Productivity Specialist - Cape Town at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

The purpose of the productivity specialist position is to engage with key stakeholders in the business to identify opportunities and to manage the overall planning and delivery of projects to ensure that a project is delivered safely, on time, in scope and on budget.

Job Objectives    

• To manage the overall planning, control, stability and delivery of projects to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, in scope and on budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal and cost reduction.
• To plan, facilitate and execute continuous improvement events
• Lead long term projects to drive productivity, continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Working closely with the operations and supply chain team to recognize opportunities and implement and sustain improvements.
• Engage and obtain feedback from key stakeholders and manage stakeholder relationships across the business.

Qualifications    

• BEng Degree (Industrial Engineering) or Bcom Degree in logistics, supply chain or equivalent.

Experience    

• 3-5 years related exposure within a productivity role.
• Experience with in a FMCG/retail/supply chain/distribution centre environment
• Experience in leading continuous improvement events and using statistical analysis.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Lean and Six Sigma methodology and associated tools.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Suite including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to extensively analyze business processes and workflows.
• Detailed orientated