Industrial Engineering Manager - Supply Chain Logistics

Placements24; Bellville; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive salary with bonuses

Stock options

Premium health insurance

Generous pension scheme

Paid time off

Leadership development opportunities

Conferences and professionalcerts

Strategic influence

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee and enhance our client’s supply chain and logistics operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role leads a team of industrial engineers to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and increase agility across the distribution network.

You will guide strategic initiatives for warehouse operations, inventory and transportation optimization, and implement lean practices while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial engineering with emphasis on supply chain and logistics management.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization, WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, statistical, simulation, and data visualization skills.
• Proven project management capabilities with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with automation and robotics in warehouse environments.
• Eligible to work in South Africa with hybrid work in Centurion.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage the industrial engineering team focused on supply chain and logistics.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize warehouse operations, inventory management, and transportation networks.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean principles across all logistics functions.
• Design and manage implementation of new warehouse layouts, material handling systems, and automation technologies.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for supply chain efficiency, accuracy, and cost.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless execution.
• Develop forecasting and capacity planning models.
• Oversee budget management for industrial engineering projects within the supply chain division.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards for logistics operations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Supply chain optimization

Project management

Data analytics

WMS/TMS/ERP proficiency

Stakeholder management

Automation/robotics in warehouses

Formazione

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or SCM

Strumenti

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the retail sector, is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee and enhance their supply chain and logistics operations based in Centurion, Gauteng . This leadership role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of distribution, warehousing, and transportation optimization. You will lead a team of industrial engineers, driving projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the overall agility and reliability of the supply chain network. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape critical business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the industrial engineering team focused on supply chain and logistics.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize warehouse operations, inventory management, and transportation networks.
• Conduct thorough analysis of supply chain data to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement lean principles and best practices across all logistics functions.
• Design and manage the implementation of new warehouse layouts, material handling systems, and automation technologies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain efficiency, accuracy, and cost.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, sales, operations) and external partners to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
• Develop and maintain robust forecasting and capacity planning models.
• Oversee budget management for industrial engineering projects within the supply chain division.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards for logistics operations in Centurion, Gauteng .

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a strong emphasis on supply chain and logistics management.
• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization techniques, WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis, simulation, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with automation and robotics in warehouse environments is highly desirable.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa and prepared for a hybrid work model based in Centurion, Gauteng .

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive executive salary package, including significant performance bonuses and potential for stock options.
• A premium health insurance plan covering comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care is provided.
• A generous pension scheme and substantial paid time off are included.
• Opportunities for executive leadership development, attending industry conferences, and further professional certifications are strongly supported.
• This role provides a challenging yet rewarding career path with considerable influence over business strategy.