Senior Industrial Engineer - Project ManagementLocation: Midrand / Cape Town A leading logistics and supply chain organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer - Project Management to lead project implementation, change management, business analysis and the development of value-adding logistics solutions. The role will focus on project management and governance, logistics solution design, change management, business analysis, supply chain optimisation and the successful implementation of strategic business initiatives across multiple functions and departments.Key Responsibilities
Manage complex projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring delivery within budget, timelines and project governance requirements.
Lead and manage change across projects and business segments, guiding stakeholders through the change process and S-Curve.
Design, plan and implement value-adding logistics solutions for clients and the business.
Work closely with Operations, Management, EXCO and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Conduct business analysis, define business requirements and translate requirements into IT communications.
Develop Business Requirement Specifications (BRS), SOPs, process specifications and supporting documentation.
Analyse operational data and provide recommendations that support business objectives, cost savings and process improvements.
Develop business cases and feasibility studies, considering ROI, productivity improvements and growth potential.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives and report on cost-saving and Sigma initiatives.
Support warehouse and transport planning and optimisation initiatives.
Facilitate planning and problem-solving activities, including AQP sessions.
Ensure strategic business objectives and projects are scoped, analysed, implemented, sustained and measured.
Provide effective project management governance across the organisation.
Support Operations and Management with the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
BEng Degree in Industrial Engineering or Degree in Project Management (BENG/BSc)
8+ years' Project Management experience - essential
5+ years' Change Management experience & 5+ years' Business Analysis experience - essential
5+ years' relevant logistics and supply chain management or related industry experience
Experience in Supply Chain Optimisation, planning and design
Proven experience developing Business Requirement Specifications (BRS)
Experience managing projects from initiation through to implementation
Experience with project governance, budgets, timelines and stakeholder management
Strong experience working collaboratively across multiple departments and business functions
5+ years' leadership experience in a business or operations environment, including staff performance management and development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Valid unendorsed driver's licence and own transport
Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa and cross-border countries, including Zambia, Botswana and Namibia
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook - Advanced
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Access - advantageous
SharePoint - advantageous
Power Apps - advantageous
SQL - advantageous
Python - advantageous
ERP Systems - advantageous
WMS experience - 2+ years operational experience
TMS experience - advantageous
Lean Six Sigma
Business process analysis and process mapping
Project and change management
Business Requirement Specifications
Business analysis
Desired Skills:
Industrial Engineering
Project
Manager