Jobs Open at takealot.com

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preventative maintenance to conveyor systems (PLC experience, an advantage) in line with supplier guidelines and maintenance requirements to ensure maximum uptime
• On-going maintenance and troubleshooting to operational equipment such as air-con’s, dock levellers, sectional overhead doors, boom gates, tiger teeth, turnstiles, biometric systems, CCTV, alarms, plumbing systems, etc.
• Basic repairs to items such as fencing, gates, rolltainers, etc.
• Management of spares and re-ordering of critical components under supervision of DC manager

 Attributes:

• Identify & solve problems
• Conduct electrical and mechanical tests using test equipment
• Knowledge of electronic components, instrumentation and test equipment
• Understanding electrical and mechanical principals - hands on
• Able to apply safety measures in electrical and mechanical environment, ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed
• Knowledge of PLC may be advantageous but is not essential
• Wiring qualifications / knowledge could be advantage
• Knowledge of Drives and controls
• Read wiring diagrams, electrical and mechanical diagrams/plans
• Undertake, improvement, repairs and modifications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.
• Be willing to go the extra mile.
• Flexible working times and extended hours to resolve problems which affect

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical electrical, mechanical or similar qualification
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant industry or service with automated material handling systems, electrical and mechanical engineering / mechatronics
• Experience in the retail/distribution industry would be advantageous.

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Your responsibilities will include:

• Be responsible for the overall running of the facility and all other secondary roles which flow from this function
• Ensure operations costs are in line with budget
• Ensures the on-time delivery of product to/from the distribution centre
• Responsible for implementation and effective utilization of system(s) which will ensure that all product within the warehouse and/or entering or leaving the warehouse is accurately identified and distributed/delivered timeously
• Ensure efficient warehousing with timeous movement of product.
• Extracts data and generates reports which will assist in performance tracking and decision making.
• Ensure consistent application of Company policies and procedures.
• Trains and supervise employees to carry out the functions under their control.
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards
• Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of the work area and other company standards
• Identifies value-creation opportunities for the company in the movement and distribution of the product.
• Works closely with senior management and Human Resources to resolve issues and ensure quality service to our customers.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, or replacements for machines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Attributes required:

• Results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance environment.
• Must have good attention to details, and be able to manage the big picture and continuous changes in customer requests and deliveries of product.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the materials function with a bottom line result.

Qualifications:

• Matric qualification
• 8 or more years of related work and knowledge, required
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain advantageous

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Your responsibilities will include:

• Dispatch KPI’s – Customer orders to be placed on milkruns as per KPI’s
• Cost control – manage labour / heads on shift vs volumes and hours
• Housekeeping – manage the team to ensure they keep area’s within standards
• Goals – ensure that each individual has a clear understanding of their goals
• Review internal processes and continue to iterate and innovate to improve department continuously
• Apply our company values into daily tasks

Attributes required:

• Strong communications skills
• A structured and disciplined management style
• Ability to motivate and inspire others is critical
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-starter with high energy levels a must
• Well-developed business and operational acumen
• Analytically minded and able to find and use data to inform decision making
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Strong Customer Service orientation
• Goal orientated and motivated to succeed
• Dynamic individual with proven experience in delivering change and innovative solutions
• Preferred experience in:
• E-commerce experience
• ERP systems knowledge
• Experience in working with budgets and cost analysis
• LEAN or continuous improvement
• Performance management skills – knowledge of Industrial Relations and practices

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate
• Supply Chain or Logistics higher certificate is preferred.
• 3-5 years Supervisory experience in logistics or distribution environment
• People management experience, good oral and written communication skills
• Decision making and problem solving ability
• Ability to manage change within a logistics operation
• Will commit and achieve targets and project timelines.
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends if necessary, in an operational 7/365 environment
• Self-starter with high energy levels a must
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural team