and plant engineering projects
• Material handling and methods design and development
• Packaging design and development
• Logistics engineering activities to develop work methods for material flow and the control of all stock via controlled storage areas throughout supply chain
• Prepare and control Capital and Expense Budgets
• Oversee the accurate and on-time response of G8Ds and Corrective Action Reports.
• Oversee product: BOM Audits, Standardize Work Charts, Time studies & Layouts.
• Approval of Project Layouts, Engineering Changes, Process Inputs.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation
• Ensure that Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental requirements are met at all stages of process planning and product industrialization.

• B-Tech Industrial Engineering Preferred: BSC Engineering equivalent qualification
• MBA would be advantageous.
• 5-10 years of management experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
• Lean Systems and TPS, data systems and six sigma knowledge and skills required.
• Proficiencies in Excel and data analysis
• Project management
• Overall, 10 years of seasoned experience in Industrial Engineering in a manufacturing environment is required

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.

City Logistics is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Junior Industrial Engineer to join their team in Durban.

Purpose of The Position:

1. Support and execute operational business improvement projects
2. Conduct Method studies
3. Conduct Process and Layout analysis
4. Process mapping of AS IS and To Be processes
5. Conduct Work study Measurements (Time & Motion Studies)
6. Identify Waste and areas for improvements
7. Assist with determining process standards and capacities
8. Ensure Operations readiness to roll out with changes and coordinate the changes
9. Participate in continuous improvement Projects to reduce cost
10. Assist with planning and implementation of new processes
11. Feasibility Studies & ROI Calculations
12. Assist with process and systems solution design

• Grade 12/Matric
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years working experience in an Industrial Engineering or similar role
• Completed National Diploma/BEng/B-tech Industrial Engineering
• Excellent elocution in English and presentation capabilities
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data Analysis capabilities
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using work measurement techniques
• Lean and value stream mapping knowledge & awareness
• Team player
• Willingness to work late shifts where necessary to complete projects
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to use own vehicle for local travel on a reimbursable basis
• Exposure to logistics/retail distribution environment would be advantageous
• Respect and Care: Always show respect, care for and treat everyone fairly, put people first
• Integrity and Loyalty: Display loyalty, display integrity, do the right thing always!
• Can Do: Must have a can-do attitude, believe in yourself, and live out our values always
• Continuous Improvement: Must be dedicated to continuous improvement, be innovative and constantly learning to keep ahead