Gibela Apprenticeship 2023 – Logistics Methods Engineer

Job Description:

He/she will be in charge to define internal and external flows for the operation. Defining & implementing contractual agreement / commitments on logistic & packaging specifications with suppliers. Anticipating, defining and coordinating operational processes such as transportation optimization or logistics process and method analysis. Designing, procuring and implementation of line feeding concepts. Promote continuous improvement culture to improve costs reduction and material preservation. Defining the supply routes, supply areas and line feeding methods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and implement Kanban systems
• Ensure material preservation from supplier shipment to production line delivery
• Simulate and implement solutions to optimise the line feeding processes.
• He/she will propose returnable packaging in order to optimize transportation costs with suppliers and ensure just in time deliveries according to production line requirements
• Set-up KPI’S for follow-up activities
• Optimize internal & external flows
• In charge of defining and contractualizing logistic & packaging specifications with suppliers
• Participate in cross functional meeting with production, warehouses & industrial department to validate supply area and define kitting processes.
• In charge of managing continuous improvement. This activity has to be carried out in order to meet lean manufacturing objectives

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in warehouse & material flows
• Methods & Handling
• Similar experience of 3-5 years in an industrial environment
• Analytical with advanced computer skill set
• Transport organization
• Logistics flows (external & internal)
• Lean manufacturing
• ERP: SAP
• National Diploma / B.Tech in Industrial Engineering
• Team Player

Job Details:

Company: Gibela Rail Transport Consortium

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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