Continuous Improvement/ Operations Graduate

Adcorp Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Adcorp Group in South Africa seeks a Continuous Improvement/Operations Graduate to join a structured graduate program in the Distribution Centre operations. The program aims to develop candidates toward a future managerial role, with training across process management, planning, replenishment and SHEQ.

You will study people management, process control (Receiving, Production, Dispatch), and gain exposure to Industrial Relations and operational safety (SHEQ) as you progress into leadership roles

Qualifications

• University Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Process/Operating Engineering
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects) with intermediate skills
• Be willing to work in Operations inside the Distribution Centre
• Be willing to travel nationally
• Strong numeric and verbal reasoning ability

Skills

Engineering degree

Computers literacy

Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Process/Operating Engineering degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Projects

Job description

Changing Lives Through Work, Join Adcorp Group as a Continuous Improvement/Operations Graduate and Make an Impact That Matters

Who We Are

At Adcorp Group, we’re more than just a human capital solution business, we’re a team on a mission to connect and develop human potential to shape markets, economies and our shared future.

Our values aren't just words on a wall – they guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make

• Teamwork: We collaborate as a team to achieve excellence and take responsibility for our own deliverable
• Respect: We respect the feelings, wishes, rights and traditions of our workforce, candidates, clients, communities, and the environment
• Customer centricity: We strive to anticipate our customers’ needs and deliver excellent customer experience
• Agility: We act with speed and flexibility to ever changing conditions
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome and embrace a diverse range of people, perspectives, and ideas.

We’re proud of our values-led, people-first culture where bold ideas are celebrated, and every role contributes to building a stronger, more inclusive workforce for South Africa.

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement/Operations Graduate to join our graduate program. The opportunity will allow the successful person to potentially become a manager in the supply chain team after completing the graduate program. You will be trained in the following areas in the Supply Chain of the Distribution Centres Functions will include People Management, Process Management (Receiving, Production, and Dispatch), Planning, Replenishment, Industrial Relations and SHEQ. The basis to become an effective Manager.

You will need

• University Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Process/Operating Engineering
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects) with intermediate skills
• Be willing to work in Operations inside the Distribution Centre
• Be willing to travel nationally
• Strong numeric and verbal reasoning ability

What you will learn

• Understand the importance of Fill rate and Headcounts and the impact it has on the business
• Introduction and understanding of Performance Appraisals process and the impact it has
• Understand why KPI’s are measured and the impact it has on performance e.g. shift fill rates, throughput, payroll queries and MHE, etc
• Key understanding of Receiving and all its processes
• Understanding of how production runs and all reporting that goes along with it
• Understanding of Inventory Management and the importance in the Distribution Centre
• Key understanding of how Dispatch works, the impact it has on client service and potential claims from stores
• Operations experience on Shift to assist with Development of on-the-Job training
• Understand client Volume Planning of Store deliveries, lead times, Delivery frequency, etc
• Impact of Planning on Customer satisfaction and DC KPI's
• Understand the need for Replenishment of Dc’s Inventory and the impact it has on Stores, DC

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow by connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities
• Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous learning and development opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence.