Industrial Engineer

APM Terminals; Elsiesriver; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Contract Logistics Industrial Engineer reporting to the Area head of Operational Excellence in the SA MCL team to drive process improvement across SA sites.

You will apply lean and six sigma, develop SOPs, work with WMS, and support KPI tracking while fostering a safety-focused, change-ready culture. This on-site role requires 3–5 years in logistics and strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of lean principles or Six Sigma.
• Experience with warehousing processes and 3PL exposure is a plus.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Experience drafting SOPs or SWIs and working with WMS.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement best practices across multiple SA sites.
• Develop standardised contract logistics processes for warehousing, distribution, and cold storage.
• Apply lean and six sigma to improve space, flow, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with business units and drive change management.
• Train teams on lean principles and six sigma.
• Support KPI tracking and roll-out of innovative technologies.
• Contribute to safety culture and site maturity assessments.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Data analysis

MS Office

WMS knowledge

SOP development

Project management

Communication

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

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

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.