Senior Logistics & Continuous Improvement Lead

HXP; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HXP in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an Implementation & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the design, implementation and ongoing optimization of logistics operations. The role demands WMS expertise, production logistics optimization, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate across operations to deliver value-driven solutions aligned with customer needs and company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering or a related three-year qualification.
• Advanced proficiency in Visio and MS Project; familiarity with ERP, AutoCAD (basic), SQL (basic), MS Access (basic), Power BI, Power Automate, Power Queries, DAX, and Python for modelling.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a logistics environment including WMS implementation and industrial engineering functions.
• At least 1 year of warehouse and operational management experience with knowledge of best practices and compliance.
• Proven leadership in project or operations roles with staff performance management for at least 1 year.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills with experience leading diverse teams.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems; development experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean and WERC inventory standards; procurement principles and risk management are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Utilize material flow mapping, warehouse layout design, qualitative flow measurement, and staffing calculations to optimize operations.
• Support procurement tender adjudication and select material handling equipment.
• Advance quality and inventory slotting initiatives to improve productivity and warehouse efficiency.
• Analyze data and processes to provide actionable recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects using standard PM methods with clear stakeholder communication.
• Apply risk management to mitigate project and engineering risks.
• Develop strong client relationships to support growth and retention.
• Assist in contract development and negotiations with clients and suppliers.
• Contribute to department budgeting and performance measurement.
• Lead group facilitation sessions for problem solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Visio

MS Project

Power BI

SQL

Python

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

HXP in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an Implementation & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the design, implementation and ongoing optimization of logistics operations. The role demands WMS expertise, production logistics optimization, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate across operations to deliver value-driven solutions aligned with customer needs and company goals.