Industrial Engineer: Lean & Six Sigma in Contract Logistics

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

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.