Industrial Engineer

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7493, Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Develops and standardizes contract logistics processes across warehousing, distribution, and cold-storage sites. Applies Lean and Six Sigma to improve space utilization, product flow, efficiency, safety, and costs. Implements global standards, trains warehouse teams, supports KPI tracking and technology rollouts, develops SOPs, conducts site maturity assessments, and drives continuous improvement and change management across multiple locations.
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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:

  • Research and implement contract logistics best practices across multiple sites across South Africa.

  • 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 utilization, 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

  • Implement and drive global Maersk Standards within Contract Logistics operations.

  • Train warehouse teams on Lean Principals and Six Sigma methodologies to support in developing a continuous improvement culture within warehousing operations teams.

  • Implement and drive lean principals such as 5S and Lean Visual Factory in sites

  • Support with the implementation and tracking of site KPIs

  • Support with assessment and roll out of innovative technologies within the operations

  • Support with the change management process during implementations of continuous improvement initiatives

  • Support the Maersk Health and Safety team with driving a safety culture within sites

  • Conduct site maturity assessments and drive the closure of findings

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

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

  • 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

  • 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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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience working in logistics and supply chain management
  • Basic knowledge of Lean principles or Six Sigma methodology
  • Basic knowledge of physical logistics and warehousing processes
  • 3PL experience
  • Process improvement and project management skills
  • Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work Instructions
  • Experience working with a Warehouse Management System
  • Experience developing layouts
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and change management skills
  • Strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong English speaking and writing skills
  • Fluency in English
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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
58,338 Employees

What We Do

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.

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