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Business Change Manger, Solutions Pretoria

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analysing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the operation. 

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Qualification(s):

Matric

B.Eng Industrial Engineering Degree or B-Tech with Honors 

 

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel

• Autocad• Microsoft Visio and Project

• Power BI Beneficial

• Minitab Skills Beneficial 

 

Job-related Requirements:

• 8+ years industrial engineering experience including project management, in a contract logistics environment or similar;• Proven track record of implementing Continuous Improvement Projects (implementation, group facilitation, advanced communication, planning, execution & control)• Must have general experience in the logistics industry• Must have experience in Lean / CIP methodology• Introduction to Change Management• Ability to work extended hours (supporting of 24hr operation)• Own vehicle & valid license• Ability to work under pressure & adapt to change 

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Post graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain will be an advantage

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques

• Track record op process improvement, cost savings, waste elimination

• Experience in the Automotive Industry (OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience)

• Negotiation skills & relationship management – client and / or supplier

• Sound knowledge of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

• Operational experience and the ability to work independently

• Knowledge of ERP/WMS/Systems Integration will be beneficial.

• Good people skills required;

• Highly adaptable to change

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

• Data Cleaning & Analytics

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for implementation of CIP through related studies and other methodologies(5S, Lean, TOC, etc.). 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.

• Actively contributes to initiatives from the site and/or business unit engineering teams• Evaluates and analyses data, processes and material flow • Implements initiatives and monitors quantitative benefits of changes

• Develops business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.

• Documents and communicates project timelines, milestones and objectives.

• Conducts 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 work.

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Package: R 85,000 CTC per month 

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Please submit your CV to admin2@smartplacements.co.za

Please also submit your last payslip and a head and shoulders

photo together with your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks following the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.​

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Please submit your CV to admin2@smartplacements.co.za

Please also submit your last payslip and a head and shoulders

photo together with your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

​

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks following the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

 

66006 - Manager, Engineering & Quality Silverton, Pretoria

 

Qualification(s):

Matric

B.Eng Industrial Engineering (Essential) or B-Tech with a Master 

 

Computer Skills:

• MS Office Applications (Advanced Excel)• MS Visio, • MS Project, • Intermediate AutoCAD 

 

Job-related Requirements:

• People management skills including leadership, performance management, people motivation and people development (minimum 5 years’ experience);

• Ability to coordinate several tasks and multiple team members successfully in order to meet deadlines/projects

• Communication & conflict management skills to successfully deal with all levels, age groups and cultures of people – both internal and external. Ability to manage people in a unionized environment successfully (5 years);

• Commercial & financial: Financial acumen and experience in adherence to budget

• Problem solving skills identify potential problems and put the necessary in place to resolve the problem. Important to be pro-active not re-active

• Minimum 5 years experience in an Logistics industry;

• Senior Industrial Engineering Experience in logistics environment: >5 years;

• 7+ year/s experience in execution of CIP (Continuous Improvement Processes);

• Strong time-management and organizational skills • Ability to work weekends and extended hours and travel when required• Detail oriented;

• High work rate and quality of work

• Own vehicle & valid license

• Ability to work under pressure & adapt to change

• Above average EQ

• Ability to travel for short periods in South Africa

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Please submit your CV to admin2@smartplacements.co.za

Please also submit your last payslip and a head and shoulders

photo together with your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

​

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks following the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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