Logistics Engineer, Contract Logistics

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Logistics Engineer responsible for analyzing, designing and improving warehouse and supply chain processes. Driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeKempton Park • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse operational data, processes, and material flow to identify improvement opportunities across warehouse and logistics operations.
Design, implement, and audit continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of quantified benefits and performance gains.
Develop robust business cases for capital and operational investments, including ROI analysis, productivity improvements, and cost-benefit evaluations.
Lead and manage improvement projects, ensuring delivery against defined timelines, milestones, and objectives.
Apply structured change management methodologies to ensure sustainable implementation of process improvements.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions and provide training on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where required.
Collaborate with cross-functional client and internal teams on new projects, product launches, and Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIPs).
Support solution design and costing activities by providing engineering input, validating assumptions, and ensuring proposed solutions are practical and fit-for-purpose within the operational environment.
Deliver training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Management principles to drive operational excellence.
Determine and validate labour requirements using MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) methodology.
Lead and support resource planning and job clocking initiatives to improve workforce productivity and operational performance.
Identify and implement automation and mechanisation solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Support and drive tactical operational changes within warehouse environments, including processes, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and automation technologies.
Mentor, coach, and develop junior, graduate, and intern logistics engineers to build capability within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ experience in engineering and warehouse operations.
At least 3 years’ Industrial Engineering experience in a logistics environment.
Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and intermediate AutoCAD (minimum 1 year experience).
Proven experience in warehouse design and solution costing.
Solid understanding of logistics operations and industry practices.
Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIP), and related methodologies.
Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery.
Experience in resource planning and labour optimisation.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve supply chain processes.
Strong work ethic with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs.
Customer relationship management experience.
Ability to train and coach staff across all levels, from operational to management.
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking capability.
Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation to support decision-making.
Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Advanced Microsoft ExcelAutoCADLeanSix SigmaMethods-Time Measurement (MTM)data analyticswarehouse designsolution costingresource planninglabour optimisation

Soft Skills

problem-solvingtrainingcoachinganalytical thinkingattention to detailcustomer relationship managementstrong work ethiccollaborationleadershipchange management