Logistics Operations Manager for Automotive Manufacturing

19 hours ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa On Line Personnel Full time

At On Line Personnel, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Manager to join our team in the Automotive Logistics Department. This is a temporary project role that offers a competitive salary of R55 000 per month (negotiable based on experience) and benefits package.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and introducing logistics processes and systems to optimize material flow from source to point of use, supporting production, P&A, and localization projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree or national diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or Purchasing, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in logistics processes within a manufacturing environment and at least 18 months' experience in Project Management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, design, develop, and introduce logistics material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes, and systems for optimal material flow.
  • Analyze, maintain, and control logistics planning contracts by liaising with necessary departments and external contractors to reduce costs and improve methods of control.
  • Prepare detailed logistics material flow concepts for production and warehouse environments, identifying optimum solutions.
  • Design and procure logistics facilities, such as stillages, pallets, dunnage, trolleys, racking, storage facilities, and packaging, based on requirements analysis.
  • Develop and implement project plans for coordinating and monitoring logistics activities.

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency in producing, understanding, and interpreting 3D CAD drawings, as well as advanced Excel skills, is required. Experience in automotive manufacturing environments and SAP systems in supply chain management is an added advantage.



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