Group Parts Industrial Engineer - PA 1483 at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Time and Motion Studies, Re-engineering Project Management
• Performing distribution center time and motion studies.
• Applying time and motion study results to distribution centre operations.
• Co ordinating re-engineering process improvements and implementations.
• Investigating process-related problems and recommending and implementing improvements to ensure smooth operation of all processes.
•  Plan and prepare space planning for new parts.
• Planning and preparing for new parts.
• Analyzing incoming stock and assigning suitable storage locations
• Ensuring sufficient storage space for all different types of parts. 
• Control Master Data set-up
• Regulating the parts flow by controlling the master data set-up by means of timeously identifying and accurately capturing all new projects and non- project parts on the ET2000 system according to storage type, storage section, put away strategy, bin type and picking area.
• Assessment of the warehouse stock profile
• Assessing the warehouse stock profile at set intervals.
• Identifying space constraints and relocate stock to suitable storage.
• Identifying parts which are due for scrapping or obsolescence.
• System Administration 
• Monitor the ET 2000 system to ensure fully operational to avoid downtime and ensure errors are corrected timeously.
• Support and monitor the ERP – EWM interfaces and monitor the auto-job functions.
• Liaise with Information Systems department as to the Distribution Centers’ requirements on current and future system enhancements to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted workflow.
• Bin maintenance
• Maintaining bin labels and overall accuracy of bin locations.
• Coordinating periodic audits of racks and bins, and redesign and modify to utilize the warehouse space to its optimum.
• Setting up a reporting process whereby the operators are able to report problem bins, inappropriate master data.
• Implementing corrective actions and sustainable solutions to all challenges identified.
• Demarcation maintenance
• Maintaining all manner of demarcation, i.e. aisle numbers, zone descriptions, safety warnings, zoned areas. 
• Performing regular inspections and audits, resulting from reports by operators. 
• General Machinery & ISO Regulations
• Ensure the General Machinery Regulations 2(1) maintenance & support.
• Support Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental and Energy policies and regulations (ISO 5001 & 14001) 

Education and Experience

• A recognised 3-year National diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/ Commerce.
• Have minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Industrial Engineer.
• Previous Automotive Industry Parts and Accessories experience
• Have experience in the automotive Industry, distribution centre or logistics experience is advantageous.